If you’re making the transition from widdly rock guitars to something more classic, this guitar’s setup could feel like home. It’s what us players call a ‘D’ shape and this one almost flattens out on the back. The PlusTop Pro has the slimmest neck of any Les Paul we’ve ever had the pleasure of wrapping a fist around. Pull up the notched volume controls to switch from humbucking to single-coil modes.
The difference here is the coil-tap function. You do get the two volume/two-tone layout associated with iconic Gibson designs. So, this has the classic Les Paul control format? The rest of the guitar is crafted from mahogany with a slice of pau ferro standing in for the more endangered rosewood on the fingerboard. This Les Paul has a AAA flame maple veneer glued to its maple top to give it the eyeball pleasuring looks of a ’59 Les Paul.
Have you actually seen this guitar? Just take a look at it and you’ll see why it carries the PlusTop name. £499/€549/$599 Epiphone Les Paul Standard PlusTop Pro
