What is an Epiphone Les Paul Special?

The Epiphone Les Paul Special is part of Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection and is designed to recreate the sound of the rare single cutaway 1950s era Gibson Les Paul Special.

Does the Epiphone Casino have P90?

A US-based Epiphone dealer has listed a new previously unreleased Epiphone USA Casino model! It’s loaded with twin P90 pickups and, as the name suggests, is built in the States.

What is a Les Paul P90?

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups – Gold Top.

How versatile are P90s?

P90s also have enough bass and presence to cut through a band mix. Their construction and sound make them versatile and popular with guitarists associated with a ton of musical genres.

What is the difference between Epiphone Les Paul Special I and II?

The most notable difference between this guitar and a Junior, is that The Les Paul Special II has two humbuckers in the body, instead of a single, singlecoil at the bridge. The mahogany body is much flatter than your traditional Les Paul, and the headstock and tuning peg stylings are most definitely Epiphone!

Where is Epiphone Les Paul Special 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 special about P90 pickups?

P90 pickups are good for a range of different styles of music, because they have a versatile tone. They’re well suited to blues, country and rock. The only style that they aren’t usually as well suited to, is metal. This is because you can get some humming when you crank up the gain, as they only have one coil.

Who plays Les Paul P90?

Watch Jared James Nichols Fingerpick the Blues on a New Les Paul Standard ’50s P90 | Guitar World.

Are P-90s the best pickup?

In a nutshell, P90 pickups have more bite compared to humbuckers, with an emphasis on the mid-range and treble. Compared to humbuckers, they produce a brighter, twangy sound. Humbuckers produce a richer, fuller, warmer and more well-rounded tone overall with zero noise, due to their hum-cancelling design.