darren london Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have an Epiphone Les Paul that is nothing like anything I have ever seen before or can find any record of..... According to the serial number, it was made in August 1988 in Korea which would make it one of the 1st Epi LPs and indeed on the back of the neck is a sticker that says 'Made in Korea' It has a Les Paul single cutaway slab body with dot inlays rather like a junior but has no pickguard (nor has any screw holes for one) but has a Gibson style "open book" headstock, a set neck, two open black humbuckers and black tuners, tune-o-matic bridge and stop-bar tailpiece. The headstock says 'Epiphone' in pearl(oid) and on the 3-screw truss rod cover are the words "Les Paul". It looks pretty similar to the current Les Paul Special II model BUT has a 3-way toggle on the top bout like a normal LP and also has the normal LP 2x volume, 2x tone knobs. According to all literature, in 1988 they only made standards or customs (of which this isn't one) and cheaper bolt-on neck models (of which this isn't one either). I have owned this guitar since 1990/91 and bought it second-hand from a well known reputable guitar shop in London. Can anyone please shed any light on what it is I have owned for 18 or so years???? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 NO photos, NO help! ;>)...LOL! Seriously...it will be a lot easier, for us to help, with pictures! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren london Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren london Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Here are a few photos as requested: If there are any closeups you particularly want to see, please let me know. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 idk but its badass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe2Grind123 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 really nice guitar, so clean and I love it in white. Can't help u tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Maybe some type of " Limited Edition " studio model ? Due to the open book headstock it could be Japanese built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looks like a studio alright, but with it not having a carved top, It maybe a set neck special, I believe back then they did make a set neck special before they went to the special 2 models with the bolt on neck. either way nice looking guitar for it's age! Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker1281734153 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I would like to say Special, but could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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