Epiphone Les Paul Ukulele VS
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Epiphone
Les Paul Ukulele VS
Product Info
Article Number:
257312
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Les Paul Ukulele VS
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Les Paul Ukulele VS is a fun, visually striking instrument perfect for beginners or players who appreciate a classic Les Paul aesthetic. It offers a surprisingly good amplified tone for the price, making it a solid choice for casual jamming or small gigs. The comfortable neck profile makes it easy to pick up and play.
Product Description
- Epiphone Les Paul Ukulele VS
- Ukulele
- Body shape: Concert
- Body: Mahogany
- Laminated AAA flamed maple top
- Bolt-on mahogany neck
- SlimTaper D-neck profile
- Fretboard: rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Scale: 38.1 cm (15")
- 21 Frets
- Nut width: 3.33 cm (1-5/16")
- Passive controller
- White pickguard
- Rosewood bridge with PVC saddle
- Pickup: Under-saddle piezo
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Gig bag included
- Matching case: Article Nr: #223359# (not included in the delivery)
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant, and pleasing tonal foundation.
- • Flamed maple top adds visual appeal and a touch of brightness to the tone.
- • SlimTaper D-neck profile offers comfortable playability, especially for smaller hands.
- • Under-saddle piezo pickup delivers a surprisingly clear amplified signal for its price range.
CONS
- • PVC saddle can slightly dampen sustain compared to a bone or tusq option.
- • Laminated construction, while cost-effective, doesn't offer the same tonal complexity as solid wood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction may limit the sustain and overall resonance compared to set-neck designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Laminated AAA flamed maple
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Concert (38.1 cm / 15 in scale)
Frets
21
Electronics
Under-saddle piezo pickup
Weight
Approximately 1.3 kg (46 oz) - typical for a concert ukulele with hardware
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Frequently Asked Questions
The under-saddle piezo pickup provides a cleaner, more focused sound than some budget options with cheaper transducers, but lacks the warmth of a dedicated microphone system.
Yes, the fretboard is finished with a thin gloss coating. It's generally smooth, but some players might prefer a slightly more open feel, which can be achieved with light polishing.
Absolutely; Epiphone clearly aimed to appeal to guitarists looking for a ukulele with a familiar feel and aesthetic. It's a great gateway instrument for guitarists exploring the ukulele world.
