Category: Items for Sale

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Heritage Cherry Sunburst 2001 (Korea Factory, Unsung) Upgraded 50’s Wiring

Price: £525

Description:

The Les Paul is an iconic guitar used by many guitar heroes over the years, and the Epiphone Les Paul Custom has always been the “top of the range” in terms of aesthetic, features and presence. This particular example was built in October 2001 at the highly regarded Unsung factory in Korea.

Early 2000s Korean-made Epiphones from the Unsung plant (typically identified by the “U” prefix) are often considered part of the “golden era” of Epiphone manufacturing. These guitars are widely respected for their skilled construction, quality wood selection, and excellent craftsmanship. When properly set up and maintained, these Unsung-built Customs have developed a strong reputation as serious “value giants,” comfortably rivalling far more expensive instruments in both playability and feel.

This guitar has clearly been someone’s “number one” for a long time. It has picked up some honest “war marks” over the years, and discoloration of the gold hardware, typical signs of a great feeling guitar, that a previous owner simply couldn’t put down. This guitar just oozes mojo! Most of the marks and bumps are only noticeable under direct lighting, or when looking up closely, and these are purely cosmetic, with no structural issues. What you can see clearly is that there was some damage to the upper rear front area, (where your right arm rests); this has been re-repaired to a smooth, shiny finish. I have shown all these details as clearly as possible in the pictures and video.

The guitar has just undergone a thorough professional refurbishment in the Sosbro Guitar Co. workshop to bring it back to its best:

• Electronics Overhaul: The previous owner had installed high-output pickups (Iron Gear Hot Slags) and push-pull electrics. Not to my tastes and in my personal opinion, this didn’t do the guitar justice, so I have reverted it to a more vintage-correct character. I have sourced era-correct pickups, an Epiphone 57CH(G) for the neck position and an Epiphone HOTCH(G) in the bridge, providing that classic balance of warm, smooth “PAF” neck tones and a punchy, rock-ready bridge output. The pickup covers are now chrome however as most the gold plating had faded they don’t look out of place, whereas new gold covers would have dramatically changed the aesthetic.
• Sosbro 50s Wiring Harness: To truly make this guitar sing, I have installed a Sosbro Guitar Co. 50s-style wiring harness upgrade (usually priced at £80). This features the best quality components: 4 x CG CTS (USA) 500k Pots and 2 x SoZo (USA) Nexgen 0.022uf Vintage Yellow Mustard Capacitors, all hand-wired with solid 20 AWG tinned wire. This upgrade significantly improves the guitar’s clarity and tonal response. More details of the harness can be found in my other listings.
• Professional Setup: Restrung with a fresh set of D’Addario XL Nickel Wound strings (9-42 gauge) and set up for comfortable, medium low action for smooth playability.

Epiphone Les Paul Customs made in the Unsung Factory are becoming harder and harder to find, especially with these kinds of high flame tops. This is an absolute beast of a guitar, with a stunning flame top and a sound and feel that a lot of guitars just don’t have, it’s now fit and ready for its next 20 years of service.

I can assure you, if this becomes your new axe, you will not be disappointed!

No gig bag or hardcase is included in the price, but as a specialist reseller, I have various suitable bags and hardcases available separately, just ask for details. These bags and cases are listed separately on eBay however, they will be offered at a discount when purchased together with a guitar.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Condition: Used – Good condition with honest play wear (see description)

Link to eBay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168405356858  

Price: £525

Shipping available

Buy with confidence – Here are some of my latest customer feedback:

eBay Item: Fender Eric Clapton ‘Blackie’ USA Stratocaster Fender Lace Sensor Pickups (1999)

Great many thanks 👍

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Cherry Sunburst (1997, Unsung Korea) with Hardcase

Very well looked after guitar and great value for money. It was in strong packaging and sent out straight away. The seller was helpful and communicated well.

Reverb Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 2010 – Black / Ebony

Very responsive and helpful. The item was delivered promptly despite Reverb suspending my brand new account, making it very difficult to communicate. My son now has the guitar he wanted for his 18th birthday and it sounds amazing.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60’s (2022) Inspired by Gibson Iced Tea Burst – MINT

Purchased Epiphone les paul standard 60s, guitar exactly as described, it had been well looked after, the setup on the guitar was exactly how I like it nice low action, guitar was packaged really well and seller kept me informed after purchase, would highly recommend this seller.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul ES Hollow Body Cherry Sunburst 2001 (Unsung factory, Korea)

Beautiful instrument, exactly as described, and arrived very promptly and so well packed the set up and tuning was still spot on. Excellent communication from the vendor keeping apprised through as to what stage the packing and dispatch had reached.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s (Late 2019) “Inspired by Gibson” Vintage Sunburst

Excellent and trustworthy seller. Top tier communication and customer service. Speedy dispatch and delivery and safely packaged. Guitar looks and plays great. Delighted with purchase. Would buy from again.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Traditional PRO-II – Sunburst (2016) with Active Circuit

Great condition, better than described. Well packaged and reasonable postage. Good communication. Perfect transaction.

eBay Item: Gibson Premium Softcase Les Paul – SG – Black

Great guitar case, exactly as described and delivered the next day!! Thank you.

eBay Item: Les Paul 50’s style wiring harness upgrade – Best Components USA CTS/SoZo

Excellent item and very fast delivery , very pleased thanks. 5 STAR !!

