Epiphone Les Paul Guitars
Experience the authoritative sustain, carved-top elegance, and heavy humbucker drive of the Epiphone Les Paul at Music Street. As an authorized UK Epiphone dealer based in Huntingdon, we stock the full Inspired by Gibson range—delivering legendary single-cut performance with upgraded CTS pots, GraphTech nuts, and ProBucker pickups.
From the vintage fat-neck warmth of the Les Paul Standard '50s and the fast SlimTaper playability of the Standard '60s to the gold-hardware luxury of the Les Paul Custom and the P-90 punch of the Les Paul Special, we have the perfect single-cut for every style and budget.
Every Epiphone Les Paul sold at Music Street undergoes a complete workshop setup by our guitar technicians—adjusting truss rod relief, string action, and saddle intonation before dispatch. Enjoy free UK courier delivery on orders over £99, flexible 0% finance, and competitive trade-in valuations.
Explore Epiphone Les Paul Guitars at MusicStreet
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Mahogany Warmth, Carved Maple Tops, ProBucker Pickups & Kalamazoo Headstocks
Legendary Les Paul Tone Made Accessible
Epiphone Les Paul guitars feature authentic Gibson-inspired architecture with solid mahogany bodies, carved maple caps, Kalamazoo headstock shapes, and ProBucker pickups with CTS potentiometers. From vintage-spec '50s thick rounded necks to sleek '60s SlimTaper profiles and coil-splitting Modern models, experience timeless Les Paul sustain and punch with a full bench setup from MusicStreet.
Epiphone Les Paul Buyer’s Guide: Standard ’50s vs. ’60s vs. Custom vs. Studio
With authentic Kalamazoo headstock profiles, all-solid tonewoods, and premium electronic components, Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Les Paul lineup offers professional single-cut versatility. Here is how the flagship models compare:
1. Les Paul Standard ’50s vs. ’60s
- Standard ’50s: Solid mahogany body with carved hard maple cap and AAA flame veneer, chunky rounded ’50s vintage neck profile, ProBucker 1 & 2 pickups with 50s-style wiring, and CTS potentiometers delivering thick vintage PAF warmth.
- Standard ’60s: SlimTaper ’60s "C" neck profile for faster lead traversal, Grover Rotomatic tuners, and ProBucker 2 & 3 pickups voiced with hotter, brighter bridge bite.
2. Les Paul Custom & Prophecy
- Les Paul Custom ("Tuxedo"): Solid mahogany construction with custom multi-ply binding, ebony fingerboard, block pearloid inlays, gold hardware, and ProBucker humbuckers.
- Prophecy Series: High-performance modern build featuring Fishman Fluence multi-voice active pickups (vintage PAF, modern active, and single-coil voices), 24 jumbo frets, and contoured neck heel.
3. Les Paul Special & Studio
- Les Paul Special: Solid slab mahogany body loaded with twin soapbar P-90 PRO pickups, wraparound bridge, and 50s wiring for raw, touch-sensitive garage rock and blues punch.
- Les Paul Studio: Lightweight mahogany body, SlimTaper neck, open-coil Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers with push-pull coil-tapping for sparkling single-coil tones.
The Music Street Setup Promise
Because set-neck single-cuts require precise action and intonation, our Huntingdon workshop performs on every Epiphone Les Paul:
- Truss rod adjusted for optimal neck relief and comfortable string tension
- GraphTech NuBone / TechTusq nut slots filed to eliminate first-fret buzz
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar intonated across all 6 strings
- Fretboard hydrated with lemon oil and frets hand-polished
- Pickups height-balanced for equal volume output across switch positions
Frequently Asked Questions: Epiphone Les Paul Guitars
What is the difference between an Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s? +
The primary differences are the neck profile and pickup voicing. The Standard ’50s features a thicker, rounded vintage neck profile with warmer ProBucker 1 & 2 pickups and vintage deluxe tuners. The Standard ’60s features a thinner SlimTaper neck profile for faster playing, slightly hotter ProBucker 2 & 3 pickups, and Grover Rotomatic tuners.
Are Epiphone Les Paul guitars made with real mahogany and maple? +
Yes. The Inspired by Gibson Epiphone Les Paul models feature genuine solid mahogany bodies, carved hard maple caps, and AAA figured flame maple veneers on sunburst models—closely matching the classic construction formula of Gibson USA originals.
Do you set up Epiphone Les Paul guitars before delivery? +
Yes. Every single Epiphone Les Paul purchased from Music Street is unboxed, inspected, tuned, and professionally set up by our guitar technicians in our Huntingdon workshop before dispatch to ensure optimal low action, comfortable neck relief, and accurate intonation.
Is an Epiphone Les Paul good for beginners? +
Yes, models like the Epiphone Les Paul Special and Les Paul Studio are among the most popular electric guitars for beginners. They provide comfortable neck carves, stable tuning, and versatile humbucker pickups that handle anything from clean jazz and blues to heavy rock and metal.
Do you offer free delivery and 0% finance across the UK? +
Yes, all orders over £99 qualify for free, fully tracked and insured UK mainland courier delivery. We also offer interest-free 0% finance options at checkout so you can spread the cost easily.
