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Epiphone LP Standard Plain-Top Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherryburst

• Mohagany body
• Maple top
• Alnico Classic(TM) Humbucker pickups
• Rosewood fretboard
• 24.75 scale
• Mohagany body and Maple top
• Alnico Classic Humbucker pickups
• 24.75 scale, Maple top

The undisputed King of Solidbody Electric guitars since 1952, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain-Top has all the features of an LP Standard, but preserves the understated, “plain” top that pays homage to some legendary guitarists’ axes. Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul lends his signature to every real Les Paul guitar, authenticating his soveriegn design standards, so you know you are getting “the real thing”. From the tone-rich, bound, Mahogany body with preffered “plain” Maple top to the set, Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard with traditional trapezoid inlays, to the rich, vintage tone provided by a pair of high-output Alnico Classic Humbuckers, this guitar is the standard for all others. It also features Chrome hardware, Grover™ tuners, with our new Epiphone LockTone™ locking Tune-o-matic bridge and Stop-bar tailpiece that gives you even more sustain and lasting Les Paul warm tone that you dream about.Now, the classic look of the “plain” Maple top is available to go with the classic Les Paul Sound. This understated look is preferred by many Les Paul fanatics. It still has everything you need in a Les Paul: the solid Mahogany body, Maple top, Alnico-V Humbucking pickups and the Tune-o-matic bridge/Stopbar tailpiece combo for monstrous sustain.

The Classic Look of the Plain Maple Top.

Angled Headstock
Unlike cheaper designs, all Epiphones feature a 14-degree headstock that gives you more pressure at the nut and so you get more sustain with less tuning hang-ups caused by “string-tree” gadgets.

Alnico Classic humbuckers and the industry-standard Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays.

Double-Waxed Pickups
Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures optimum performance. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is put in place to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax.

Output Jack
To increase reliability and ensure consistent performance, Epiphone’s proprietary output jacks feature an improved contact shape and heavy-duty spring steel.

Toggle Switches
All Epiphones feature our all-metal, USA designed switches for reliable contact and longer life.

Tunomatic Bridge
Fully adjustable, the tunomatic remains a classic after over 50 years. Unlike guitars fitted with tremolos, there are no tuning or re-stringing difficulties. Plus, tone and sustain are improved because all string vibrations are transferred directly to the guitar.

Potentiometers
Epiphone is passionate about performance. That’s why their instruments use one-inch diameter potentiometers for better “throw,” longer life and reliable service.

Quick-Connectors
For unequalled reliability as well as ease of service, Epiphone wiring harnesses feature quick-connectors.

Specs

• Pickups: Alnico Classic humbuckers
• Hardware: Chrome
• Scale: 24.75 inches
• Nut width: 1.68 inches
• Neck: Set, Mahogany
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Trapezoid
• Body material: Mahogany
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Finishes available: Honey Burst, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst

List Price: $ 833.00

Price: $ 400.00

Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar, Faded Cherry Sunburst

• Mahogany body
• Alnico Classic Plus(TM) Humbucker pickups
• Rosewood fretboard

Improving Perfection: Epiphone’s Les Paul Ultra-II Electric Guitar

Most guitar experts would agree, it’s really, really, really hard to improve on the Les Paul Model. In over 50 years, the master’s design is unbeatable. However, Epiphone took a cool concept for a lighter version, the Ultra II, and played up to it’s surprising acoustic bonus properties by adding a Shadow NanoMag pickup system.

Epiphone embedded the small, powerful, device into the actual end of the fretboard, right at the sweet spot for grabbing rich, acoustic harmonics. We also added the versatility of stereo output, and altogether, yeilding one of the most incredible, award-winning Les Paul models ever. The Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II, with internal chambers making it three pounds lighter than an average LP, still sounds like you’d expect the “King of Solidbodies” to sound with Humbuckers engaged. The comfortable contour on the back is also a plus.

Features of the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II
The carved mahogany body features a quilted maple top with a set, mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard and is voiced by a pair of high-output alnico classic humbuckers, and the Shadow NanoMag system. Add Gold Grover tuners, and the new Epiphone LockTone locking tune-o-matic bridge and Stop-bar tailpiece for even more sustain and unparalleled versatile tone.

