Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White IBGM

A "Smoking" Les Paul Custom in the Spirit of the 1950s

Part of the Inspired by Gibson collection, this Les Paul Custom pays tribute to the high-end version conceived in the mid-1950s: an elegant variant designed for both stage and studio, with a more luxurious aesthetic and distinctive details. Here you find the essential Custom markers, such as the ebony fingerboard with "block" inlays and gold hardware, modernized with a performance and reliability-oriented approach. The 1960s-style Kalamazoo headstock and large "split-diamond" complete this deliberate nod to historical codes.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Les Paul Custom Alpine White is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a premium solid-body with a refined feel, capable of handling both massive rhythms and singing solos. It excels in rock, hard rock, blues, pop, and classic metal (when a dense and articulate sound is desired), while remaining credible in softer genres like soul or certain jazz-rock contexts. Its Modern Medium C neck profile facilitates chord transitions, while the Medium Jumbo frets promote precise attack and clean bends.

Sound Characteristics

The choice of a mahogany body and mahogany neck places the guitar within a typical Les Paul tonal signature: rich mids, a sense of density under the fingers, and naturally present sustain, much appreciated for leads. The ebony fingerboard adds definition and a sharper attack, helping maintain clarity even with gain. On the electronics side, the Probucker Custom humbuckers deliver a full and quiet sound with a wide dynamic range: clean tones offer wide and detailed chords, while overdrive provides a tight grain that remains musical. The CTS potentiometers and "period-correct" wiring contribute to a smooth response of volume and tone controls, useful for sculpting the sound without losing control.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with a premium Epiphone gig bag, providing a reliable transport solution. To complete a standard electric setup, you can add picks, a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a stable guitar stand for home or stage use.

Technical specifications

Body	mahogany	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Binding	7-ply top5-ply back and headstock1-ply fingerboard	Hardware	gold
Neck material	mahogany	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Fingerboard	ebony	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic, 18:1 ratio
Inlays	Pearloid Block	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone, CTS potentiometers
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Bridge pickup	Epiphone Probucker Custom
Nut	Graph Tech	Neck pickup	Epiphone Probucker Custom
Neck profile	Modern Medium C