Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut - Figured Bourbon Burst

Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Bourbon Burst – double cut electric guitar with figured maple top and ProBucker pickups

The Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Bourbon Burst is a solid body electric guitar that combines classic Les Paul Special design with enhanced visual detail and modern electronics. With its double-cutaway body and figured maple top, it offers both improved upper fret access and a distinctive appearance.

Overview and features

This model is based on the historic Les Paul Special design but features a double cutaway for easier access to higher frets. The mahogany body is topped with a AAA figured maple veneer, adding visual depth while maintaining the tonal characteristics associated with the Les Paul platform.

Instead of traditional P-90 pickups, this version is equipped with ProBucker humbuckers, providing a broader tonal range and higher output.

Construction and materials

The body is made of mahogany with a bound AAA figured maple veneer top. The mahogany neck features a SlimTaper™ 60s profile, offering a fast and comfortable playing feel.

The bound rosewood fingerboard is fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic dot inlays, designed for smooth playability across the entire neck.

Connectivity and integration

The guitar uses a standard 1/4” output and is compatible with amplifiers, effects pedals and recording equipment according to industry standards.

Control and workflow

The Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured features a traditional control layout:

• 2 x Volume – individual level control for each pickup
• 2 x Tone – individual tone control
• 3-way toggle switch – selects pickups or a combination

This setup allows for flexible tone shaping and quick switching between different sounds.

In-depth – format, standards and compatibility

Pickups and tone

The ProBucker 2 in the neck position delivers a warm and rounded tone, while the ProBucker 3 in the bridge position provides higher output and stronger attack, suitable for more driven sounds.

Hardware and stability

The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece ensure stable intonation and efficient transfer of string vibration. Grover Rotomatic tuners and a Graph Tech nut contribute to reliable tuning stability.

Specifications

• Type: Electric guitar (solid body)
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: AAA figured maple veneer
• Binding: 3-ply top, single-ply fingerboard
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck profile: SlimTaper™ 60s
• Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Inlays: Acrylic dot
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickups: ProBucker 2 (neck), ProBucker 3 (bridge)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way switch
• Finish: Bourbon Burst
• Plating: Nickel

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