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The Epiphone Special-II GT Electric Guitar has been a staple of guitarists worldwide seeking Les Paul sound and styling for nearly 20 years. Now, Epiphone has reimagined this classic with upgraded features for modern rock and blues players. The Special-II GT delivers full, resonant tone from its mahogany body and neck, with articulate midrange and tight low end. The 650R and 700T humbucker pickups provide cutting lead tones and thick rhythm sounds with clarity and punch.

Legendary tonewoods shape your sound

The Special-II GT's mahogany back, sides and neck provide resonant, balanced tone with clear articulation. Its slim-profile neck offers fast, comfortable playability, while a rosewood fretboard enhances midrange warmth and depth. Together, these tonewoods shape well-rounded tone equally suited to rock, blues and classic rock styles.

High-output humbuckers drive your tone

The Special-II GT is equipped with Epiphone's 650R neck humbucker and 700T bridge humbucker, which provide articulate, high-output tone for solos, rhythm playing and more. The 650R neck pickup offers warm, rounded tone, while the 700T bridge pickup provides tighter low end and cutting treble for solos. Use them individually or combine for a range of vintage-voiced sounds.

Timeless looks, reimagined

The Special-II GT's worn, black finish gives this Les Paul a vintage vibe, with authentic-looking wear and aging. Chrome hardware, including Epiphone's classic trapeze tailpiece, complements the worn finish. A black pickguard provides an elegantly understated contrast. With looks and tone that evoke the golden age of rock, the Special-II GT lets you craft classic sounds at an unbeatable value.

All the essentials, affordable as ever

Like all Epiphone guitars, the Special-II GT includes premium components like CTS potentiometers, Switchcraft toggle switch and jack, and Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty. At a price any guitarist can afford, the Special-II GT delivers professional-grade tone and performance for players of all levels. Now available at Guitar Center, get your Special-II GT today.

Epiphone Special-II GT Electric Guitar Worn Black
Epiphone Special-II GT Electric Guitar Worn Black
Epiphone Special-II GT Electric Guitar Worn Black

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  • Mahogany body
  • Slim Taper hard maple neck, rosewood fingerboard
  • 6-screw vintage-style tremolo bridge, premium 14:1 covered tuning machines
  • Epiphone 700T and 650R humbuckers

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  • Body
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim Taper
  • Neck wood: Hard Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on, contoured heel with recessed 4-bolt pattern
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Adjustable
  • Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 14"
  • Fret size: Medium Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid parallelogram
  • Nut width: 1.68"
  • Electronics
  • Neck: Epiphone 650R
  • Bridge: Epiphone 700T
  • Control layout: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Special electronics: Push/pull Kill Switch
  • Hardware
  • Bridge design: 6-screw vintage-style tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Premium, 14:1 covered
  • Color: Black
  • Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

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4.26

31 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

awesome and affordable lespaul

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Darn, Not too late

This guitar is NOT "The Exact same thing... but with a WHAMMY this time!!". It is a completley different guitar than the Special II. It has a solid Mahogany Body instead of Basswood, which calls for more sustain, 2 A Humbuckers, and a Pushkill, which is basically a Killswitch built into a volume or tone knob. Very Dynamic guitar.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

Overall, happy.

Quick. Pros: Sounds great. The dual humbuckers give you more of an edge. I've played all kinds of music on this thing, sweet high notes to roaring low notes, and it handles them well. To me, the fretboard is smooth, and with good strings it's easy to play what you want. Cons: There are some issues. At the price, the guitar is definitely worth it, but keep these in mind. Low sustain. Compared to my old cheap Fender/Squire Bullet, the sustain is actually less. Tuning. The stock tuners on this are not good. Mixed with the tremelo, the guitar tuning will be annoying. Period. You'll be messing with tuning the thing a lot more than you would if you bought a $499+ guitar. However, at the price, you can buy new tuners, and just deal with it. Conclusion: At the price, you can't not buy the guitar. It's an Epiphone, with dual humbuckers. It has minor issues, as most cheaper guitars do, but the smoothness and sound make the guitar legendary for beginner/intermediate guitarists.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing11
  2. Jamming8
  3. Recording4
  4. School Bands3
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz2
  2. Trouble staying in tune, had to do major set up1
  3. Needs setup1
  4. NONE1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice2
  3. Child1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play11
  2. Good Feel10
  3. Solid Electronics8
  4. Good Tone7
  5. Good Pick Up5

Reviewed by 31 customers

  • Great little guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromPortland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Super surprised on how nice this plays

  • Useless tuners, on a wonderful guitar.

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byEric

    fromTucson, AZ

    The most useless tuners I've seen in 60 years of buying guitars. It's immoral to waste raw materials on such useless garbage. But the guitar itself is an amazing value. Truly.

  • awesome and affordable lespaul

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byEverett

    fromRiver Falls Wi

    the things that i would i like are for one the trem, and the thing body. the guitar is an lip with a strat thickness. the things i dislike about it is that the fretboard doesn't match the body but that's just me.

  • It's an Epi - make no mistake about it!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byWuhlv

    fromWinchester, VA

    Very solid guitar, weight balance is good. Satin finish on the neck makes playing smooth. Kill pot does exactly what it's supposed to do - very cool. Pickups are good, great tones in the Treble position. Rhythm section is a bit muddy, but still usable. Pearloid inlays makes this a must-buy!

  • Epiphone guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBill

    fromEagle Mills NY

    Affordable,and seem to be reasonably built.

  • Playable

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJustPlay!

    fromGlen Burnie, MD

    The fretboard is pictured and described as rosewood but looks more like Pau Ferro to me, compared to the GTs from 2017 or earlier. However, the neck is smooth, frets are well dressed with no buzzing issues, and easy to play overall. Electronics function as they should. The trem is usable with some help from lubricated saddles and nut (I had some Graph Tech parts lying around).

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

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byChad

    fromAtlanta, Ga

    Can you remove the whammy bar?

    Can you remove the whammy bar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes you can.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byEverett

    fromRiver Falls Wi

    Is the neck finished maple?

    Is the neck finished maple?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJawaffe

    fromLas Vegas

    Does this handle drop tunings such as drop c and b well?

    Does this handle drop tunings such as drop c and b well?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJon

    fromundisclosed

    What string gauges does this guitar use?

    What string gauges does this guitar use?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    .10's.Give us a call if you would like some help.877 687 5403

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRandall

    fromBullhead City, Az

    how many years was this model produced

    how many years was this model produced

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTodd

    fromOpp, AL

    Is this particular Epiphone guitar made in the U.S.?

    Is this particular Epiphone guitar made in the U.S.?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, it is not made in the US

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byIan

    fromProvidence ri

    I have a Epiphone special 2gt and can't find the right size whammy bar from where I bought it from.. could you please tell me the right size to search for?? Thanks

    I have a Epiphone special 2gt and can't find the right size whammy bar from where I bought it from.. could you please tell me the right size to search for?? Thanks

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This bridge is exclusive to Epiphone so the bar would have to be special ordered. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAlbert

    fromFl

    How much does this weigh

    How much does this weigh

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 12.25 pounds Product Dimensions 44.5 x 17.2 x 7 inches

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJeff

    fromConcord, NH

    What's the country of origin for this guitar?

    What's the country of origin for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Indonesia

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byShreddedTim

    fromIrvine, Ca

    Are the tuners good?

    Are the tuners good?

    Open Reply -
    These tuners have good customer reviews, yes.
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