This 2011 Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony features the rare three-humbucker configuration, paying tribute to the iconic ’70s “Black Beauty” style. With a mahogany body, maple top, and set mahogany neck, it delivers rich sustain, punchy midrange, and classic Les Paul weight and resonance. The ebony gloss finish, gold hardware, block inlays, and multi-ply binding make this model look every bit as luxurious as its Gibson counterpart.
Equipped with three Epiphone Alnico Classic humbuckers, this guitar offers expanded tonal versatility—perfect for rock, blues, and modern worship tones. The middle pickup adds unique blended tones when combined with the bridge or neck positions, while the Slim Taper neck profile and bound rosewood fingerboard make it comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing.
This example is in nearly new condition with minimal signs of handling. The frets look unplayed. There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments, and it plays perfectly. We're always amazed that these guitars leave the factory needing so much attention - then they leave a music shop or big retailer with the same setup. We often have to tighten all the screws and tighten down the tuner bushings, level out nut slots, adjust intonation, etc. We take the time to get them playing right.
The guitar comes with a non-original hard shell case for safe transport and storage.
Color: Ebony
Weight: 8lb 14.5oz
Top: Maple
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: '50s Rounded Medium C
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Block
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-5/8"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .85"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: .99"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall Length: 39-3/8"
Lower bout: 13"
Waist: 7.25"
Upper bout: 9-1/4"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-15/16"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Alnico Classic
Bridge Pickup Reading: 13.71k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup/Brand: Alnico Classic
Middle Pickup Reading: 5.32k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Alnico Classic
Neck Pickup Reading: 8.68k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Grover
Knobs: Original
Switch: 3 Way Toggle
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: HSC