Reverb Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom Classic PRO 2014 Ebony / Black 2014 – Gibson USA Pickups

Absolutely perfect, seller extremely friendly and helpful – Rapid shipping and packaging was nothing short of perfect. If I’m ever in the market for another guitar I know what my first stop will be. Cannot recommend enough.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Cherry Sunburst 2009 Unsung Factory & Gator Fitted Hardcase for Les Paul (024)

I’m very happy with this guitar. The whole transaction was smooth and the seller was a pleasure to deal with. Thanks very much Perfect thank you very much just the job

eBay Item: Marshall Lead 12 (Year: 1990). Sympathetically modified for an external speaker

Sounds ace

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Ebony (Black) 2012

Absolutely over the moon with my purchase. Very professional seller. Bought on Sunday arrived Tuesday with brilliant packaging too. Highly recommend this seller. Staying in touch ever step of the way too. Item as described and very good value for money. Many thanks Ben. Hope to do business again

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst 2005

Guitar has played absolutely excellently at past couple of gigs and looks stunning ! (Has received several compliments!) The seller was quick to dispatch the guitar and it was packaged perfectly, they also maintained thorough and transparent communication throughout the transaction and were kind enough to include a quality hard case for a great price, no complaints here +++

eBay Item: Danelectro DC12 – 12 String Guitar Black with Cream body sides – c.1998 with Bag

Brilliant ebayer, great item, great communication, fast dispatch and delivery.

eBay Item: Fender USA Stratocaster 1987 in Olympic White Maple Fingerboard

First things first, excellent communication and quick turnaround. The packaging was A1 – absolutely first class. trust me, I can instantly tell when someone knows what they are doing. The guitar was exactly as described, absolutely spot on with axcellent photo’s which really help. All in all, it’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with Sosbro and would 100% reccomend.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Ebony Fingerboard (new spec) in Alpine White

Great seller, fast postage, item as described & great communication. Thank you

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Black – Ebony Fingerboard

Fantastic communication, speedy delivery. Thank you, son is very very happy!

Reverb Item: Marshall Lead 12 (MK1) – Modified to allow for an external cab to be connected

My Second purchase from this super shop! The amp arrived bang on time & well wrapped. A Very fast posting service indeed! It is in nice, clean & tidy condition & works very well. Overall a superbly pleasing & top quality Reverb shopping experience. Top marks.

Epiphone Les Paul ES Hollow Body Cherry Sunburst 2002 (Saein factory, Korea)

Price: £695

Description:

The Les Paul is an iconic guitar used by many guitar heroes over the years. This is a fantastic example of the beautiful, expertly constructed, semi-hollow Epiphone Les Paul ES.  This particular guitar was built in October 2002 at the prestigious Saein factory in Korea.

Early 2000s Korean-made Epiphones from the Saein plant, (identified by the “I” prefix), are legendary among players. This Epiphone factory is often referred to as the “Shine” factory and was actually awarded Gibson’s “Best Quality Award” for their manufacturing excellence during this exact era. These guitars represent the “golden era” of Epiphone production. Guitars built during this period in Korea are widely respected for their skilled construction, quality wood selection and excellent craftsmanship. Many players praise the consistent build quality, resonance and use of high-quality woods, components and feel, and these guitars have developed a strong reputation as serious value giants. When properly set up, they can comfortably rival far more expensive modern Gibsons, in both playability and tone.

I have sold many guitars over the years, and I have to say, Epiphone ES models from this era are among my absolute favourite Epiphones. They offer a unique “woody” hollow body resonance, and a lighter feel without sacrificing that classic Les Paul punch.

Now over 24 years old, this guitar is in great condition for its age and has clearly been well looked after. Naturally, over nearly a quarter-century of use, it has picked up some minor cosmetic marks, bumps, and light surface scratches and some discoloration of the gold hardware. Some of the cream plastics are showing slight degeneration. Interestingly, this guitar has started to develop some lovely light wear on the fretboard wood (around the 2^nd to 5^th frets), the kind of authentic “player wear” that only comes from years of being genuinely enjoyed. Most of the bumps, marks, and degeneration are only visible under direct lighting and are purely cosmetic, with no impact on the structure. I have shown these as clearly as possible in the pictures and videos.

