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The Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar is a much-loved model produced by Epiphone, and when you hold one of these musical instruments in your hands, you will understand why. It delivers the characteristic sound found in the original Gibson models and is an excellent guitar for both beginners and experienced guitarists. Affordable and stylish, this quality guitar is likely to become one of your favorite pieces of gear thanks to its superb tonality and visual appeal.Les Paul guitars from Epiphone feature mahogany construction of the body and neck. This construction creates a warm tone that is rich and fat across the entire tonal range from bass to treble. Bass notes sound especially resonant, making this a great instrument for playing power chords. Whether you are playing loud solos or smooth blues riffs through your favorite amp, the hardwoods bring out every nuance of your personal style. The fingerboard is made of rosewood, which offers comfort when making complex chord shapes, and the fingerboard radius is 12 inches. The neck joint features bolt-on construction and is fashioned in a 1960s Slim-Taper "D" profile. This neck shape lends itself to speed and precision, and it also makes the Les Paul Special II good for young players and those with small hands. The Special II is a wonderful gift for a child that is a beginner. You'll be starting them on the exciting path of musicianship as well as encouraging their appreciation of the Gibson Les Paul. They’ll be able to enjoy the quality of these Les Paul Epiphone standard size guitars for many years. Dual humbucking pickups are used on this electric guitar for authentic Les Paul tones. There is an Epiphone 650R Humbucker at the neck and an Epiphone 700T Humbucker at the bridge. The pickup selection is easily controlled with a three-way toggle switch, and the guitar has one control knob each for volume and tone. While the overall quality of the tone is impressive, you’ll also appreciate its capacity for volume. The notes ring out just as clear as they do on fine acoustic guitars.A Tune-o-Matic bridge on the Special II has long been the standard on Gibson Les Paul models because it offers the lengthy, screaming sustain prized by rockers from Jimmy Page to Ace Frehley. A stop-bar tailpiece also adds to the sustain of this instrument. These elements also make it easy to replace the strings when necessary even for a beginner. The nickel hardware on the model looks great under the lights of a stage. The finish is classy, giving the guitar a look that hearkens back to the days of Les Paul himself. The guitar is available in vintage sunburst, black, or heritage cherry sunburst.You could easily take this Epiphone Les Paul into the studio or play it on the road because the tone is simply that good. Whatever type of music you prefer or whatever your skill level, this is an instrument for those musicians who appreciate fine craftsmanship. The Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar is available in both right and left-handed models. Cases for the guitar and other accessories are sold separately. The scale length is 24.75 inches, and the Special II guitar weighs approximately 7.9 pounds.Product Identifiers
BrandEpiphone
MPNENJRWHCH1
UPC0886830452635
ModelSpecial II
eBay Product ID (ePID)78667697
Product Key Features
Number of Frets22
Neck MaterialMahogany
Body TypeSolid
SeriesLes Paul
TypeElectric Guitar
Body MaterialMahogany
String Configuration6 String
Additional Product Features
DexterityRight-Handed
Acoustic Guitar Type6-String
Width at Nut1.68in
Neck Pickup700t/650r Open Coil Humbucker
Guitar Scale24.75in
Guitar SeriesLes Paul
Fingerboard/Fretboard MaterialRosewood
Number of Strings6 String
Guitar TypeElectric
Bridge Pickup700t/650r Open Coil Humbucker
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- 09 Oct, 2022
2017 Gibson Les Paul Tribute Gold Top USA
Per the specs you can find on the internet, has the thicker rosewood fingerboard and the slim taper neck, otherwise is normal Gibson specs. As I have a lot if Jackson/Charvel/Ibanez/Fender guitars, I found the slim taper neck shape a lot more to my liking than the regular thicker Les Paul neck, so the neck on this guitar is comfortable and easy to play. The 490T bridge pickup is decent, but I prefer more output. I swapped the pickup for a 498T (~14k) which was very easy to do if you find one with the plastic connector that fits the PCB board. Interesting to note is that the neck and bridge are wired in different phase so the middle position on the pickup selector gives a fairly decent single coil-ish clean tone. Good playing guitar with low action.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Aug, 2018
Project Guitar
Wanted a cheap project guitar so I gutted this Special II and put in completely new electronics. Brand new Bridge, Alnico wax sealed pups, brand new harness with larger pots, locking tuners, and a graphite nut. Guitar sounds better than most $200 guitars and more like a $300-$500 epiphone so I’m happy with putting all that work in. This is a great guitar to start with and make small mods as you grow.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Mar, 2017
Better than Expected
The Les Paul Special ll is more than just a beginner Guitar it has great sound with a good setup around $65.00 at any good shop if you don't do it yourself lower the strings and set the intonation and your off and running. It will sound nice and have great action. I can be much better than expected with a little work. It is a real quality Guitar if setup right.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Aug, 2017
Great guitar - awesome quality!
I'm technically a piano player, but I've messed around with the guitar for years and the sound + pickup on this brand are fantastic. Sounds great with my Fender amp. Quality strings as well. Easy seller and purchasing process!! Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 May, 2017
Feeling a bit like Slash
The guitar has a good neck and good, fast action. Pick-ups are solid, and overall, it has a quality feel. Now, if I can get that solo for "Welcome to the Jungle," all would be right with the world.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Dec, 2015
The Epiphone Special II
This guitar is a great learner instrument, good feel, great sound, and Epiphone quality just as you'd expect. But definitely not for an experienced player of any level. Strictly Beginners !!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2018
Its a very good guitar for beginner specially for those how have a tender hand size and finger. The only issue is that the strings are so sharp.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jul, 2021
Review up date
Originally rated a three do to the guitar had a bad 3 way switch. I was able to get it fixed and now it works great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Feb, 2017
Excellent Guitar
Pickups sound good. Neck feels good. Unique les Paul. Worth it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jul, 2018
Totally worth it!
Great quality referbished guitar, came as described, best bang for your buck!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
