◀ Part 1
Preamble
In today's post, we'll be getting up close and personal with this 2023 Epiphone Les Paul™ Modern Figured electric guitar. According to the Epiphone website, their "Les Paul™ Modern Figured from the Inspired by Gibson™ Collection brings a new look and sound to the world's greatest electric guitar." 'Nuff said, then. Let the deep dive begin.
Headstock, Fretboard and Neck
Headstock Inlay - Modern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl
Tuners - Grover Rotomatic, Locking with Tulip Button
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Truss Rod - Headstock Adjust, Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover - Two Ply "Bell"
Nut Material - Graph Tech "NuBone"
Nut Width - 43.0 mm / 1.69"
Fretboard - Ebony, Single Ply White Binding
Scale Length - 628.65 mm / 24.75"
Fretboard Radius - 304.8 mm / 12.0"
Frets - 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays -Trapezoid
Neck Material - Mahogany
Neck Profile - Asymmetrical SlimTaper
Neck Joint - Glued In, Set Neck; Modern Contoured Heel
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| Headstock Face |
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| Modern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl |
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| Truss Rod Access Channel |
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| Graph Tech "NuBone" Nut |
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| Bound Ebony Fretboard |
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| A Trapezoid Inlay |
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| Black Side Dots |
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| Back of Headstock |
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| Serial Number |
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| Grover Rotomatic Locking Tuners |
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| Mahogany Neck |
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| Set Neck / Contoured Heel - Image 1 |
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| Set Neck / Contoured Heel - Image 2 |
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| Set Neck / Contoured Heel - Image 3 |
Body and Related Hardware
Body Material - Mahogany
Body Finish - Gloss
Color - Bourbon Burst
Top Binding - Single Ply, White
Body Shape - Les Paul
Top - Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Weight Relief - Ultra Modern
Bridge - LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers - Black
Control Knobs - Clear "Top Hat" with Ridge
Jack Plate Cover - Nickel Plated Metal
Pickup Mounting Rings - Black
Pickguard - Les Paul Five Ply, Not Installed
Pickup Covers - Nickel
Plastic Parts - Black
Strap Buttons - "Posi-Lok"
Switch Tip - Black
Switch Washer - None
Tailpiece - LockTone Stop Bar
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| Bourbon Burst Gloss Finish |
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| AAA Flame Maple Veneer - Image 1 |
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| AAA Flame Maple Veneer - Image 2 |
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| "Posi-Lok" Strap Button - Shoulder |
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| "Posi-Lok" Strap Button - Rear End |
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| LockTone Bridge - Top |
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| LockTone Bridge - Underside |
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| LockTone Stop Bar - Top |
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| LockTone Stop Bar - Underside |
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| Locking Spring Clips |
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| Mahogany Body |
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| Switch and Control Cavity Covers |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup - ProBucker 3 Humbucker
Volume Controls - Neck & Bridge, Push/Pull Coil Split
Tone Controls - Neck (Push/Pull Phase Switch), Bridge
Neck Pickup - ProBucker 2 Humbucker
Output Jack - Epiphone 1/4"
Pickup Selector - Three Way Toggle
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| ProBucker 2 Neck Humbucker |
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| Neck Pickup Cavity |
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| ProBucker 3 Bridge Humbucker |
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| Bridge Pickup Cavity |
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| Volume and Tone Knobs |
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| Neck Coil Split Engaged |
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| Neck Phase Switch Engaged |
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| Bridge Coil Split Engaged |
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| Three Way Toggle Switch |
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| Control Cavity |
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| Neck Volume Pot / Coil Split Switch |
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| Neck Tone Pot / Phase Switch |
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| Bridge Volume Pot / Coil Split Switch |
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| Bridge Tone Pot |
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| Epiphone Output Jack |