Based on the Les Paul Ultra, the Ultra-II adds a NanoMag low-impedance pickup embedded into the fingerboard and custom electronics to create a Les Paul that is not only capable of blistering, electric guitar riffs but also shimmering acoustic-like tones.

The Story Behind the Les Paul Ultra and the Ultra II
Epiphone has a habit of starting revolutions. In 2005, when most people said it couldn’t be done, the worlds favorite luthier said that, yes, it could, and invented the first Les Paul to feature a chambered body, giving smaller guitarists the chance the enjoy killer LP tone and sustain. That model was the Les Paul Ultra.

Now Epiphone is doing it all over again, as the original Les Paul Ultra is joined by its younger brother, the new Ultra-II. You might not be surprised at the name. But when you check out this groundbreaking hybrid model, you won’t believe what Epiphone has done.

The Les Paul Ultra II is Lightweight
Some things haven’t changed. Like the original Ultra, the Ultra-II features a chambered mahogany body topped with a quilted maple cap, meaning that it weights far less than a Les Paul Standard while offering the same timeless tone and endless sustain–but that’s not the reason why the new Ultra-II is set to steal the show.

Unlock Shimmering Acoustic Tones with the LP Ultra II The real revolution comes from the Ultra-II’s pairing of twin Alnico Classic humbuckers (which supply the beefy electric tone that has always been the Les Paul’s calling card) and a fingerboard-mounted Nanomag pickup (with dedicated tone controls and output jack) that lets guitarists unlock shimmering acoustic tones on the stage and in the studio.

Whether you’re playing clean fingerpicked passages or digging in with the pick, this revolutionary hybrid model has it covered.

What They’re Saying About the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II

“I am extremely happy about the new Ultra-II. I’ve never liked a lot of complex sound choices, especially on stage, but this build is just as versatile without being confusing. There are 5 or 6 sounds I can switch between in the course of one song and it really bridges the gap between acoustic and electric. That is especially great for me as I usually have to choose between one or the other on a song by song basis. This guitar is awesome!”
Nancy Wilson, Heart

“The NanoMag acoustic pickup, specifically, is a marvel that breathes new life into one ofthe oldest and most cherished electric guitar designs. It integrates so well that I’d like to see it as a standard option on all Les Pauls.”
Eric Kirkland, Guitar World Magazine

List Price: $ 1,332.00

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Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar, Ebony

• Body Wood: Chambered mahogany
• Top wood: Plain maple
• Scale Length: 24-3/4″
• Neck Joint: Set-in
• Neck Wood: Mahogany

Improving a legend isn’t easy, but it’s happened. Introducing Gibson USA’s 2008 Les Paul Standard Ebony—an elegant revision of a true classic, with upgrades and new features that make it the best Les Paul Standard ever produced. Based on consumer feedback and a drive to uphold and enhance the legacy of the Les Paul Standard, Gibson USA’s 2008 model sets a new guitar benchmark for excellence and achievement. Play the new 2008 Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA and experience the evolution of the greatest electric guitar of all time.Improving a legend isn’t easy, but it’s happened. Introducing Gibson USA’s 2008 Les Paul Standard–an elegant revision of a true classic, with upgrades and new features that make it the best Les Paul Standard ever produced. Based on consumer feedback and a drive to uphold and enhance the legacy of the Les Paul Standard, Gibson USA’s 2008 model sets a new guitar benchmark for excellence and achievement. Play the new 2008 Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA and experience the evolution of the greatest electric guitar of all time.

The World’s Most Legendary Guitar

New Asymmetrical Neck Profile
The 2008 Les Paul Standard debuts Gibson’s newest neck profile–an asymmetrical design that makes it one of the most comfortable and playable necks ever offered on any guitar. The new ergonomically-correct profile is tapered, and designed to be thicker on the bass side, and thinner on the treble side, closely outlining the natural form of the hand as it grips the neck. The 2008 Standard necks are machined in Gibson’s rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. Once the rosewood fingerboard gets glued on, the rest–including the final sanding–is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

Gibson Burstbucker Pro pickups and chrome Tune-o-matic bridge.

Locking Grover tuners for tuning stability.

Custom-made, gold-plated potentiometers manufactured by Bourns.

