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Epiphone Les Paul Special vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard

Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Available colors
User rating
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.7 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
11 %
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Full Comparison

General

Epiphone Les Paul SpecialEpiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard
BodySolid bodySolid body
Neck constructionScrewedGlued
Number of frets2222
Number of pickups22
Number of strings66
Pickup configurationHHHH
Right / left-handedRightRight

Design

Epiphone Les Paul SpecialEpiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Wood
  • Red
  • Transparent
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Brown
  • Black,Wood
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Gold
  • Red
  • Red,Wood
  • Silver
  • White
  • Yellow
Cutawayyesyes
Cutaway typeSingleSingle
Pattern
  • Fire/sunburst
  • Wood
  • Vintage
  • Fire flames
  • Fire/sunburst
  • Vintage
Pickguardnoyes

Dimensions

Epiphone Les Paul SpecialEpiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard
Neck width< 42.67< 42.67
Scale length24.75 in24.75 in

Features

Epiphone Les Paul SpecialEpiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard
Controls
  • Tone
  • Volume control
  • Tone
  • Volume control
ElectronicsPassivePassive
FeaturesMicrophone SwitchMicrophone Switch

Materials

Epiphone Les Paul SpecialEpiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul StandardEpiphone Les Paul Standard
Kind of wood (body)MapleAlder
Kind of wood (fingerboard)RosewoodRosewood
Kind of wood (neck)MahoganyMahogany

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          Epiphone Les Paul Special vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard - User Opinions

          • robby
            over 1 year ago
            The Quick Answer The Gibson Les Paul SpecialGibson Les Paul SpecialThe Gibson Les Paul Special is a variation of the Gibson Les Paul guitar. It was introduced in 1955. It is designed to be an intermediate level instrument, at a price point and trim level between the low-cost Les Paul Junior and the standard Les Paul. Gibson Les Paul Special.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gibson_Les_Paul_SpecialGibson Les Paul Special - Wikipedia has two P90 pickups whereas the Les Paul Standard '50s has either P90 or humbucker pickups and the Standard '60s has humbuckers. The Standard '60s has the thinnest neck compared to the Special and '50s Standard. The Standard is roughly 2-3 lbs heavier than the Special.
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