Epiphone Les Paul Custom Amethyst Sparkle IGC IBGCS

Essential Information About the Les Paul Custom Amethyst Sparkle Guitar

• True "Custom" Spirit: sophisticated aesthetics, multi-ply binding, and mother-of-pearl block inlays for an immediately recognizable high-end look.


• Mahogany + Maple Balance: mahogany body topped with a maple top, designed to combine warmth, attack, and definition, with no chambering (weight relief: none).


• Premium Hand-Wired Electronics: Gibson USA 490R and 498T humbuckers, CTS components, Mallory capacitors, and Switchcraft selector for precise and reliable response.


• Comfort and Sustain: one-piece mahogany neck, long neck tenon, and LockTone hardware for generous note sustain and stable intonation.

A Les Paul Custom "Inspired by Gibson Custom": The Model's Heritage in an Amethyst Sparkle Finish

The Les Paul Custom was born from a simple idea: to offer a more luxurious and "dressed" version of the Les Paul, with stage presence worthy of a suit. This Epiphone, developed in partnership with Gibson Custom within the "Inspired by Gibson Custom" collection, adopts the codes that made the model legendary: block inlays, "split diamond" headstock pattern, generous binding, and the feel of a carefully crafted instrument. The Amethyst Sparkle finish adds a modern and spectacular touch while staying true to the aristocratic character of the Custom.

Who This Les Paul Custom Is For: Stage, Studio, and Demanding Guitarists

This electric guitar is aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist who wants a Les Paul with superior finish quality, ready for recording and touring. Its ergonomics remain typically Les Paul: a reassuring solidbody, a sharp pick attack, and sustain that invites letting notes breathe. In terms of styles, it naturally fits the genres where a Custom shines: rock, hard rock, gritty blues, modern pop, classic metal, and even more electric jazz when seeking a round, dense, and cleanly articulated sound.

The SlimTaper neck profile facilitates fast runs and wide stretches, while the 12" / 304.8 mm radius offers a good compromise: flat enough for bends and lead playing, yet comfortable for chords.

Sound: Gibson 490R and 498T Humbuckers, From Warmth to Bite

The heart of this Les Paul Custom is based on a proven recipe: mahogany + maple top. Mahogany provides a warm foundation rich in mids, with a tactile "substance" feel under the fingers. The maple top adds clarity, snap to the attack, and better definition when pushing gain. Choosing a non-weight relieved body enhances the feeling of solidity and sound density, with a fuller projection and very natural note sustain.

The long neck tenon neck/body joint contributes to this feel: more vibration transfer, consistent response across the neck, and sustain that supports both slow vibratos and strong bends. The ebony fingerboard, a Custom signature, adds a crisp attack and particularly pleasant definition on tight chords, arpeggios, and riffs that need to stay precise.

Regarding pickups, the combination of Gibson 490R (neck) and Gibson 498T (bridge) covers a very wide spectrum. In the neck position, you get a round, creamy, and generous tone, ideal for singing leads, blues, and smooth rhythms. At the bridge, the 498T delivers higher output and bite: perfect for punchy riffs, solos that cut through the mix, and saturations that retain detail. The 2 volume and 2 tone controls, combined with the 3-position toggle switch, invite you to sculpt the sound directly on the guitar: roll back volume to clean up the amp, soften tone to thicken a solo, or use the middle position for balanced rhythms.

Finally, the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece secure intonation and stability while supporting this Les Paul signature: a sharp attack, solid low mids, and a "note that holds" feel when letting chords ring.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup without error, this Les Paul Custom will easily accept electric guitar strings, a 6.35 mm / 1/4" instrument cable, picks, and a strap (standard size). A hard case is already included, convenient for protecting the finish and securing transport.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed

Shape	Les Paul	Radius	12" / 304.8 mm
Style	solidbody	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Body wood	mahogany	Nut	Graph Tech
Top	maple	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Binding	multi-ply (top and back)	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Finish	gloss	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Weight relief	none	Hardware finish	nickel
Color / finish	Amethyst Sparkle	Plastics	black
Neck wood	mahogany (one piece)	Knobs	Black Speed
Profile	SlimTaper	Pickup covers	nickel
Joint	long neck tenon	Neck pickup	Gibson 490R
Fingerboard	ebony	Bridge pickup	Gibson 498T
Fingerboard binding	single-ply	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Inlays	blocks	Selector	3-position toggle
Frets	22 medium jumbo