Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured MB

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured MB

Epiphone

Les Paul Modern Figured MB

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Product Info

Article Number: 569635
Brand: Epiphone
Model: Les Paul Modern Figured MB
Price: $878.90

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This Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured MB is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. The ebony board and modern pickups give it a snappier, more responsive feel than a traditional Les Paul, making it perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It’s a great option for players wanting a premium feel without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured MB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • "Ultra Modern Weight Relief" - weight-reduced body
  • Top: AAA flamed maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Standard trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
  • Neck profile: Asymetrical Slim Taper with Contoured Heel Profile
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 1 ProBucker 2 (neck) and 1 ProBucker 3 (bridge) humbucker
  • 2 Volume controls with push/pull function for coil tap
  • 2 Tone controls
  • 1 with push-pull function for phase switching
  • 3-Way switch
  • LockTone ABR bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece
  • Locking machine heads
  • Colour: Mojave Burst
  • Incl. Premium gig bag
PROS
  • • Ebony fretboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain; a real upgrade.
  • • ProBucker pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful, modern tone.
  • • Asymmetrical Slim Taper neck is exceptionally comfortable for a wide range of players.
  • • Locking tuners and a LockTone bridge offer reliable tuning stability, gig-ready.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body, even with weight relief, can still feel substantial for some players.
  • • Coil-tap functionality is somewhat limited; lacks true single-coil character.
  • • Figured maple top, while attractive, can sometimes feel a little 'applied' visually.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with AAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups ProBucker 2 (Neck) & ProBucker 3 (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72")
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge LockTone ABR Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) – estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Slim Taper is noticeably thinner and faster, offering a more modern feel than the typically chunkier vintage profile. It's a comfortable departure for players preferring a quicker, easier playing experience.
They're a very good approximation, offering a similar sonic character but with a slightly more refined high-end response. They’re a significant step up from many entry-level pickups, though they won’t perfectly replicate a genuine Gibson.
Yes, it does reduce the weight compared to a solid mahogany Les Paul, but it’s still a mahogany guitar, so it retains a substantial feel. It’s not as light as a chambered guitar, but it's definitely more manageable.

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