The guitar has just undergone a thorough professional refurbishment in the Sosbro Guitar Co. workshop. This included the installation of a new neck pickup tone pot, a clean up of the hardware, and the cleaning and testing of all pots and switches. It has also been restrung with a fresh set of D’Addario XL Nickel Wound strings (9-42 gauge) and has received a full professional setup to ensure it plays beautifully with a comfortable, medium action.

These “Golden Era” Korean ES models are becoming harder and harder to find in good condition at a sensible price. This is the third Epiphone Les Paul ES I’ve had in stock, the first (an Unsung build), sold for over £700, and the second sold very quickly, within just two weeks. They are rare, highly sought after, and play beautifully. Don’t let this one get away from you!

Other than the minor cosmetic signs of age mentioned above, this is a well-built, mature Korean-made Epiphone that deserves to continue to be played and enjoyed.

I can assure you, if this becomes your new axe, you will not be disappointed!

No gig bag or hardcase is included in the price, but as a specialist reseller, I have various suitable bags and hardcases available separately, just ask for details. These bags and cases are listed separately on eBay however, they will be offered at a discount when purchased together with a guitar.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Condition: Used but in good condition for its age (see description)

Price: £695

Shipping available

Link to eBay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168386417798

Buy with confidence – Here are some of my latest customer feedback:

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Cherry Sunburst (1997, Unsung Korea) with Hardcase

Very well looked after guitar and great value for money. It was in strong packaging and sent out straight away. The seller was helpful and communicated well.

Reverb Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 2010 – Black / Ebony

Very responsive and helpful. The item was delivered promptly despite Reverb suspending my brand new account, making it very difficult to communicate. My son now has the guitar he wanted for his 18th birthday and it sounds amazing.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60’s (2022) Inspired by Gibson Iced Tea Burst – MINT

Purchased Epiphone les paul standard 60s, guitar exactly as described, it had been well looked after, the setup on the guitar was exactly how I like it nice low action, guitar was packaged really well and seller kept me informed after purchase, would highly recommend this seller.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul ES Hollow Body Cherry Sunburst 2001 (Unsung factory, Korea)

Beautiful instrument, exactly as described, and arrived very promptly and so well packed the set up and tuning was still spot on. Excellent communication from the vendor keeping apprised through as to what stage the packing and dispatch had reached.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s (Late 2019) “Inspired by Gibson” Vintage Sunburst

Excellent and trustworthy seller. Top tier communication and customer service. Speedy dispatch and delivery and safely packaged. Guitar looks and plays great. Delighted with purchase. Would buy from again.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Traditional PRO-II – Sunburst (2016) with Active Circuit

Great condition, better than described. Well packaged and reasonable postage. Good communication. Perfect transaction.

eBay Item: Gibson Premium Softcase Les Paul – SG – Black

Great guitar case, exactly as described and delivered the next day!! Thank you.

eBay Item: Les Paul 50’s style wiring harness upgrade – Best Components USA CTS/SoZo

Excellent item and very fast delivery , very pleased thanks. 5 STAR !!

Reverb Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom Classic PRO 2014 Ebony / Black 2014 – Gibson USA Pickups

Absolutely perfect, seller extremely friendly and helpful – Rapid shipping and packaging was nothing short of perfect. If I’m ever in the market for another guitar I know what my first stop will be. Cannot recommend enough.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Cherry Sunburst 2009 Unsung Factory & Gator Fitted Hardcase for Les Paul (024)

I’m very happy with this guitar. The whole transaction was smooth and the seller was a pleasure to deal with. Thanks very much Perfect thank you very much just the job

eBay Item: Marshall Lead 12 (Year: 1990). Sympathetically modified for an external speaker

Sounds ace

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Ebony (Black) 2012

Absolutely over the moon with my purchase. Very professional seller. Bought on Sunday arrived Tuesday with brilliant packaging too. Highly recommend this seller. Staying in touch ever step of the way too. Item as described and very good value for money. Many thanks Ben. Hope to do business again

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst 2005

Guitar has played absolutely excellently at past couple of gigs and looks stunning ! (Has received several compliments!) The seller was quick to dispatch the guitar and it was packaged perfectly, they also maintained thorough and transparent communication throughout the transaction and were kind enough to include a quality hard case for a great price, no complaints here +++

eBay Item: Danelectro DC12 – 12 String Guitar Black with Cream body sides – c.1998 with Bag

Brilliant ebayer, great item, great communication, fast dispatch and delivery.

eBay Item: Fender USA Stratocaster 1987 in Olympic White Maple Fingerboard

First things first, excellent communication and quick turnaround. The packaging was A1 – absolutely first class. trust me, I can instantly tell when someone knows what they are doing. The guitar was exactly as described, absolutely spot on with axcellent photo’s which really help. All in all, it’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with Sosbro and would 100% reccomend.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Ebony Fingerboard (new spec) in Alpine White

Great seller, fast postage, item as described & great communication. Thank you

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Black – Ebony Fingerboard

Fantastic communication, speedy delivery. Thank you, son is very very happy!

