Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top Honey Burst (2009) 50’s Wiring + Other Upgrades
Price: £425
Description
The Les Paul is an iconic guitar used by many guitar heroes over the years, and this Epiphone Les Paul Standard 2009 Plain Top in Honey Burst does not disappoint. This particular example was made in September 2009 at the renowned Qingdao factory in China. To me, this guitar gives off the legendary “Bernice” Les Paul guitar, Gary Rossington’s (Lynyrd Skynyrd) ’59, vibes.
Under the hood, this guitar has been subtly but thoughtfully improved. The previous owner upgraded the tuners to Deluxe Kluson-style tuners and completely overhauled the electronics, installing high-grade CTS pots, braided shielded push-back wire, and Sprague Orange Pacer (NOS) 192P Capacitors.
Crucially, the harness has been wired to authentic 1950’s style specifications. Unlike standard modern wiring that can get muddy and lose its treble when you turn down the volume, ’50s wiring acts as a natural treble bleed, keeping your tone crisp and clear even at lower volumes. Because the volume and tone knobs dynamically “talk” to each other in this circuit, you can easily roll the volume down for sparkly, articulate rhythm parts, and then just turn it right back up for a full, bright solo boost.
Condition-wise, the guitar is in near perfect condition other than a very small mark on the rear back curve, (really not all that noticeable but shown in the videos and pictures). The previous owner also appeared to somehow make some minor scratches on the front of the headstock. I have polished the headstock areas in the Sosbro Guitar Co. workshop, and these minor scratches are now mainly only noticeable under direct lighting. Other than that, it just shows the normal, very light swirl marks of a guitar built 16 years ago that has been well looked after but very much enjoyed. All of these have been shown as clearly as possible in the pictures and video, highlighted under direct workshop lighting.
As with all instruments that pass through my hands, this guitar has just undergone a thorough professional refurbishment to ensure it arrives studio / stage ready. I have cleaned all the hardware, conditioned the fretboard, and cleaned and tested all the pots and switch. It has been restrung with a fresh set of D’Addario XL Nickel Wound strings (9-42 gauge) and given a full workshop setup, dialed in with a comfortable medium/low action that makes it an absolute joy to play.
I can assure you, if this becomes your new axe, you will not be disappointed!
No gig bag or hard case is included in the price, but as a specialist reseller, I have various suitable options available separately. I stock a number of brand-new Gator bags and cases, as well as a few quality second-hand options. Just ask for details, and I’ll be happy to offer a discount when a case is purchased together with the guitar.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Condition: Used – Near perfect condition with premium 1950s electronics upgrades (see description)
Price: £425
Shipping available
Link to eBay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/158063998408
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