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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitars | Demo and Overview with Nick Hames

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This Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar is a bold reinterpretation of a classic design, offering premium craftsmanship and striking aesthetics. Part of Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Collection, this guitar features a mahogany body with a flame maple top, delivering rich sustain and articulate brightness. The ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays adds visual elegance while ensuring smooth playability. Equipped with ProBucker Custom humbuckers modeled after Gibson Custom's acclaimed pickups, this instrument provides iconic Les Paul tone with dynamic versatility. The Widow's color-matched binding and chrome hardware create a standout look, making this guitar as visually captivating as it is sonically impressive.

Mahogany and Flame Maple for Balanced Tone

Built with a solid mahogany body and flame maple top, the Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center exclusive delivers a tonal foundation that balances warmth and clarity. The mahogany construction emphasizes midrange richness and sustain, while the flame maple top adds brightness and definition to every note. Enhanced by the guitar's 7-ply binding and gloss finish, the materials work together to deliver a responsive and articulate sound. Whether you're exploring complex chord voicings or melodic lead lines, the combination of premium tonewoods ensures excellent tonal depth and dynamic range with every performance.

ProBucker Custom Pickups for Dynamic Sound

The Les Paul Custom Widow is equipped with Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups, offering tonal versatility inspired by vintage Gibson humbuckers. The neck pickup delivers smooth, creamy tones ideal for rhythm playing, while the bridge pickup provides tight, focused clarity for leads. Both pickups capture the full-frequency spectrum, from warm lows to sparkling highs. Paired with CTS potentiometers and independent tone and volume controls, this setup offers allows you to shape your sound with precision. The ProBucker Custom pickups ensure rich harmonic detail and dynamic response, making them ideal for recording and live performances.

Premium Electronics for Precision Control

The Les Paul Custom Widow's electronics are designed for seamless playability, featuring independent volume and tone controls alongside a three-way pickup selector switch. The CTS potentiometers offer a smooth, tactile feel for precise adjustments, allowing players to sculpt their tone with ease. The intuitive layout ensures quick transitions between settings, whether blending pickups or isolating specific frequencies. This setup provides a user-friendly interface for achieving nuanced tonal variations in real time, making it a reliable choice for demanding musical environments.

Chrome Hardware and Durable Construction

Designed for long-lasting performance, this special-edition Les Paul boasts elegant chrome hardware, including Grover Rotomatic tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio and a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stopbar tailpiece. These components provide stable tuning and optimal string vibration for sustained resonance. The Graph Tech nut reduces friction at the string contact points, improving tuning stability and enhancing overall durability. Combined with its set-neck construction and reinforced build, this model is crafted to withstand the rigors of frequent use while maintaining consistent playability.

A Limited-Edition Les Paul With Premium Features

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar offers a distinctive look and high-end features suited for players who demand both style and performance. From its flame maple top to its ProBucker pickups and color-matched binding, this guitar delivers a premium playing experience. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, this Guitar Center-exclusive Widow combines stunning aesthetics with precise craftsmanship to inspire your creativity.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Indigo Burst
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Indigo Burst
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Indigo Burst

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  • Mahogany body delivers rich tone and exceptional sustain
  • Flame maple top enhances aesthetics with a striking visual appeal
  • Modern Medium C neck profile provides smooth playability and comfort
  • Ebony fingerboard ensures durability and a fast playing surface
  • Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups deliver warm, vintage-inspired tones
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures stable tuning and precise intonation
  • Graph Tech nut enhances string stability and reduces unwanted friction
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners provide reliable tuning and fine adjustment
  • Color-matched binding adds refined elegance and cohesive design
  • Premium gig bag offers protection during storage and transportation

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Body
  • Body shape: Les Paul
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Top wood: Flame maple
  • Binding: Color-matched 7-ply top
  • Finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck profile: Modern medium C
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard wood: Ebony
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid block
Hardware
  • Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
  • Nut material: Graph Tech
  • Nut width: 1-11/16"
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
  • Hardware finish: Chrome
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
  • Controls: Two volume and two tone with CTS potentiometers
Other
  • Case: Premium gig bag
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of strings: 6

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4.65

34 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I love playing this guitar

This is my first Epiphone Les Paul. When I saw the Widow edition I jumped on it and bought a red one. The finish is unique and beautiful. I plugged it in and started playing. Wow does this guitar sound good! Lots of tone on tap via the knobs and pickup switch, and it sounds wonderful coming out of my amps and effects. The pickups in this Les Paul Widow are no joke, they are giving me everything I ask for. At this point I think there's no reason for me to change them out. The guitar is meaty but not too heavy. The neck is comfortable and smooth. It's easy to get to the fret you want. It stays in tune and feels solid. I haven't found a downside yet. The rumors are true, Epiphone is making some great instruments. I look forward to many years of rocking out on this excellent guitar.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Great Guitar! The guitar center in Redmond lied tho

