electric · single-cut
Les Paul Standard 50s/60s
| Maker | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States / Korea / China / Indonesia |
| Type | electric · single-cut |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Price | USD 699 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1873 |
| Status | current |
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard comes in 50s and 60s versions that differ mainly in neck profile and pickup voicing, at a fraction of a USA Les Paul's cost.
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Why it matters
These Inspired by Gibson models closed most of the gap between Epiphone and Gibson, using the same 24.75-inch scale as the originals. The 50s build has a rounded medium C profile, while the 60s version tapers slimmer, so the decision is largely about feel. For anyone weighing a mid-priced single-cut, this is the model other brands get measured against.
Note
IBG-era Les Pauls with period-correct necks and Unbucker/Classic pickups; the definitive mid-priced LP.
Specifications
- Scale length: 628.65 mm (24.75 in)
- Neck shape: 1959 Rounded Medium C ('50s) / SlimTaper 60s C ('60s)
Before you buy
- Try both neck profiles if possible, as they suit different hand sizes
- Pickup sets differ between the 50s and 60s versions
- Individual weights vary, so ask for a figure when ordering remotely
Other opinions
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Long & McQuade Musical Instruments · 2022-12 · 86,238 views
“André Skinner and Kevin Simpson explore the amazing new Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's.”
Product demo of an Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s, clean and overdriven.
Gear4music Guitars · 2021-01 · 50,301 views
“For more information on this product: You're about to have an epiphany.”
Shop demo of an Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s in Vintage Sunburst.