What is the difference between Epiphone Les Paul Custom and Custom Pro?

THE BOTTOM LINE:The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro has the same beloved look of a classic Les Paul Custom, but upgrades like coil splitting, a phase switch, and the SlimTaper “D” neck profile make it more versatile and playable than ever.

What pickups does a Epiphone Les Paul Custom have?

One of Epiphone’s newer models, the Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, uses Fishman Fluence pickups. It also happens to be one of our favorite guitars from the past couple of years.

Does Epiphone do custom orders?

Yes, please consult with an authorized Gibson Custom Dealer for information on our Made to Measure custom order program.

What does Epiphone Custom Shop mean?

Guitars with Epiphone Custom Shop on them these days just mean that they’re limited editions or Signature models. The actual Custom Shop that Epiphone used to operate closed down in the 80s.

Where are Epiphone Les Paul Customs made?

Epiphone Guitars are made in Gibson’s own factory in Asia. Because Gibson owns the Epiphone factory overseas and doesn’t use contract manufacturers, you can be sure that your Epiphone Les Paul is made to the exacting standards of the Gibson Company.

What is the difference between Les Paul Standard and custom?

Both guitars are versatile; the Standard allows you to split coils so you can go from humbucker to single coil sounds, and the Custom has both Alnico II and Alnico V magnets to give each pickup a more distinct flavour.

Are Epiphone customs good?

The epiphone custom I have (alpine white) is a pro instrument. It doesn’t feel or sounds like my Gibson but it’s still so darn good! And it stays in tune for longer and feels a lot stronger so I ended up taking this one to the gigs because It’s replaceable but still sounds and feels fantastic and…

Are Epiphone Les Paul Customs weight relieved?

Epiphone has used extensive weight relief techniques on the Les Paul Prophecy to reduce the weight down from the usual 9 to 12 lbs to around 7 lbs.

Is Epiphone owned by Gibson?

Fierce competitors in the archtop guitar market throughout the ’30s and ’40s, Epiphone was later acquired by Gibson in 1957. Essentially becoming Gibson’s “budget brand”, Epiphone remains the only company in the world that can produce officially-licensed Gibson designs.