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title: "Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst"
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# Mahogany body & neck for rich tone Tune-o-matic bridge for sustain & easy string changes 650R/700T humbuckers for classic Les Paul sound Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst

**Brand:** epiphone
**Price:** $U55253
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## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst by epiphone
- **How much does it cost?** $U55253 with free shipping
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## Best For

- epiphone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epiphone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unbeatable Value:** Get professional-grade sound and style without breaking the bank—limited lifetime warranty included.
- • **Pro-Level Hardware:** Tune-o-matic bridge and stop-bar tailpiece ensure perfect intonation and effortless string swaps.
- • **Premium Mahogany Build:** Experience warm, resonant tones from a solid mahogany body and neck.
- • **Classic Humbucker Pickups:** 650R/700T pickups deliver that legendary Les Paul sustain and punch.
- • **Iconic Vintage Sunburst Finish:** Turn heads with a timeless look that screams rockstar status.

## Overview

The Epiphone Les Paul Special II Vintage Sunburst is a budget-friendly electric guitar crafted with a mahogany body and neck, featuring Indian Laurel fretboard and classic 650R/700T humbucker pickups. Equipped with a Tune-o-matic bridge and stop-bar tailpiece, it delivers authentic Les Paul tones and sustain. Perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike, it offers professional features and a vintage aesthetic at an unbeatable price, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

What's so special about the Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar? The super-low price for starters and that's not all. It gives you all the essential elements of a Les Paul. Made with a mahogany body, bolt-on mahogany neck, smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, this baby is every bit as handsome as its uptown cousins. Features 700T/650R open-coil humbucking pickups that deliver long, singing sustain and true Les Paul tones. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty. Strings: D'Addario; 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46

Review: Super value for the money. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice... - The Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review). The pickups, tune-o-matic bridge and stop piece are the same ones used in Epiphone's more expensive guitars, and are similar to what's used in much more expensive Gibsons. Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups, this is not as big a deal as many might make of it. Given the vast array of other things that influence electric guitar sound -- strings, amp choice and settings, effects pedals and so forth -- the guitar sounds great as is. The finish and general fit and balance of the guitar are great. There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. Those days are past with the Epiphone LP Special II. All that said, there a few things to remember. * The guitar comes with very light bendy strings. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. If you don't know how to do this, ask someone who does. You can ruin a guitar, permanently, by being too aggressive with a truss rod adjustment. * The guitar has a mahogany neck, but a basswood body. Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments. It is not worse or better than mahogany or maple. It is just different. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. * Epiphone has more than one factory making these guitars. One is in China, the other in is Indonesia. The guitars made by each are very close in every detail, but not exactly, perfectly the same. * The Chinese examples of the sunburst model that I have seen have a slightly golden-orange tone to the sunburst pattern, more like the traditional sunburst color in American guitars. The Indonesian examples I have seen have a much more over all orange look. Basswood does not have a lot of visible grain. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like desertcart and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. * The Chinese examples I have seen tend to weigh more. One Indonesian model I saw weighed a full pound and half less than the Chinese model right next to it. There is not, unfortunately, any way to tell from the box or from the barcode or SKU number on the box what factory a given example inisde the box came from. The system will deal out whatever is in stock at the moment. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. There are some people who will complain that this guitar has a bolt on neck. True, the set necks of the more expensive Epiphones and Gibsons are nicer. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck? Probably not. The guitar this model is probably closest to, in spirit and purpose, is not the Gibson Les Pauls but, rather, to the old Gibson Melody Maker guitars from the 60s. That said, this is a hell of lot more guitar for the money than any Melody Maker ever was, and adjusted for inflation, relative to what a Melody Maker would have cost you in 1968, for example, it is almost like Epiphone paying you to play it. People listen to music, not guitars. Music is made by players, not by pickups and electronics. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED.
Review: After a proper set-up 5 stars Damn nice guitar - I am editing my previous review on this little guitar after taking the time to properly set it up, dial it in and play it for a while. I edited yet again as someone didn't appreciate my "gloating" over other guitars I own. Sorry to offend YOU. I made a knee jerk review (again) right after I got this. But in all fairness I received my Gibson Les Paul on the same day, buying IT from my local music store and professionally set up, ready to go. I was comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. But now, even after comparing them to each other, they really aren't that far apart. The Gibson is the best guitar I've ever owned and made my previous comparison based on it. But this little baby is now my second favorite. My other review was NOT FAIR!!!!!! I paid a lot more for the Gibson and 149 bucks for this Epiphone. Dollar for dollar this little Ephiphone is a steal!!!! WOW!!! I must honestly admit, the edge goes to my Gibson, but not by as much as you'd think. This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price. If I were to play them each blindfolded I would never guess one was $149 guitar, ever! The tone of the Epiphone is much like the Gibson Les Paul. It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock. To be honest, I will probably play this Epiphone a LOT more than the Gibson. After all, if I ding this one up I haven't broke the bank. I think I'll tend to use this one a lot more than the other. I am very happy with this Epiphone Les Paul and will proudly play and OWN it. I am amazed they can make this thing for the money they charge. I may purchase another one and put it away as I'm sure the price won't stay this low. PLUS, I'll get another one in a different color!! You can never have too many guitars.. I am going to an a pickguard to this one. The finish on it is outstanding and I'd like to keep it that way. If I were thinking of learning to play the guitar, this one is a no-brainer....BUY IT!!! If you're an established player looking for a really nice practice guitar, I'd buy this one is a heartbeat. I was shocked at how sweet it sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays. Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC. New rule for me, no writing reviews until I own the product for at least one week!!!!!