Reverb Item: Marshall Lead 12 (MK1) – Modified to allow for an external cab to be connected

My Second purchase from this super shop! The amp arrived bang on time & well wrapped. A Very fast posting service indeed! It is in nice, clean & tidy condition & works very well. Overall a superbly pleasing & top quality Reverb shopping experience. Top marks.

Framus AK74 (made by Warwick, Germany c.2001) – Refinished in Vintage Sunburst Nitrocellulose

Price: £1,850

Description:

A superb and increasingly hard-to-find Framus AK74, built in Germany by Warwick around 2001 as part of the reissue run inspired by the iconic 1974 Jan Akkermann signature model. This example was originally produced for Framus artist/demo use and showcases the intelligent refinements Warwick introduced while retaining the unmistakable character of the original AK 74.

The modernised AK74 moves to a neck-through construction, a feature Jan Akkermann originally wanted in the 1970s but couldn’t be implemented at the time. Combined with its updated D-profile neck and a comfortable nut width, just under 43mm, the guitar plays noticeably smoother than the wide-neck originals.

A defining AK74 feature of this instrument is the large f-hole, this paired with a body that is hollowed on both sides of the flamed maple neck, not only keeps weight down but also adds to the guitar’s open, airy acoustic response. Instead of the spruce top found in the original 1974 model, this reissue uses a beautifully figured, two-piece 20mm flamed maple top, together with a flamed maple back and a flamed sycamore maple neck-through core.

The electronics faithfully reproduce the original 6-way switching concept, complete with the large rotary selector. However, Warwick upgraded the pickups to Seymour Duncan humbuckers (SSH-2 N & SSH-4), addressing the bass-heavy reputation of the 1970s guitars and giving the updated instrument a far more versatile and articulate voice.

Originally finished in Cherry Sunburst, the factory lacquer unfortunately failed over time. Around 2021, the guitar underwent a refinish/refurbishment by the late Fern of Fern Evergreen Guitars, now presented in a stunning Vintage Sunburst Nitrocellulose finish. As the refinish was carried out in a small custom guitar workshop, it is not 100% perfect; however, some of the minor flaws add genuinely to its character, and the instrument has been priced accordingly. These small imperfections are clearly shown in the photos and video under direct lighting. During the restoration, the original nut was also upgraded to a hand-cut bone nut.

The guitar comes complete with an Epiphone hardcase and a rare Official Framus Instruments Owner Manual, a collectible item in its own right.

The 6-way rotary switch:

1: Both humbuckers

2: Neck humbucker

3: Neck single coil (inner) and bridge single coil (inner)

4: Bridge humbucker

5: Neck single coil (outer) and bridge single coil (inner), out of phase

6: Both humbuckers, out of phase

Technical specifications:

• Made in Markneukirchen, Germany, c.2001
• 2-piece selected, 20mm thick beautiful matched flamed maple top
• 2-piece flame maple body
• Neck-through neck of selected flamed sycamore maple
• Eastern Indian ebony fingerboard
• Celluloid binding on the body
• Framus gold machineheads
• Framus Tunomatic bridge with stop tailpiece
• Original Seymour Duncan pickups (SSH-2 N & SSH-4)
• Framus 6-way rotary switch
• Bone nut
• Epiphone hardcase included
• Rare original Framus Owners Manual included

Condition: Used but in good condition.

Price: £1,850

Shipping available.

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157516050590

Buy with confidence – Here are some of my latest customer feedback:

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Ebony (Black) 2012

Absolutely over the moon with my purchase. Very professional seller. Bought on Sunday arrived Tuesday with brilliant packaging too. Highly recommend this seller. Staying in touch ever step of the way too. Item as described and very good value for money. Many thanks Ben. Hope to do business again

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst 2005

Guitar has played absolutely excellently at past couple of gigs and looks stunning ! (Has received several compliments!) The seller was quick to dispatch the guitar and it was packaged perfectly, they also maintained thorough and transparent communication throughout the transaction and were kind enough to include a quality hard case for a great price, no complaints here +++

eBay Item: Danelectro DC12 – 12 String Guitar Black with Cream body sides – c.1998 with Bag

Brilliant ebayer, great item, great communication, fast dispatch and delivery.

eBay Item: Fender USA Stratocaster 1987 in Olympic White Maple Fingerboard

First things first, excellent communication and quick turnaround. The packaging was A1 – absolutely first class. trust me, I can instantly tell when someone knows what they are doing. The guitar was exactly as described, absolutely spot on with axcellent photo’s which really help. All in all, it’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with Sosbro and would 100% reccomend.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Ebony Fingerboard (new spec) in Alpine White

Great seller, fast postage, item as described & great communication. Thank you

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Black – Ebony Fingerboard

Fantastic communication, speedy delivery. Thank you, son is very very happy!

