Epiphone Les Paul Classic HCS
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Epiphone
Les Paul Classic HCS
Product Info
Article Number:
482195
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Les Paul Classic HCS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$588.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Les Paul Classic HCS is a solid choice for players seeking that iconic Les Paul vibe at a more accessible price point. The Alnico Pro Custom pickups really step up the game, offering a surprisingly rich and versatile sound, and the slim taper neck makes it comfortable to play. It's a great workhorse guitar for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- Epiphone Les Paul Classic HCS
- Electric Guitar
- Modern Collection
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian laurel
- Fretboard inlays: Trapezoid
- Cream-coloured neck and body binding
- Neck profile: Slim taper
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico Pro Custom humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume
- 2 Tone
- 3-Way switch
- CTS Electronics (coil-splitting and phase switching)
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Stopbar tailpiece
- Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
PROS
- • Alnico Pro Custom pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany body and maple top combination provides a warm, resonant, and balanced sound.
- • CTS electronics offer coil-splitting and phase switching for added tonal versatility.
- • Slim taper neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles and hand sizes.
CONS
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions; typical Les Paul heft.
- • Indian laurel fretboard, while functional, lacks the premium feel of rosewood or ebony.
- • Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, while attractive, might show minor imperfections up close.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
2 Alnico Pro Custom Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer significantly improved clarity, output, and a more vintage-inspired tone, moving beyond the typical 'budget' humbucker sound.
It's genuinely slim, comfortable for players who prefer a thinner neck profile – a noticeable upgrade from some older Les Paul designs.
While not Gibson-level, the Epiphone’s build quality is remarkably good for the price, especially with the modern features and improved hardware.
