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Conceived initially as a student model and later picked up by countless punk and rock players, the Les Paul Junior is famed for its no-nonsense playability and spikey tone. There is something so elegantly simple about a Les Paul Junior. So if you’re looking for a pure Les Paul tone, with none of the flashy extras, then the Studio is the perfect choice for you. The other options are Smokehouse Burst, Wine Red, and Ebony.
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It's great to see a few new colors available, with the Alpine White giving you the option of channeling your inner Frank Iero or Jade Puget. The coil-split option also means the Studio lives up to its name as the perfect recording partner.
EPIPHONE LES PAUL 1959 PRO
Straying slightly from the other models on this list, the Studio is equipped with the Alnico Classic PRO pickup set, which offers a somewhat different flavor from the standard ProBucker found on the other models. This Epiphone version has the exact same mission statement, offering players the thunderous LP tone they're searching for in a no-nonsense, affordable package. Originally released in '83 as a stripped-down alternative to the flashy Les Paul Standard, the Studio offered the same great tone, without all the bells and whistles. The Les Paul Studio has gone on to develop an identity all of its own. So if you're looking for a straightforward LP that won't break the bank, then this has to be it. Featuring the surprisingly great-sounding ProBucker humbuckers, as well as CTS potentiometers - which is a nice touch - this Les Paul just rocks. At the end of the day, this is the guitar all the others on the list are measured against and is what we think about as the quintessential affordable Les Paul. If we had to recommend one guitar, it would be the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s. So, whether you're playing away at the blues, bringing the house down with technical-shred, or donning a top hat for your best Slash impression, we're pretty sure we can find your next axe among this list. We have put the entries into price order, to make it a little easier to find what you are looking for, and also included some handy buying advice to help you make an informed decision. No matter your personal style and playing technique, you'll be sure to find an Epiphone Les Paul that will suit you. Well, not to worry, that's what we are here for. It can seem like a daunting task to find the best Epiphone Les Paul for you, considering there are so many variations on offer - not to mention they all look very similar and have a lot of features in common.