Reverb Item: Marshall Lead 12 (MK1) – Modified to allow for an external cab to be connected

My Second purchase from this super shop! The amp arrived bang on time & well wrapped. A Very fast posting service indeed! It is in nice, clean & tidy condition & works very well. Overall a superbly pleasing & top quality Reverb shopping experience. Top marks.

Google Reviews:

Dealing with Ben was a sheer pleasure…the guitar was EXACTLY as described and he even threw in a free case…communication was outstanding from start to finish…I cannot recommend him highly enough

Excellent knowledge and no pressure approach of anything to do with a guitar. Repaired the broken neck of my Gibson Les Paul and made adjustments to the set up, restrung and cleaned now plays amazing. Also had a full set up and fretboard wax on a US Fender Strat now plays lovely . Bens attention to detail is the key to making your instrument play to its potential.

Had an old Aria 9300 acoustic guitar with a loose tuner and required some proper TLC! Ben was fantastic throughout the whole process and now has this acoustic playing the best it’s ever felt – for all guitar fixes and servicing, Ben’s your man!

The only person I trust more with my guitars is myself seriously, if you have any needs, buying, selling or any repairs, ben is your man

My Stratocaster had lost its magic after 10 or so years of constant play, especially towards the higher end but after a few days with Ben felt brand-new again.  My fender P Bass also had years of play with no set up. I was having issues with the bridge which Ben managed to fix instantly. When adjusting the trust rod Ben noticed that the bass felt different and reverted back to its original position which was a very nice personal touch for me as it plays exactly the way I want it, keeping the string tension low. Ben assured me if I had any problems to bring it back straight away, but I have no problems at all. The write ups/reports provided are a really cool extra as I get to read everything Ben has done. 100% recommended.

Ben did an absolutely fantastic job setting up my guitar. It plays and sounds better than ever! He’s super helpful, super friendly, and clearly knows his stuff. He took the time to explain everything and made sure I was completely happy before I left. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Warwick Streamer Stage 1 Custom “Ganja Bass” – Late 90s – Black High Gloss with Real Ganja Leaf + Ebony Fingerboard

Price: £3,500

Description:

A true one-off custom Warwick you’re unlikely to see again. This late 90’s German made Warwick Streamer Stage 1 began life as a standard 4-string model with a premium ebony fingerboard, before being sent to Martin Sims (Sims Custom Shop) for a full custom treatment.

Finished in a deep black high-gloss, Martin Sims embedded a real Ganja leaf inside the lacquer, a process that, to our knowledge, has never been replicated on another instrument. He also created custom leaf inlays fitted with green LEDs, giving the bass a stunning and unmistakably unique look.

This instrument was built during the same era that Martin Sims was crafting cutting-edge custom basses for Stuart Zender of Jamiroquai, adding even more pedigree to its history. It was originally made for the artist-endorsement representative working with Warwick’s UK distributor at the time, giving it an authentic and fascinating backstory.

Included is the original Warwick flight case, custom cut specifically for this Streamer Stage 1. These cases are no longer available, and a new inferior version would cost you over £250!

A rare, collectible, and conversation-stopping Warwick with genuine history, perfect for players, collectors, and fans of Warwick / SIMs unique custom work.

Condition: Used. The bass has some marks (all shown in pics) as you would expect from a bass enjoyed for over 24 years!!

Price: £3,500 including genuine Warwick flight case

Shipping available.

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167974357335

Buy with confidence – Here are some of my latest customer feedback:

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Ebony (Black) 2012
Absolutely over the moon with my purchase. Very professional seller. Bought on Sunday arrived Tuesday with brilliant packaging too. Highly recommend this seller. Staying in touch ever step of the way too. Item as described and very good value for money. Many thanks Ben. Hope to do business again

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst 2005
Guitar has played absolutely excellently at past couple of gigs and looks stunning ! (Has received several compliments!) The seller was quick to dispatch the guitar and it was packaged perfectly, they also maintained thorough and transparent communication throughout the transaction and were kind enough to include a quality hard case for a great price, no complaints here +++

eBay Item: Danelectro DC12 – 12 String Guitar Black with Cream body sides – c.1998 with Bag
Brilliant ebayer, great item, great communication, fast dispatch and delivery.

eBay Item: Fender USA Stratocaster 1987 in Olympic White Maple Fingerboard
First things first, excellent communication and quick turnaround. The packaging was A1 – absolutely first class. trust me, I can instantly tell when someone knows what they are doing. The guitar was exactly as described, absolutely spot on with axcellent photo’s which really help. All in all, it’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with Sosbro and would 100% reccomend.

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Ebony Fingerboard (new spec) in Alpine White
Great seller, fast postage, item as described & great communication. Thank you

eBay Item: Epiphone Les Paul Custom – Black – Ebony Fingerboard
Fantastic communication, speedy delivery. Thank you, son is very very happy!

