Gearank Recommendation
The Epiphone Les Paul Special VE appeared on our recommended list for Humbucker Equipped Solidbody Electric Guitars Under $200 from June 2020 until May 2021 when it was out-ranked by other models.
Overview
The Les Paul is easily the most iconic dual humbucker guitar, used by equally iconic artists like Les Paul himself, Neil Young, Slash, Zakk Wylde and many more. And to this day it is being cloned and copied by so many manufacturers.
Gibson’s sub-brand Epiphone, is at the forefront when it comes to affordable Les Pauls, the Special VE being the best rated one among its siblings.
It features the same unmistakable single cutaway body, but using more affordable materials which include poplar for the body.
Other features include having a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and Tune-o-matic fixed bridge.
If you’re looking for an entry-level Les Paul, then this is your best bet.
Specifications
- Body: Poplar
- Finish: Cherry, Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, Vintage Worn Walnut, Ebony, Vintage Sunburst
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic fixed bridge
- Pickups: 650R Humbucker Neck, 700T Humbucker Bridge
- Neck: Mahogany
- Scale Length: 24.75″ ( 629 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: Not Specified
- Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-way
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About the Author
Alexander Briones
I have been writing about and researching music gear for many years, all while serving as a music director at my local church. I engage in guitar playing and singer-songwriter stints, in addition to mentoring young musicians and teaching guitar and bass.
