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Sweetwater
4.5 (29)
$329.00
Guitar Center
4.0 (26)
$329.00
Amazon
4.1 (220)
Reverb
4.0 (3)
$219.00 New
$165.00 Used
Musician's Friend
5.0 (24)
$329.00

Average Price: $283

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$400

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Description

The Epiphone LP Special II is not just another entry-level guitar—it's a gateway to the iconic sounds of rock legends. Inspired by the legendary guitarist Slash, this bold instrument boasts a AAA Flame Maple top, which marries stunning visuals with deep tonal richness. Whether you're shredding through solos or crafting soulful melodies, the LP Special II's Ceramic Plus humbuckers provide the thick, overdriven tones that have defined countless rock anthems.

Designed for both beginners and seasoned players, this guitar is all about delivering a powerful performance without breaking the bank. Its solid mahogany body and comfortable D-shaped neck ensure durability and playability, while the built-in Shadow E-Tuner offers convenience for perfect pitch on the fly. The Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add sustain and keep your tuning locked in, so you can focus on what matters most—your music.

Complete with a premium gig bag, signature picks, and access to eMedia online lessons, the Epiphone LP Special II is more than just an instrument; it's a comprehensive package for aspiring rock stars eager to unleash their inner Slash.

Key Features:

  • AAA Flame Maple top with a solid mahogany body
  • Comfortable D-shaped mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard
  • 24.75" scale length with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Ceramic Plus Zebra-coil humbuckers for powerful, overdriven tones
  • Built-in Shadow E-Tuner for easy tuning
  • Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for enhanced sustain
  • Included premium gig bag, signature picks, and eMedia online lessons
Sweetwater

Sweetwater

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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar Demo - Sweetwater Sound

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Sweetwater

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The Epiphone Les Paul Special-II

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Sam Isfeld

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Reviews

3.5 out of 5

Based on 5 Reviews and 6 Ratings

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D

A bad guitar? not at all but definitely made for beginners

I've played this guitar for 12 years. Why?

  1. My only gift from my grandma, who passed away already.
  2. With good amplifiers, it sounds great, but the stock pickups are trash for clean sounds. I replaced them, and the sound improvement is noticeable.
  3. The build quality is not great, and the tuners are already broken

But I still love it because I had so much fun, enjoyed quality time with friends, and it helped me shape a style I cannot get it with any other guitar. Tried Gibson, Ibanez and the feeling is just not the same.

Can I recommend it? maybe not considering Squier does better in this market. But it's imperfectly perfect if you want to go into rock or blues.

pedro_dargen

Bad but...

For begginers or as a first guitar is a good one maybe but in the end its a bad guitar, doesnt stay in tune very well, the intonation might be a problem and the neck isnt that good to play, but with some little upgrades can be worth something

The original pickups are really shitty, but if you change them and the tuning machines(I did that lol) can be a good gig backup

Not a special guitar honestly, I have as a backup and for sentimental reasons

tuftt

Good Cheap Guitar

This guitar is amazing at its price and has great tone for a cheap Epiphone.

C

Go with squier

For a first guitar its not ideal. Pickups barely picked up a clean tone and were useless

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C

Go with squier

For a first guitar its not ideal. Pickups barely picked up a clean tone and were useless

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See how Micah Ortega uses Epiphone LP Special II

Micah Ortega

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In this video, Micah does a rundown of the gear he's used, including this guitar.

See how Alonso Figueroa uses Epiphone LP Special II

Alonso Figueroa

Singer, Guitarist

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Alonso Figueroa uses an Epiphone LP Special II, as documented by Electrocosas and authored by Urbano Digital Soluciones Multimedia.

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