Epiphone LP Custom, black, made in China 2020. This is part of Epi's new(ish) 'Inspired by Gibson' line, recreating 50s style Gibson designs. As such, you get the cool open book style headstock, which rounds out the classic aesthetic nicely. The ebony board, block inlays, 7-ply binding, gold hardware... it's all there and it looks great. The tone has that thick, dark gooeyness typical of an LP Custom, with a nice little bitey snap available via the bridge pickup to balance the meatiness out. The neck is a D-style profile, which works nicely, and it's not too heavy for a guitar in this genre. If you're eyeing off a new one, save yourself a few hundred and you can spend the change on an incredible haircut and new sunglasses to match. Inspired indeed.

Model: Epiphone Les Paul Custom
Made: 2020, China (serial 20071529479)
Finish: ebony (gloss black, poly)
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, ebony board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, 'slim taper' profile
Weight: 4.125kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Epiphone 'ProBucker' humbucker x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a couple of light scuffs from a string winder on the edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a couple of very minor dimples near the switch cover and some light scuffs along the back edge. The sides have some minor scuffs near the jack. The front has some very light scuffs in the elbow area and some minor play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, intonation is good, action is low, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have very little wear, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.