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product_id: 958334
title: "Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony"
brand: "epiphone"
price: "HK$3508"
currency: HKD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Epiphone"
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# Mahogany body for rich tone 24.75" scale for classic playability 700T Humbucker pickups deliver sustain Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony

**Brand:** epiphone
**Price:** HK$3508
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with classic Les Paul tone—without breaking the bank!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony by epiphone
- **How much does it cost?** HK$3508 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/958334-les-paul-special-ii-e1-electric-guitar-ebony)

## Best For

- epiphone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epiphone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Mahogany Build:** Experience warm, resonant tones with a solid mahogany body and neck—classic Les Paul vibes without the price tag.
- • **Lifetime Limited Warranty:** Confidence in your gear with Epiphone’s trusted lifetime limited warranty—play worry-free.
- • **Smooth Rosewood Fretboard:** 22 frets of buttery-smooth rosewood for effortless playability and precision.
- • **Powerful 700T/650R Pickups:** Get that signature humbucker growl and sustain that makes your riffs unforgettable on any stage.
- • **LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge:** Enhanced sustain and quick string changes keep you jamming longer and tighter.

## Overview

The Epiphone Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar in Ebony combines a mahogany body and neck with 700T/650R humbucker pickups and a smooth rosewood fretboard, delivering authentic Les Paul sound and feel at an unbeatable price. Featuring a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for enhanced sustain and ease of string changes, this guitar is perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

What's so special about the Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar? The super-low price for starters and that's not all. It gives you all the essential elements of a Les Paul. Made with a mahogany body, bolt-on mahogany neck, smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, this baby is every bit as handsome as its uptown cousins. Features 700T/650R open-coil humbucking pickups that deliver long, singing sustain and true Les Paul tones. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty.

Review: Nice guitar looks and sounds great! - Nice guitar for a great price! Sounds good and great for learning to play. Has really nice finish too.
Review: Super value for the money. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice... - The Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review). The pickups, tune-o-matic bridge and stop piece are the same ones used in Epiphone's more expensive guitars, and are similar to what's used in much more expensive Gibsons. Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups, this is not as big a deal as many might make of it. Given the vast array of other things that influence electric guitar sound -- strings, amp choice and settings, effects pedals and so forth -- the guitar sounds great as is. The finish and general fit and balance of the guitar are great. There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. Those days are past with the Epiphone LP Special II. All that said, there a few things to remember. * The guitar comes with very light bendy strings. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. If you don't know how to do this, ask someone who does. You can ruin a guitar, permanently, by being too aggressive with a truss rod adjustment. * The guitar has a mahogany neck, but a basswood body. Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments. It is not worse or better than mahogany or maple. It is just different. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. * Epiphone has more than one factory making these guitars. One is in China, the other in is Indonesia. The guitars made by each are very close in every detail, but not exactly, perfectly the same. * The Chinese examples of the sunburst model that I have seen have a slightly golden-orange tone to the sunburst pattern, more like the traditional sunburst color in American guitars. The Indonesian examples I have seen have a much more over all orange look. Basswood does not have a lot of visible grain. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like desertcart and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. * The Chinese examples I have seen tend to weigh more. One Indonesian model I saw weighed a full pound and half less than the Chinese model right next to it. There is not, unfortunately, any way to tell from the box or from the barcode or SKU number on the box what factory a given example inisde the box came from. The system will deal out whatever is in stock at the moment. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. There are some people who will complain that this guitar has a bolt on neck. True, the set necks of the more expensive Epiphones and Gibsons are nicer. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck? Probably not. The guitar this model is probably closest to, in spirit and purpose, is not the Gibson Les Pauls but, rather, to the old Gibson Melody Maker guitars from the 60s. That said, this is a hell of lot more guitar for the money than any Melody Maker ever was, and adjusted for inflation, relative to what a Melody Maker would have cost you in 1968, for example, it is almost like Epiphone paying you to play it. People listen to music, not guitars. Music is made by players, not by pickups and electronics. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED.

