Best Flame Maple Top Epiphone Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top Epiphone electric guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 64

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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5 Prices - New from $799 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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5 Prices - New from $899 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (4 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (4 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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5 Prices - New from $899 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany with 1/2 Maple cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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4 Prices - New from $719 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany with 1/2 Maple cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Prophecy SG

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335

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Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 64

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2023 Artist series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer top
5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Stop Bar bridge
60s SlimTaper, Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 502C Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic tuners
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4 Prices - New from $899 >
From Epiphone's 2023 Artist series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer top
5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Stop Bar bridge
60s SlimTaper, Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 502C Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners with Tulip Buttons and 18:1 ratio tuners
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4 Prices - New from $629 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners with Tulip Buttons and 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard

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Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard

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Playability 72

Sound 73

Build quality 56

Value for money 72

Overall Score 67

What our users think

Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2021 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Carved Maple with AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Epiphone Ceramic Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Tremolo bridge
Alex Lifeson Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $1,399 >
From Epiphone's 2021 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Carved Maple with AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Epiphone Ceramic Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Tremolo bridge
Alex Lifeson Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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8. Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s

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Playability 73

Sound 65

Build quality 58

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AA Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone ABR Tune-o-matic bridge
60s Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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5 Prices - New from $499 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AA Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone ABR Tune-o-matic bridge
60s Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s

Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Epiphone ES-335 Figured

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Epiphone ES-335 Figured

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Playability 73

Sound 65

Build quality 56

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Layered Maple, AAA Flame Veneer body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Deluxe tuners
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5 Prices - New from $649.97 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Layered Maple, AAA Flame Veneer body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Deluxe tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone ES-335 Figured

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s

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Playability 73

Sound 65

Build quality 54

Value for money 69

Overall Score 64

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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6 Prices - New from $594 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Vintage Deluxe 18:1 ratio machine heads tuners
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6 Prices - New from $594 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Vintage Deluxe 18:1 ratio machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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