Reverb Item: Marshall Lead 12 (MK1) – Modified to allow for an external cab to be connected
My Second purchase from this super shop! The amp arrived bang on time & well wrapped. A Very fast posting service indeed! It is in nice, clean & tidy condition & works very well. Overall a superbly pleasing & top quality Reverb shopping experience. Top marks.

Google Reviews:

Dealing with Ben was a sheer pleasure…the guitar was EXACTLY as described and he even threw in a free case…communication was outstanding from start to finish…I cannot recommend him highly enough

Excellent knowledge and no pressure approach of anything to do with a guitar. Repaired the broken neck of my Gibson Les Paul and made adjustments to the set up, restrung and cleaned now plays amazing. Also had a full set up and fretboard wax on a US Fender Strat now plays lovely . Bens attention to detail is the key to making your instrument play to its potential.

Had an old Aria 9300 acoustic guitar with a loose tuner and required some proper TLC! Ben was fantastic throughout the whole process and now has this acoustic playing the best it’s ever felt – for all guitar fixes and servicing, Ben’s your man!

The only person I trust more with my guitars is myself seriously, if you have any needs, buying, selling or any repairs, ben is your man

My Stratocaster had lost its magic after 10 or so years of constant play, especially towards the higher end but after a few days with Ben felt brand-new again.  My fender P Bass also had years of play with no set up. I was having issues with the bridge which Ben managed to fix instantly. When adjusting the trust rod Ben noticed that the bass felt different and reverted back to its original position which was a very nice personal touch for me as it plays exactly the way I want it, keeping the string tension low. Ben assured me if I had any problems to bring it back straight away, but I have no problems at all. The write ups/reports provided are a really cool extra as I get to read everything Ben has done. 100% recommended.

Ben did an absolutely fantastic job setting up my guitar. It plays and sounds better than ever! He’s super helpful, super friendly, and clearly knows his stuff. He took the time to explain everything and made sure I was completely happy before I left. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Sosbro Guitar Co. T-Shirt – Mens (all sizes available)

Price:£25 including delivery

Sosbro Guitar Co T-Shirt available in all sizes.
100% Cotton.
Care instructions: Machine Wash

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167873272293

Price: £25 including delivery

Les Paul 50’s style wiring harness upgrade – Best Components USA CTS/SoZo (033)

Price: £80

Description

Les Paul Vintage 50’s Wiring Harness (Sosbro Part No. 033)

This upgrade will not only provide you with improved ability to control your sound with better, custom spec quality pots, but you will also hear and feel the difference in your guitars amplified sound. This is the ideal way to improve and get the very best out of your guitar.

Most production guitars have been built using reasonable quality components (and in some cases inferior, cheap components) but if you want to get the very best out of your guitar, surely then manufacturers should be using the best quality parts available on the market. Upgrading your guitars electronics is a cost-effective way of vastly improving your guitar’s sound and ability to shape your tone.  

1950s Les Paul wiring differs from modern wiring primarily in how the tone pots are connected to the volume pots. In 50s wiring, the tone pots are connected to the output of the volume pots, whereas in modern wiring, they are connected to the input of the volume pots. This difference impacts the interaction between the volume and tone controls, affecting the overall tone and how it changes when the volume is rolled back. 1950’s wiring will give you a brighter, more dynamic tone and more interactive controls.

This upgrade has been built using very high-quality components.

Components:

4 x CG CTS (USA) 500k Pots (Bridge Volume / Bridge Tone & Neck Volume & Neck Tone).

2 x SoZo (USA) Nexgen 0.022uf Vintage Yellow Mustard Capacitor

Solid 20 AWG tinned wire

Each component has been tested prior to build.

More details on each of the components below.

Supplied with simple instructions how to install.

More details of parts used:

CTS Premium 500k CG Short Split Shaft Pot 5% + – Tolerance

These US pots have been made to custom specs for a high-end guitar parts supplier in the UK.  They feature a solid brass thread and shaft on a Bakelite base plate with a lower turning torque for the right balance between a smoother response and some resistance.

Features:

• 5% + – tolerance
• Solid Brass thread and shaft
• Bakelite base plate
• Lowest turning torque offered by CTS for an easier smoother more responsive control.
• Easy Solder
• Stainless Steel Dress Washer and Nickel Plated lock washer and nuts

Specs:

• 24 spline
• USA Imperial size
• For 3/8” (9.5mm) hole
• Length of threaded shaft ~ 9.5mm
• Shaft diameter – 9.4mm
• Base of pot diameter – 23.8mm

SoZo NEXGEN 0.022UF VINTAGE YELLOW MUSTARD CAPACITOR

SoZo’s Yellow Mustard line of polyester film tube amp capacitors have been thoroughly tested by LA’s best tube amp builders. They are handmade to exact vintage specs, and beat everything available, even in high gain situations.

These caps are successful recreations of the originals and are superbly built and excellent-sounding caps.

