Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherryburst

by Epiphone

Product Features

• Basswood body
• 700T Humbucker pickups
• Rosewood fretboard
• 24.75 scale

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45 x 17 x 7 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002CZUUQ
• Item model number: ENJRHSCH1
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,908 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

That trademark Les Paul shape in an economical package, including to open-coil Alnico V Humbucker pickups for great classic sound and the Tune-o-matic bridge/Stopbar tailpiece combo for sustain and that signature Les Paul tone.

Les Paul Features in an Economical Package.

Angled Headstock
Unlike cheaper designs, all Epiphones feature a 14-degree headstock that gives you more pressure at the nut and so you get more sustain with less tuning hang-ups caused by "string-tree" gadgets.

Alnico V Humbucker pickups and the industry-standard Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays.

Double-Waxed Pickups
Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures optimum performance. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is put in place to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax.

Output Jack
To increase reliability and ensure consistent performance, Epiphone's proprietary output jacks feature an improved contact shape and heavy-duty spring steel.

Toggle Switches
All Epiphones feature our all-metal, USA designed switches for reliable contact and longer life.

Tunomatic Bridge
Fully adjustable, the tunomatic remains a classic after over 50 years. Unlike guitars fitted with tremolos, there are no tuning or re-stringing difficulties. Plus, tone and sustain are improved because all string vibrations are transferred directly to the guitar.

Potentiometers
Epiphone is passionate about performance. That's why their instruments use one-inch diameter potentiometers for better "throw," longer life and reliable service.

Quick-Connectors
For unequalled reliability as well as ease of service, Epiphone wiring harnesses feature quick-connectors.

Specs

• Pickups: 700T, 650R
• Hardware: Chrome
• Scale: 24.75 inches
• Nut width: 1.68 inches
• Neck: Bolt, Mahogany
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Dot
• Body material: Basswood
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Finishes available: Ebony, White, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red

Product Description

Our number one selling model is more than just about the price. The Epiphone Special II is a great way for beginners to get started on guitar with real, Les Paul tone, but seasoned pros love the Special II because it's a great-sounding, workhorse guitar that lets them leave their more expensive axes at home. The authentic LP power starts with all-Mahogany construction with a Rosewood fingerboard and is voiced by a pair of hot open-coil 700T and 650R Humbucker pickups. Like all of our electric guitars, it comes standard-equipped with 500K Ohms potentiometers, our own heavy-duty 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and non-rotating heavy duty output jack. This value-champ also features Chrome hardware including the Epiphone LockTone™ locking Tune-o-matic bridge and Stop-bar tailpiece for amazing sustain and even more mind-blowing value.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, March 27, 2009

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Kevin A. Teets - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherryburst (Electronics)

I have 13 guitars and bought this one on recently not expecting too much.This guitar smoke's .I got it straight out of the box it needed a slight setup,the intonation was out a little bit but when i set it up I was very pleased with the sound the color (wine,very cool looking) and playability.great deal for the price.It is the 4th Epiphone i bought this month they are getting better and better.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sound...nice price, October 1, 2011

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stefanj (Milky Way) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherryburst (Electronics)

I have been playing for about 7 years now and have a Tak Jasmine Acoustic and a Jay Turser Strat knockoff. I really love the Les Paul sound but my pocket book is not large enough for the Les Paul price. I've read just about everything I can on these Epi's and finally went to my local Music store to try one out. My initial impression was somewhat mixed. The sound was good but the action seemed "off" After playing a few scales and a couple easy chords I began to get a feel fro the action on this guitar. Then I switched from the rear pickup to the front and BANG there was that sound I was looking for. Classic Gibson Les Paul sound (in all fairness the amp was setup for a strat). After playing around a bit more I asked to try one in the cherry finish. They unboxed a new one for me and WOW this guitar looks AMAZING! I sat down plugged it in and played a bit. Instantly I was in love. The action was perfect (despite the some what heavier strings than what I'm used to). The sound off both humbuckers was classic and playability of this guitar has to be tried to be appreciated. Tuning is a breeze, and is held as well as any other guitar I own (I always retune before every session anyway). Epiphone really did everything to capture that Les Paul sound in a economy guitar. Yes I know you puriest will point to the bolt on neck, the cheaper humbuckers, the flat top construction, and the basswood body. I point to the angled headstock, mahagony neck, rosewood fret board, and Gibson electronics. I love the simple volume and tone controls (yea a little more knob spinning when switching between pickups) and the tun-o-matic bridge and tail piece is gonna make string changes a breeze (so much better than having the try to thread thru the body). Even with my somewhat limited practice amp this guitar still sounds amazing, oh and the sustain from it well lets just say I hit a low E last night before I went to bed, and I think it is still reviberating in the amp this morning (lol If your looking for a Les Paul sound at a discount price- consider this your answer. Oh and my local shop was able to give me this guitar at $20 less than any place else, AND they will do a FREE setup for me after I've played it for a while (so far it's been perfect out of the box).

5.0 out of 5 stars Recent Purchase, August 3, 2011

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This review is from: Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherryburst (Electronics)

I recently purchased this guitar and I really am happy with the quality it surpassed my expectations.I love the sound of it and it's easy to play. I was glad there was opinions and comments from other people that also purchased one.I thought over all they were pretty positive comments.It helped me make a decission I purchased the heriage cherryburst color it's a beautiful color the finish is so smooth.I have to say I am really happy with mine.I try to play it everyday.Hope this is helpful to anyone considering purchasing one.I consider myself an intermidate player. I have also had several other guitars.I kept trading them off as I wasn't happy with the quality or sound.