Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White IBGCSM

Essential Information About the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White Inspired by Gibson Custom Guitar

• Iconic "Tuxedo" Look: Glossy Alpine White finish, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware for a premium stage presence.


• Gibson Custom Spirit: One-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl inlays, and "open book" headstock with a decidedly high-end style.


• Big Sound and Dynamics: Pair of Gibson USA 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) pickups to go from smooth to biting with authority.


• Refined Electronics: Hand-wired, CTS components, Switchcraft switch, and Mallory capacitors for reliable and musical response.

A "Showcase" Les Paul Custom in the Inspired by Gibson Custom Range

The Les Paul Custom is historically one of the most prestigious variants in the Les Paul family, recognizable by its refined aesthetics and stage-ready DNA. With this Inspired by Gibson Custom version, Epiphone commits to faithfully adhering to the flagship model's codes: luxurious finishes, "Custom"-style playing feel, and a component selection focused on performance, while maintaining the brand's accessibility.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This Les Paul Custom is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an electric guitar with a classic look, a true gain reserve, and excellent band performance. It excels in rock, hard rock, powerful blues, punk, and metal (from tight riffs to sustained solos), while remaining relevant for thick clean tones and warm rhythm playing.

Sound

The mahogany body provides a dense and warm foundation, with rich mids and natural sustain, while the maple top adds attack and definition, ideal for bringing out harmonics and maintaining clarity under saturation. On the pickups side, the Gibson USA 490R neck pickup favors a round and expressive tone for singing leads and thick cleans, whereas the Gibson USA 498T bridge pickup pushes harder: more bite, higher output, and a snappy response perfect for cutting rhythms. Together with the 2 volume, 2 tone controls and the 3-position selector switch, it offers a versatile palette from smooth to sharp, with precise control thanks to the hand-wiring.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, opt for a set of electric guitar strings with a gauge of 10-46 (equivalent to factory setup).

Technical specifications

Body shape	Les Paul	Hardware	gold
Body	solid mahogany	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Top	maple	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Binding	7-ply top, 5-ply back and headstock, 1-ply fingerboard	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic, 18:1 ratio
Body finish	Gloss	Pickguard	5-ply black
Profile	Medium rounded "C" 50s	Truss rod	double action
Neck material	one-piece mahogany	Truss rod cover	2-ply Bell with "Les Paul Custom" inscription
Neck/body joint	glued long tenon	Control knobs	Black Speed
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Pickup selector knob	Cream
Fingerboard	ebony	Pickup selector washer	Black with gold text
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Jack plate	gold metal
Number of frets	22	Plastic parts	black
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Control finish	Black with gold Inspired by Gibson Custom logo
Nut material	Graph Tech	Pickup rings	black
Nut width	1.692" / 43.0 mm	Pickup covers	gold
Inlays	Mother of Pearl Block