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Epiphone Power Players Les Paul Electric Guitar - Dark Matter Demo

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Dark Matter
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Shorter Scale Length. Larger-than-life Performance.

For some, the size and scope of a full-scale electric guitar can be intimidating. At Sweetwater, we believe that nothing should come between you and your creativity, and the Epiphone Power Players Les Paul is a fantastic solution to this problem. Tailor-made for beginner guitarists and players with small hands, the Power Players Les Paul sports a shorter scale length and slimmed-down body, ensuring easier playability for younger players while maintaining the core of what makes an LP so special. Its full-sounding mahogany body joins a bolt-on mahogany neck cut to a flawless SlimTaper "D" profile for comfortable, speedy fretting in all positions. Epiphone's 700T and 650R humbuckers dish out that coveted Les Paul flair with ease, with individual volume and tone knobs fine-tuning your sound to taste. Small on size yet big on sound, the Epiphone Power Players Les Paul is ready to rock whenever you are.

Fine-tuned for younger players with plentiful accessories

Where the Power Players Les Paul truly shines is in its unique and player-focused optimizations throughout. This comes in the form of a shorter, 22.73-inch scale length and a smaller body, solidifying this 6-string as an excellent choice for younger players and anyone with smaller hands, or those in need of a portable axe dishing out high-octane performance. Additionally, a sculpted neck heel allows easy access to the Power Players Les Paul's upper frets, critical during those searing solos that skyrocket up the fingerboard. Epiphone included a handy set of accessories to get you started right out the box, including a strap, picks, an instrument cable, and a gig bag for safe storage.

Classic LP tone courtesy of Epiphone humbuckers

The sound of a Les Paul can be heard across countless recordings in practically every genre imaginable. To deliver this iconic tone, Epiphone went with a pair of in-house designed humbuckers tailor-made to conjure the warmth, richness, and power of a vintage set. When it comes to hot and heavy lead tones, the 700T in the bridge fits the bill, perfect for hard rockers of all stripes needing power and clean-cutting clarity onstage. Flip to the 650R in the neck, and you'll encounter a thicker, mellower sound, ideal for rhythm playing and cleaner passages. With humbuckers like these, you can rip through your favorite songs while forging your own sonic path!

Epiphone Power Players Les Paul Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic Les Paul sound and feel meets a shorter scale length and smaller body
  • Designed for younger players, guitarists with smaller hands, or anyone needing a solid travel guitar
  • 22.73-inch scale length better meets the needs of beginner players
  • Warm-sounding mahogany body lays a solid tonal foundation
  • Mahogany neck cut to a SlimTaper "D" profile and capped with Indian laurel for effortless shredding in any position
  • 700T and 650R humbuckers deliver classic Les Paul tones with ease
  • Includes strap, picks, instrument cable, and gig bag

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Shape: Les Paul
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color: Dark Matter
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Slim Taper D
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Trapezoid
  • Number of Frets: 22, Nickel
  • Scale Length: 22.73"
  • Nut Width: 1.614"
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Lightning Bar Compensated Wrap Around
  • Tuners: Die Cast with Kidney Buttons
  • Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650R Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700T Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
  • Accessories: Guitar Strap, Picks, Instrument Cable
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ES1PPLPEBNH3

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