## Features

- Mahogany neck and body
- Indian Laurel Fretboard
- 650R/700T Humbucker Pickups
- Heavy-duty 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and non-rotating heavy duty output jack
- Tune-o-matic bridge and Stop-bar tailpiece

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CZUV0 |
| Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,407 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #303 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Vintage Sunburst |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,611) |
| Date First Available | July 30, 2004 |
| Fretboard Material | Laurel Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tune-O-Matic |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-H |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | ENJRVSCH1 |
| Material Type | Laurel Wood, Mahogany Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 22 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 45 x 17 x 7 inches |
| Scale Length | 24.75 |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Mahogany Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Epiphone
- **Color:** Vintage Sunburst
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Laurel Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany Wood

## Images

![Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LKkccnmTL.jpg)
![Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715ECgJUgcL.jpg)
![Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JHAtGgq0L.jpg)
![Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Vintage Sunburst - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NCN6O4-zL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it easier for people with small hands?**
A: You can buy guitars that are 3/4 scale, so 3/4 smaller than a regular guitar. This guitar is a full-size guitar. These are the kind of guitars that you want for children or people with very small hands. 

If you were in doubt and you're just learning to play or the person in question is just learning to play, you're better off buying the smaller guitar and buying a bigger one later.
Because one of the things about playing guitar, is if you get into it your own more than one. Sort of like lightsabers and Star Wars, eventually you have to make decisions for yourself.

The frets on the guitar can very slightly, depending on the scale length used by the guitar brand. For instance, Fenders (thus Squier) have a slightly, less than an inch, longer scale length than Gibsons (thus Epiphones too) do.

The full-sized guitar scale length range is 24"-26.5" from the guitar nut at the top of the fretboard, where the strings pass through to the headstock, to the bridge towards the bottom of the guitar.
That's the area that makes the sound.

All Gibson/Epiphone will be 24.5" almost all Fender/Squier will be 25.5" (except Mustangs which are 24").

The longest scale length guitars are seven string Ibanez, Jackson, Schecter, and others.

**Q: Is this guitar easy for people, adults, with small hands?**
A: yes, I have the Gibson version. It's one of my favorites, (I have 14 guitars).  The size makes it enjoyable to play even while sitting down, (I'm also sixty years old).  I have smaller hands with a touch of arthritis in my left thumb, the Gibson scale works better for me than the longer Fender scale.  You can't beat this guitar for the money.  It's easy to make adjustments too if you feel so inclined.