This is the classic value for humbuckers and P90’s

Solid 20awg tinned wire

Price: £80

Shipping available/

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168209825224

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Excellent item and very fast delivery , very pleased thanks. 5 STAR !!

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Les Paul Vintage 50’s Wiring Harness – USA CTS/RS Vintage RS GUITARCAP Paper and Oil (Sosbro Part No. 034)

Price: £100

Description:

This upgrade will not only provide you with improved ability to control your sound with better, custom spec quality pots, but you will also hear and feel the difference in your guitars amplified sound. This is the ideal way to improve and get the very best out of your guitar.

Most production guitars have been built using reasonable quality components (and in some cases inferior, cheap components) but if you want to get the very best out of your guitar, surely then manufacturers should be using the best quality parts available on the market. Upgrading your guitars electronics is a cost-effective way of vastly improving your guitar’s sound and ability to shape your tone. 

1950s Les Paul wiring differs from modern wiring primarily in how the tone pots are connected to the volume pots. In 50s wiring, the tone pots are connected to the output of the volume pots, whereas in modern wiring, they are connected to the input of the volume pots. This difference impacts the interaction between the volume and tone controls, affecting the overall tone and how it changes when the volume is rolled back. 1950’s wiring will give you a brighter, more dynamic tone and more interactive controls.

This upgrade has been built using very high-quality components.

Components:

4 x CG CTS (USA) 500k Pots (Bridge Volume / Bridge Tone & Neck Volume & Neck Tone).

2 x New Vintage RS GuitarCap .022 Paper and Oil

Solid 20 AWG tinned wire

Each component has been tested prior to build.

More details on each of the components below.

Supplied with simple instructions how to install.

More details of parts used:

CTS Premium 500k CG Short Split Shaft Pot 5% + – Tolerance

These US pots have been made to custom specs for a high-end guitar parts supplier in the UK.  They feature a solid brass thread and shaft on a Bakelite base plate with a lower turning torque for the right balance between a smoother response and some resistance.

Features:

•             5% + – tolerance

•             Solid Brass thread and shaft

•             Bakelite base plate

•             Lowest turning torque offered by CTS for an easier smoother more responsive control.

•             Easy Solder

•             Stainless Steel Dress Washer and Nickel Plated lock washer and nuts

Specs:

•             24 spline

•             USA Imperial size

•             For 3/8” (9.5mm) hole

•             Length of threaded shaft ~ 9.5mm

•             Shaft diameter – 9.4mm

•             Base of pot diameter – 23.8mm

New Vintage RS GuitarCap .022 Paper and Oil

Manufactured to RS specs, these hand-made 100v caps have a rich vintage tone, while still retaining open top-end clarity. Hand-wound on 50’s-era machines, the new RS Vintage GuitarCaps use vintage-correct Kraft paper, solid military-spec construction and tinned 20AWG leads for easy soldering

Solid 20awg tinned wire

Price: £100

Shipping available.

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168213789024

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Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue VOS 2007 Sunrise Tea Burst

Price: £3,875 – SOLD

Description:
If you know, you know. The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue is about as close as it gets to owning an original 1959 Les Paul without spending many more £00,000s. Gibson Historic reissues are built with extraordinary attention to period-correct detail, and that authenticity is exactly what makes them so sought after.

This particular R9 is a vibey, well-played example that has clearly been someone’s go-to instrument, and for good reason. It has honest, natural wear, a beautifully worn-in neck, and tons of mojo… a textbook case of how the good ones never stay in their cases.

During a full in depth inspection, it was noted that the bridge volume pot may have previously been changed and the bridge pickup had been subject to a DIY wax-potting attempt, meaning the originality of that pickup could not be confirmed. As a result, it was decided to bring the guitar back closer to factory-correct spec using high-quality, era-appropriate components, improving both reliability and tone.

The following work has been carried out:

• All pots upgraded to high-quality CG CTS (USA) 500k pots
• Luxe® repro paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors
• Era-correct Gibson Burstbucker #2 bridge pickup
• Graph Tech TUSQ nut
• CG Vintage Relic 50s square ivory jack plate
• CG LP pickguard and bracket

All original removed parts are included in the sale.

The original COA has unfortunately been lost, and Gibson do not reissue replacements. However, we have written confirmation from Gibson verifying that the serial number matches this instrument, supported by photos. All checks have been carried out, and Gibson even commented on how “fantastic” the flame top is, which gives additional confidence in the guitar’s authenticity.

Plugged in, this guitar delivers everything you would hope for from a great R9, bite, boom, sustain and clarity in abundance. The Burstbuckers provide that perfect balance of output and harmonic richness, remaining open, dynamic and incredibly responsive to picking nuance. Clean tones are woody and full, while overdriven tones sing with midrange complexity and a tight, controlled low end. It’s the kind of guitar that feels alive in your hands.

