Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured MB
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Epiphone
Les Paul Modern Figured MB
Product Info
Article Number:
569635
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Les Paul Modern Figured MB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
