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.
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.
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.
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.