**Q: Can this work with the game RockSmith?**
A: It most certainty can... I own rocksmith and bought this guitar for my self... I works with rocksmith better than my three other guitars do

**Q: Doesa guitar case come with guitar**
A: The one I ordered did not come with a case.  It's a great guitar especially for a younger player who is still developing strength in his or her hands.  The case did add an expense.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super value for the money. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice...
*by A***S on October 4, 2010*

The Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review). The pickups, tune-o-matic bridge and stop piece are the same ones used in Epiphone's more expensive guitars, and are similar to what's used in much more expensive Gibsons. Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups, this is not as big a deal as many might make of it. Given the vast array of other things that influence electric guitar sound -- strings, amp choice and settings, effects pedals and so forth -- the guitar sounds great as is. The finish and general fit and balance of the guitar are great. There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. Those days are past with the Epiphone LP Special II. All that said, there a few things to remember. * The guitar comes with very light bendy strings. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. If you don't know how to do this, ask someone who does. You can ruin a guitar, permanently, by being too aggressive with a truss rod adjustment. * The guitar has a mahogany neck, but a basswood body. Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments. It is not worse or better than mahogany or maple. It is just different. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. * Epiphone has more than one factory making these guitars. One is in China, the other in is Indonesia. The guitars made by each are very close in every detail, but not exactly, perfectly the same. * The Chinese examples of the sunburst model that I have seen have a slightly golden-orange tone to the sunburst pattern, more like the traditional sunburst color in American guitars. The Indonesian examples I have seen have a much more over all orange look. Basswood does not have a lot of visible grain. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. * The Chinese examples I have seen tend to weigh more. One Indonesian model I saw weighed a full pound and half less than the Chinese model right next to it. There is not, unfortunately, any way to tell from the box or from the barcode or SKU number on the box what factory a given example inisde the box came from. The system will deal out whatever is in stock at the moment. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. There are some people who will complain that this guitar has a bolt on neck. True, the set necks of the more expensive Epiphones and Gibsons are nicer. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck? Probably not. The guitar this model is probably closest to, in spirit and purpose, is not the Gibson Les Pauls but, rather, to the old Gibson Melody Maker guitars from the 60s. That said, this is a hell of lot more guitar for the money than any Melody Maker ever was, and adjusted for inflation, relative to what a Melody Maker would have cost you in 1968, for example, it is almost like Epiphone paying you to play it. People listen to music, not guitars. Music is made by players, not by pickups and electronics. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a proper set-up 5 stars Damn nice guitar
*by D***E on January 25, 2014*

I am editing my previous review on this little guitar after taking the time to properly set it up, dial it in and play it for a while. I edited yet again as someone didn't appreciate my "gloating" over other guitars I own. Sorry to offend YOU. I made a knee jerk review (again) right after I got this. But in all fairness I received my Gibson Les Paul on the same day, buying IT from my local music store and professionally set up, ready to go. I was comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. But now, even after comparing them to each other, they really aren't that far apart. The Gibson is the best guitar I've ever owned and made my previous comparison based on it. But this little baby is now my second favorite. My other review was NOT FAIR!!!!!! I paid a lot more for the Gibson and 149 bucks for this Epiphone. Dollar for dollar this little Ephiphone is a steal!!!! WOW!!! I must honestly admit, the edge goes to my Gibson, but not by as much as you'd think. This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price. If I were to play them each blindfolded I would never guess one was $149 guitar, ever! The tone of the Epiphone is much like the Gibson Les Paul. It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock. To be honest, I will probably play this Epiphone a LOT more than the Gibson. After all, if I ding this one up I haven't broke the bank. I think I'll tend to use this one a lot more than the other. I am very happy with this Epiphone Les Paul and will proudly play and OWN it. I am amazed they can make this thing for the money they charge. I may purchase another one and put it away as I'm sure the price won't stay this low. PLUS, I'll get another one in a different color!! You can never have too many guitars.. I am going to an a pickguard to this one. The finish on it is outstanding and I'd like to keep it that way. If I were thinking of learning to play the guitar, this one is a no-brainer....BUY IT!!! If you're an established player looking for a really nice practice guitar, I'd buy this one is a heartbeat. I was shocked at how sweet it sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays. Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC. New rule for me, no writing reviews until I own the product for at least one week!!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well crafted in the Les Paul tradition
*by R***V on November 25, 2025*

Beautiful instrument . Delivered in great out of the box working plug and play condition. Looks and sounds quite like my Gibson Les Paul . Perfect for my 16 yr old who has taken up guitar playing

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