The guitar is in player’s condition, so a buyer should expect genuine signs of use: small dents, marks and indentations across the neck, headstock and body. This is real wear from years of playing and enjoying this wonderful guitar, not artificial relicing like those R9’s from the Gibson Murphy Lab, which folks pay vast amount of extra $$ for! All of these details are clearly shown in the photos and video and may appear more pronounced under direct lighting. Importantly, there are no breaks or structural repairs. There is plenty of life left in the frets and everything functions exactly (or better) as it should.

This is not a case queen, it’s a proper, played in R9 with character, tone and presence in equal measure.

The guitar comes complete with a genuine Gibson Les Paul hard case, replacing the previously listed Faber case.

Other than the honest cosmetic signs of use mentioned above, this is a fantastic example of a 2007, 1959 re-issue R9, that deserves to continue to be played and enjoyed.

I can assure you — if this becomes your new guitar, you will not be disappointed.

Condition: Used but in good condition.

Price: £3,875

Shipping available.

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167971299831

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Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard 1959 Reissue R9 – Cherry Sunburst (2005)

Price: £4,200 – SOLD

Description:

If you know, then you know! R9’s are simply incredible and the closest thing you are going to get to an original Gibson 1959 Les Paul without many, many more £00,000’s.  The Les Paul is an iconic guitar used by many guitar heroes over the years.

This Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul ’59 Reissue displays a highly figured flamed maple top with loads of movement in different light, a beautiful mahogany back and neck as well as a rosewood fret board. It is in lovely condition for a guitar over 20 years old. The hardware is ageing beautifully and has light tarnishing to most the metal parts. It weighs a comfortable 4kg / 8.8 lbs and comes with the original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and original Lifton reissue case.

It has had a full setup, making various small adjustments to lower the action and make the guitar sing, this included a fretboard condition, and it’s been re-strung with a new set of D’Addario nickel wound XL strings (10-46) gauge.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Condition: Used but in good condition.

Price: £4,200

Shipping available.

Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157347720012

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Epiphone Les Paul Custom 2008 – Keith Richards Psychedelic Hand-Painted

Price: £425 SOLD

Description:

The Les Paul is an iconic guitar used by many guitar heroes over the years. This is a truly unique example of the beautifully constructed Epiphone Les Paul Custom.

The serial number has worn over time and is faint in places; however, using UV light it is believed to read EE080603499. Based on this, the guitar was made in June 2008 at the Qingdao (elektrisch) factory in China.

This guitar is a one-off, hand-painted piece by an unknown artist. The artist appears to have taken a 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom and created a tribute to Keith Richards’ late-1960s psychedelic Les Paul. The original guitar (not this one) appeared around 1968 and featured a hand-drawn design believed to depict the sun and moon from Earth’s perspective, along with an erupting volcano. It was seen during the 1970 European tour before being retired, and is now believed to be in the hands of a private collector. This guitar captures that spirit in a bold and creative way.

On this guitar, the artwork has been hand painted over the original lacquer, giving the front a slightly textured finish somewhere between matte and gloss, so it is not perfectly smooth to the touch. The paint is solid and stable. Unlike the original, the knobs have not been hand painted but instead feature silver star stickers to create a similar effect.

As expected for a guitar of this age (around 18 years old), some of the gold hardware and binding has naturally aged, with areas of plating wear. This kind of natural relicing is something many players actively seek out, and something the Gibson Murphy Lab aims to replicate artificially.

This guitar has clearly been a “go to” instrument, having been played and enjoyed. As such, it has picked up some minor bumps and knocks, all of which are purely cosmetic and do not affect playability or structure in any way. These have been shown as clearly as possible in the pictures and video and may appear more pronounced under direct lighting. If you are looking for a pristine “case queen” this may not be the one, but if you want a guitar with real character and mojo, this absolutely delivers.

The guitar has had a full refurbishment and professional setup, including cleaning of all parts, fretboard conditioning, pots & switch cleaning, and has been fitted with a fresh set of D’Addario nickel wound XL strings (9–42 gauge). It plays beautifully with a very comfortable medium to low action.

The 3-way selector switch offers the following tonal configuration:
• Rhythm position: neck pickup
• Middle position: neck, middle and bridge together
• Treble position: bridge pickup and middle

I have sold a large number of Les Pauls (both Epiphone and Gibson) over the years, and this is without doubt one of the most unique pieces I’ve had come through, a real conversation starter that stands out from the crowd.

Other than the cosmetic signs of use mentioned above, this is a well-built Epiphone Les Paul Custom with a completely unique aesthetic, ready to continue to be played and enjoyed.

I can assure you if this becomes your new axe, you will not be disappointed!

Genuine Epiphone Premium Gig Bag (new) or a second-hand Gator Les Paul Deluxe Hard Case available separately – just ask for details.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Condition: Used – good condition (see description).

Price: £425

Shipping available.

Link to eBay:  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/168240922925

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