Chambered Mahogany Body
Every new 2008 Les Paul Standard will benefit from Gibson’s proven chambering technique, which leaves each guitar with perfect tone, balance, and weight. Prior to gluing the maple cap on top of the mahogany body, the expert craftsmen at Gibson USA carve out carefully mapped-out chambers in the body using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) router. The positioning of the routes was established after careful examination of the resonant characteristics of the Les Paul. Gibson approached this process with the awareness that every change to the formula would have repercussions on the instrument’s sound. So, in addition to relieving the stress on a player’s back and shoulder, these lighter Gibson guitars also enhance the tone palette in a manner unique only to these guitars. The results are comfortable, lightweight guitars that are acoustically louder, with increased sustain and resonance.

TonePros Locking Tune-o-matic Bridge and Locking Stopbar Tailpiece
The Tune-o-matic bridge was the brainchild of legendary Gibson president Ted McCarty in 1954, setting the standard for simplicity and functionality that has never been bettered. The 2008 Les Paul Standard features TonePros locking Nashville Tune-o-matic in a chrome finish, which has saddle adjustment screws on the pickup side, and pre-notched saddles for quick installation. The chrome locking stopbar tailpiece is also from TonePros. These parts come with locking studs designed to secure both components firmly to the body so that there is no lean, yielding a great union between the strings and body which results in excellent tone and sustain.

Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Pros
Gibson’s drive to recapture the magic of the original “Patent Applied For” humbucker pickups of the 1950s culminated with the introduction of the Burstbucker line in the early 1990s. In 2002, Gibson followed up this innovative accomplishment with yet another breakthrough in pickup design–the Burstbucker Pro, designed specifically for the new Les Paul Standards. The Burstbucker Pro features an Alnico V magnet (instead of the Alnico II), which offers slightly higher output and allows preamps to be driven a little harder to achieve a more natural break-up. Like all Burstbuckers, the Burstbucker Pro has asymmetrical coils–true to the original PAFs–which supply a more open sound. The Burstbucker Pro Neck is wound slightly less than the original PAFs, while the Burstbucker Pro Bridge is slightly overwound for increased output. The Burstbucker Pro pickups are also wax potted to allow loud volume pressures with minimal feedback.

Revolutionary Plek Set Up
The 2008 Les Paul Standard is one of the first models from Gibson USA to utilize the revolutionary Plek machine in setting up the guitar. The Plek is a German-made, computer controlled machine that carefully measures each fret, along with the fingerboard height under each string, and then automatically dresses each fret, virtually eliminating string buzz and greatly improving the overall playability of the guitar. This pioneering process does in minutes what it takes a luthier several hours–sometimes even days–to accomplish. Every fret is accurately aligned, and the guitar is properly intonated, leaving the instrument “Plek’d” and amazingly playable.

Locking Neutrik Jack
Neutrik has been making superior electronic interconnection products since 1975, making them the logical choice to supply the performance safeguarding jack in Gibson’s 2008 Les Paul Standard. Like many Neutrik products, the jack in the 2008 Les Paul Standard is manufactured from strong, high-grade thermoplastics and housed in a rugged diecast nickel shell. A retention spring inside the jack ensures optimum grip on any guitar cable, thus avoiding the chance of lost connection.

Locking Grover Tuners
The 2008 Les Paul Standard is outfitted with locking tuners from Grover, which deliver ease of use through a standard tuner and positive locking mechanism that securely locks each string in place. Simply insert each string through the string hole, turn the dial on the bottom of the tuner to lock the string, and begin tuning. Each string can be tuned to pitch in less than one complete revolution of the post. These Grover machine heads feature completely sealed components with an improved 18:1 tuning ratio.

Gold-Plated, Custom-Made Potentiometers by Bourns
The 2008 Les Paul Standard features all newly designed controls, including custom-made, gold-plated potentiometers manufactured by Bourns, one of the industry’s leading makers of guitar electronics. These new potentiometers deliver accuracy and high reliability, while giving the Standard ’08 a new level of sonic clarity and intensity never before seen in a Les Paul.

New Enlarged Neck Tenon
The 2008 Les Paul Standard sports a revolutionary enlarged neck tenon designed by Gibson’s team of pioneering engineers. The expanded neck tenon features an innovative interlocking joint that allows the neck to be dropped into the body from the guitar’s top side, as opposed to sliding the neck in from the rim. When the glue is added, a solid unyielding bond is created that maximizes the wood to wood contact between the neck and the body, offering increased stability and superb transfer of vibration for enhanced tone, improved sustain, and superior resonance. It is also the largest neck tenon in the history of the Les Paul.