Got this in indigo burst. Absolutely stunning to look at and shred on. Was told it was handcrafted in Indonesia. After close look, I saw that they removed the "handcrafted in china" sticker so they would sell it faster. No problem with Chinese gear for me but I hate being lied too

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing22
  2. Jamming20
  3. Small Venues17
  4. Recording16
  5. Rock Concerts11
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz2
  2. Poor Pick Up1
  3. As previously stated - Paint scheme1
  4. None1
  5. Hit and miss top wood finishes1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced22
  2. Professional Musician8
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Feel29
  2. Fun To Play27
  3. Solid Electronics25
  4. Good Tone24
  5. Good Pick Up20
  • Beautiful Guitar That Plays Well

    5

    submitted6 days ago

    bySamuel

    fromShelton CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love this Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow! Plays real nice and feels amazing while playing. Definitely recommend!

  • I am very happy with my les Paul guitar 🎸

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byMickel

    fromLouisiana new Orleans

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Jam at home

  • Looks Stunning...

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byJoseph

    fromSo Cali

    I got/ordered this almost immediately upon learning about. My specific Orange Widow was featured on "The Trogly's Guitar Show" (YouTube). The thing is perfect in everyway. There is one thing that it is lacking for me though. That is the pick ups. They just don't quite do it for me. I just don't fully like the sound out of them. Now for 2/3 finger power chord punk rock stuff, I'm golden. But as I get older I'm preferring more chords and soloing type stuff, and these picks ups just don't have quite the clarity I'm looking for when trying to drive my tube amp. Everything else is perfect. Thin neck, low action, plays fast and easy, looks UNBELIEVABLY awesome. Definitely happy with my purchase.

  • Thank you, Guitar Center

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byJim

    fromLong Beach, CA

    Yes, it's a 3 piece body, with veneer top and back, but dang, I love the sound & playability of this guitar. My Gibson 335 is a gem, but this one'll get the gig play time. Don't pre-judge negatively. Had two Gibson's lately, this meets my requirements more. Looks nice, as well.

  • I love playing this guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byAaron

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    This is my first Epiphone Les Paul. When I saw the Widow edition I jumped on it and bought a red one. The finish is unique and beautiful. I plugged it in and started playing. Wow does this guitar sound good! Lots of tone on tap via the knobs and pickup switch, and it sounds wonderful coming out of my amps and effects. The pickups in this Les Paul Widow are no joke, they are giving me everything I ask for. At this point I think there's no reason for me to change them out. The guitar is meaty but not too heavy. The neck is comfortable and smooth. It's easy to get to the fret you want. It stays in tune and feels solid. I haven't found a downside yet. The rumors are true, Epiphone is making some great instruments. I look forward to many years of rocking out on this excellent guitar.

  • Incredible Les Paul Guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    bySteve

    fromBaltimore MD

    Well what can you say. It's absolutely stunning to see and fantastic to hold and play. I still say that the China factories are the highest quality. The Widow sounds great unplugged and plugged in. I have the indigo burst. Get one while you still can.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDonald

    fromMissouri

    Do you offer pro set up?

    Do you offer pro set up?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, not at the warehouse level. It will be set up bt Epiphone.
  • asked byGioma

    fromItaly

    Do you shil to Europe (Italy) too?

    Do you shil to Europe (Italy) too?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byChris

    fromSeattle Washington

    What does widow mean?

    What does widow mean?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    In the context of the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow electric guitar, the term "Widow" is a cosmetic or branding nickname, not a technical or traditional guitar term.
  • asked byNo

    fromDelafield, Wi

    Where is the guitar made?

    Where is the guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
  • asked byGary

    fromLincoln, Ne

    In which country are these guitars made?

    In which country are these guitars made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
  • asked byRonny

    fromBrussels

    Do you ship to Belgium?

    Do you ship to Belgium?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byPop

    fromSo gate ca

    Does it have lefthanded versions

    Does it have lefthanded versions

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byTravy

    fromGreen Bay wi

    Are the pickups wax potted?

    Are the pickups wax potted?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the pickups on the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow GC Exclusive Electric Guitar in Orange Burst are wax potted.
  • asked byRoyalRon

    fromEast Tennessee

    Is this available in a left hand??

    Is this available in a left hand??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byRoscoe

    fromAlabao

    What is the country of origin?

    What is the country of origin?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
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