Yes. The Epiphone LP is an excellent guitar for players with small hands and it is definitely the first choice of kids and teens who start playing for the first time. This guitar is enjoyable to play even in seated position and is easy to maneuver thanks to the lightweight and sturdy design.
Also, can a Strat sound like a Les Paul?
The Quick Answer. To try and make a Stratocaster sound more similar to a Les Paul, use a noise gate pedal to reduce the humming, then thicken the tone by using the neck pickup and rolling back the tone control. However, both guitars sound very different so an exact Les Paul tone cannot be achieved on a Strat.
Considering this, how much does the Epiphone Les Paul Special II weight?
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75” |
| Top Material | Okoume |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
One may also ask, how much does the Epiphone Les Paul Special weigh?
Epiphone Les Paul Special and Epiphone Les Paul Studio side by side
| Spec | Epiphone Les Paul Special |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7 – 8 lbs |
| Players | Billie Joe Armstrong, Johnny Marr, Carlos Santana, Billy Corgan, Luke Hemmings, Nick Valensi, Lee Ranaldo, Kim Gordon, Ace Frehley, Ronnie Wood |
| Case | No |
| Price | $399 |
What kind of pickups are in a Epiphone Les Paul Special II?
The LP Special II packs two humbucker pickups in its body. These tapers are well above its price point, which is why they are a definite highlight. There’s more info about guitar pickups in this DiMarzio pickups guide.
What makes the Les Paul Special?
The Gibson Les Paul is known for amazing sustain. There are a few reasons for this, and it’s all about design. These guitars have set necks, meaning they are set into a pocket in the guitar body and glued in place. That means rock-solid contact between the guitar neck and the body.
What pickups are in an Epiphone Les Paul?
| Epiphone Les Paul | |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Ebony, Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Tune-o-Matic or Bigsby |
| Pickup(s) | 2 or 3 Alnico Classic Humbuckers |
When did the electric guitar became popular?
During the 1950s and 1960s, the electric guitar became the most important instrument in popular music.
Where are Epiphone Les Paul Specials 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.
Why is the 1959 Les Paul Special?
The body of the 1959 Les Paul is also interesting because it has three markings distinct to guitars of that era. Beginning with, what has become known as “the second route”; this “second route” is found in the control cavity of the body and was done to properly drill the holes for the controls.