Epiphone LP Custom 1979 Adam Jones
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Epiphone
LP Custom 1979 Adam Jones
Product Info
Article Number:
569557
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
LP Custom 1979 Adam Jones
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,558.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Adam Jones LP Custom is a seriously cool instrument. It nails that Tool vibe with the reversed neck pickup and ebony board, and the build quality is surprisingly good for an Epiphone. It’s a premium-priced option that’s perfect for players seeking a unique, heavy-hitting tone and a comfortable neck, especially those inspired by Adam Jones’ style.
Product Description
- Epiphone LP Custom 1979 Adam Jones
- Electric Guitar
- Adam Jones (Tool) Signature Model
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: arched maple
- Neck: 3 piece maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: ´79 replica Medium "C"
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl block
- Split diamond headstock inlay
- Fingerboard binding
- Headstock binding
- 5-Ply body binding
- 7-Ply top binding
- Pickups: 1 reversed Custombucker (neck) and 1 Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker (bridge)
- 2 Volume controls (DiMarzio 500K bridge volume)
- 2 Tone controls
- CTS pots and .047uF Orange Drop capacitors
- Machine heads with large knobs
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Antique Silver Burst
- Incl. Protec case
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers incredible sustain and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • The reversed Custombucker neck pickup delivers Jones’ signature dark, scooped tone.
- • CTS pots and Orange Drop caps provide excellent signal integrity and vintage-style warmth.
- • The '79 replica neck profile is comfortable and familiar for many players.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavy for extended playing sessions.
- • Seymour Duncan Distortion bridge pickup might limit versatility for some genres.
- • While well-built, Epiphone's finish quality can occasionally show minor inconsistencies.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with arched maple top
Neck Material
3-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
1 reversed Custombucker (neck) & 1 Seymour Duncan Distortion (bridge)
Scale Length
24.75"
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Locktone ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It creates a darker, more scooped tone with less mid-range presence, characteristic of Adam Jones' bass-heavy style, and gives a unique voicing.
Epiphone has done a commendable job; it’s designed to emulate the feel of a '79 Gibson, offering a comfortable medium 'C' shape, though subtle differences are inevitable.
While the Epiphone delivers excellent value, Gibson Custom Shop guitars offer a higher level of detail and refinement, but the Epiphone provides a very close approximation at a more affordable price point.
