{"product_id":"mint-epiphone-les-paul-standard-50s-figured-cardinal-red-inspired-by-gibson","title":"⚡️MINT⚡️ Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Cardinal Red~ Inspired By Gibson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Inspired by Gibson, Cardinal Red - Ex Demo \u003c\/b\u003e⚡️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolute beauty, and at £429 with the premium Epiphone gig bag included, it represents seriously strong value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Inspired by Gibson in Cardinal Red, combining classic late-50s Les Paul styling with an AAA flame maple veneer, chunky 1959-inspired neck profile and Epiphone’s excellent ProBucker pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is an ex-demo guitar in mint condition. It has been on display and may show the very slightest handling signs associated with this, but it presents exceptionally well throughout with no notable damage or wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also weighs in at approximately 9lb 0.2oz, giving it that reassuring traditional Les Paul feel without becoming excessively heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardinal Red \u0026amp; AAA Flame Maple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cardinal Red finish is superb in person. Underneath the gloss finish sits an AAA flame maple veneer over a maple-capped mahogany body, giving the guitar its classic Les Paul visual character while the cream binding, cream plastics and amber control knobs complete the vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany back is beautifully finished too, with the traditional single-cut construction and long-tenon glued neck joint contributing to the familiar Les Paul sustain and resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959 Rounded Medium C Neck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphone has gone for a decidedly traditional feel here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck uses a 1959 Rounded Medium C profile, offering a fuller grip than the slimmer profiles found on many modern Les Pauls. It is paired with a laurel fingerboard, cream binding, pearloid trapezoid inlays and 22 medium-jumbo frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the substantial feel associated with late-50s Les Pauls, this is very much in that territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProBucker Pickups \u0026amp; 50s Wiring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of Epiphone ProBuckers provides the electronics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* ProBucker 1 neck pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* ProBucker 2 bridge pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 x volume controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 x tone controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* CTS potentiometers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 50s-style wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Three-way pickup selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is everything you’d expect from a traditional Les Paul: warm and rounded at the neck, considerably more bite and definition from the bridge, and plenty of classic rock and blues character throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also benefits from a particularly good hardware specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* LockTone stop bar tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* GraphTech nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nickel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Cream body and fingerboard binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Classic Kalamazoo-style Epiphone headstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Les Paul single-cut design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Mahogany body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Maple cap with AAA flame maple veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Cardinal Red gloss finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Cream binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 1959 Rounded Medium C profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 24.75” scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Laurel fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 22 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Pearloid trapezoid inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* GraphTech nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Approx. 43mm nut width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Epiphone ProBucker 1 neck humbucker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Epiphone ProBucker 2 bridge humbucker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* CTS pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 50s wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 3-way selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* LockTone stop bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nickel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Approx. 9lb 0.2oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex-demo example in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been displayed in store, so there may be the faintest handling evidence under very close inspection, but overall it presents beautifully and could easily pass for a new guitar at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with the Epiphone premium padded gig bag pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Figured with ProBuckers, CTS electronics and the premium Epiphone gig bag included, this is a lot of guitar for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? Ask about our starter packs from just £99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Visit our website to browse our full range and view additional photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are happy to ship internationally.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that all import duties, customs charges, local taxes and any associated fees are the responsibility of the buyer. These charges are determined by the destination country and are not included within our advertised price or shipping cost.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe recommend checking any applicable import charges before purchasing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chordplay Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55133444374870,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4144\/2390\/files\/2FF64A42-AA79-41E2-ACA6-C2D9538205F0.jpg?v=1788033586","url":"https:\/\/www.chordplay.co.uk\/products\/mint-epiphone-les-paul-standard-50s-figured-cardinal-red-inspired-by-gibson","provider":"Chordplay Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}