List Price: $ 3,509.00

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Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Black Rosewood Fretboard

• New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots
• Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block
• Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance
• 4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
• Rolled Fretboard Edges

Icon. Not a word to be used lightly. But the Stratocaster® is just that. The new American Standard Stratocaster® guitars are beauties to behold in sound, look and feel. We kept the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, Alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and added several new features, including: A new bridge with improved bent-steel saddles and a copper-infused high-mass block for increased resonance and sustain. A new neck treatment tinted for a richer presentation, with the maple or rosewood fingerboard buffed to a high gloss. The back of the neck still has that silky satin finish. A thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance. Also includes a new Fender® exclusive SKB® molded case.

Electronics
Bridge Pickup : American Strat® Single-Coil Pickup
Middle Pickup : American Strat® Single-Coil Pickup
Neck Pickup : American Strat® Single-Coil Pickup
Special Electronics : No-Load Tone Control
Hardware
Bridge : 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage Style Bent Steel Saddles
Hardware : Chrome
Strap Buttons : American Series Strap Buttons
String Nut : Synthetic Bone Nut
Switch Tip : Parchment Switch Tip
Tuning Machines : Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Neck
Fretboard Radius : 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)
Fretboard : Rosewood or Maple
Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
Neck Material : Maple Neck
Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt
Neck Shape : Modern “C” Shape
Number of Frets : 22
Nut Width : 1.685″ (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays : Black Dot Position Inlays
Scale Length : 25.5″ (648mm)
Truss Rods : Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
Truss Rod Nut : 1/8″ American Series Nut

List Price: $ 1,299.99

Price: $ 999.99

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Gibson Custom SG Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar, TV Yellow

• Mahogany body
• Set one-piece mahogany neck with long tenon
• 22-fret rosewood fretboard
• Burstbucker 1 & 2 humbucking pickups
• Stop bar tailpiece

This Gibson Custom Shop SG Standard Reissue VOS was a futuristic design when it was introduced in 1960, and it still has a modern look. Featuring an ultra-thin, two-horned body, the SG series addressed 2 of what Ted McCarty saw as the major issues of the now-retired Les Paul body style: weight and limited access to the upper treble register. The new body shape of the SG Standard was dramatically lighter than the old Les Paul and offered access to the entire fretboard. This amazing re-creation includes pickups and long neck tenon modeled precisely on the original. The VOS aging treatment makes it look exactly like a vintage original instrument that’s been treated with loving care for its whole life…….

List Price: $ 4,774.00

Price: $ 3,399.00

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Squier by Fender Standard Stratocaster® with Rosewood Neck – Candy Cola Red

• Large ’60s Style Headstock
• Gold and Black Squier Logo
• Engraved Neckplate
• White Plastic Parts
• Dot Position Inlays

The Squier® Standard Stratocaster® is a great playing guitar with a traditional vibe and modern feel. Player-friendly features like a 22-fret fingerboard and a slimmer neck make for easier playing and choke-free bends. AlNiCo single-coil pickups provide plenty of punch.

Electronics
Bridge Pickup : Standard Single-Coil Strat® Bridge Pickup
Controls : Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Middle Pickup : Standard Single-Coil Strat® Middle Pickup
Neck Pickup : Standard Single-Coil Strat® Neck Pickup
Hardware
Bridge : 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware : Chrome
Strap Buttons : Standard Strap Buttons
String Nut : Synthetic Bone Nut
Switch Tip : White Switch Tip
Tremolo Arm/Handle : Standard Tremolo Arm
Tuning Machines : Standard Die-Cast Tuners
Neck
Fretboard Radius : 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)
Fretboard : Rosewood or Maple
Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
Headstock : Large ’60s Style
Neck Material : Maple Neck
Neck Plate : Engraved Neckplate
Neck Shape : “C” Shape
Number of Frets : 22
Nut Width : 1.650? (42 mm)
Position Inlays : Dot Position Inlays
Scale Length : 25.5″ (648mm)

List Price: $ 379.99

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