EPIPHONE 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro Metallic Goldtop
Electric guitar with mahogany body and Epiphone P-90 Pro Classic pickups
With the 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro Ebony, the Gibson subsidiary Epiphone presents an electric guitar that offers the sound and feel of a true 1956 Les Paul paired with modern details at an unbelievably tempting price / performance ratio. For example, the guitar has the classic mahogany construction, while Epiphone P-90 Pro pickups in Soapbar covers provide authentic vintage sounds.
The Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro combines sound and playability of a 56 model with modern details.
The traditional neck joint promises singing Les Paul sound with typical mahogany warmth.
Typical mahogany construction
For the construction of the Epiphone 1956 Les Paul standard, Epiphone follows the historical guidelines. For example, this electric guitar has a mahogany body with maple top and a set mahogany neck equipped with rosewood fretboard, which together deliver the legendary, warm singing vocals of the Les Paul. For unobstructed guitar playing, the neck also features the classic "Rounded C" profile that blends bluesy licks and rocky riffs.
Two Epiphone Soapbar P-90 pickups give the Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro an authentic vintage sound.
P-90 Pickups for lively vintage sounds
The pickup selection of the Epiphone 1956 Les Paul includes historically correct Epiphone P-90 Pro pickups with cream-coloured Soapbar covers. These powerful single coils impress with their sparkling vintage guitar sound, perfect for blues licks and rocking riffs with natural dynamics, striking mids and warm highs, as well as with a clean amplifier with harmonious melodies and chords. To control of the pickups the usual circuit with a 3-way switch as well as individual volume and tone controllers are available.
Epiphone Deluxe tuners with 18:1 translation ensure for precise tuning and a truly vintage look.
Hardware between vintage and modern
Completing the appointments of the Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Standard is the high-quality hardware, which combines classic looks with modern details. The strings are guided by a combination of the LockTone Stopbar and the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, which offer a perfect tone development and enable precise intonation and and action through extensive adjustment possibilities. At the headstock, Epiphone Deluxe tuners with a 18:1 ratio ensure for precise, long-term stability and an authentic Vintage look.
An overview of the Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro Gold Top:
Mahogany body
Set mahogany neck "Rounded C" profile and rosewood fretboard
Epiphone Soapbar P-90 PRO Classic Pickups
LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece
Epiphone Deluxe 18:1 tuners in vintage style
Features:
Manufacturer:
Epiphone
Design:
Les Paul
Body:
Mahogany
Top:
Maple
Binding:
1-ply, Cream
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Rounded-'C'
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Scale in mm:
628
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays:
Trapeze
Nut type:
Plastic
Nut width in mm:
42.9
Pickup:
P90, P90
Manufacturer pickups:
Epiphone
Neck Pickup:
P-90 Single Coil Soapbar Cover
Bridge Pickup:
P-90 Single Coil Soapbar Cover
Coil-splitting:
No
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
2x Vol, 2x Tone
Bridge:
LockTone Tune-o-Matic
Tailpiece:
LockTone Stopbar
Tuners:
Vintage-Style
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Nickel
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Metallic Goldtop
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Standard Pro Metallic Goldtop
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