## Features

- Mahogany body
- 700T Humbucker pickups
- Rosewood fretboard
- 24.75 Scale

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CZUUG |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,990 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #76 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Brand Name | Epiphone |
| Color | Ebony |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,614 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Laurel Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-H-H |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Instrument Size | 45 inches x 17 inches x 7 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 45 x 17 x 7 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 45"L x 17"W x 7"H |
| Item Type Name | Solid-Body Electric Guitar |
| Item Weight | 10 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Epiphone |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ENJREBCH1 |
| Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Model Name | LP Special II Les Paul |
| Model Number | ENJREBCH1 |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 24.75 |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| UPC | 711106268675 711106270029 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime limited warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Epiphone
- **Color:** Ebony
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Laurel Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-H-H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany Wood

## Images

![Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XLZEcgIhL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice guitar looks and sounds great!
*by A***T on June 10, 2026*

Nice guitar for a great price! Sounds good and great for learning to play. Has really nice finish too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super value for the money. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice...
*by A***S on October 4, 2010*

The Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review). The pickups, tune-o-matic bridge and stop piece are the same ones used in Epiphone's more expensive guitars, and are similar to what's used in much more expensive Gibsons. Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups, this is not as big a deal as many might make of it. Given the vast array of other things that influence electric guitar sound -- strings, amp choice and settings, effects pedals and so forth -- the guitar sounds great as is. The finish and general fit and balance of the guitar are great. There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. Those days are past with the Epiphone LP Special II. All that said, there a few things to remember. * The guitar comes with very light bendy strings. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. If you don't know how to do this, ask someone who does. You can ruin a guitar, permanently, by being too aggressive with a truss rod adjustment. * The guitar has a mahogany neck, but a basswood body. Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments. It is not worse or better than mahogany or maple. It is just different. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. * Epiphone has more than one factory making these guitars. One is in China, the other in is Indonesia. The guitars made by each are very close in every detail, but not exactly, perfectly the same. * The Chinese examples of the sunburst model that I have seen have a slightly golden-orange tone to the sunburst pattern, more like the traditional sunburst color in American guitars. The Indonesian examples I have seen have a much more over all orange look. Basswood does not have a lot of visible grain. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. * The Chinese examples I have seen tend to weigh more. One Indonesian model I saw weighed a full pound and half less than the Chinese model right next to it. There is not, unfortunately, any way to tell from the box or from the barcode or SKU number on the box what factory a given example inisde the box came from. The system will deal out whatever is in stock at the moment. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. There are some people who will complain that this guitar has a bolt on neck. True, the set necks of the more expensive Epiphones and Gibsons are nicer. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck? Probably not. The guitar this model is probably closest to, in spirit and purpose, is not the Gibson Les Pauls but, rather, to the old Gibson Melody Maker guitars from the 60s. That said, this is a hell of lot more guitar for the money than any Melody Maker ever was, and adjusted for inflation, relative to what a Melody Maker would have cost you in 1968, for example, it is almost like Epiphone paying you to play it. People listen to music, not guitars. Music is made by players, not by pickups and electronics. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a proper set-up 5 stars Damn nice guitar
*by D***E on January 25, 2014*

I am editing my previous review on this little guitar after taking the time to properly set it up, dial it in and play it for a while. I edited yet again as someone didn't appreciate my "gloating" over other guitars I own. Sorry to offend YOU. I made a knee jerk review (again) right after I got this. But in all fairness I received my Gibson Les Paul on the same day, buying IT from my local music store and professionally set up, ready to go. I was comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. But now, even after comparing them to each other, they really aren't that far apart. The Gibson is the best guitar I've ever owned and made my previous comparison based on it. But this little baby is now my second favorite. My other review was NOT FAIR!!!!!! I paid a lot more for the Gibson and 149 bucks for this Epiphone. Dollar for dollar this little Ephiphone is a steal!!!! WOW!!! I must honestly admit, the edge goes to my Gibson, but not by as much as you'd think. This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price. If I were to play them each blindfolded I would never guess one was $149 guitar, ever! The tone of the Epiphone is much like the Gibson Les Paul. It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock. To be honest, I will probably play this Epiphone a LOT more than the Gibson. After all, if I ding this one up I haven't broke the bank. I think I'll tend to use this one a lot more than the other. I am very happy with this Epiphone Les Paul and will proudly play and OWN it. I am amazed they can make this thing for the money they charge. I may purchase another one and put it away as I'm sure the price won't stay this low. PLUS, I'll get another one in a different color!! You can never have too many guitars.. I am going to an a pickguard to this one. The finish on it is outstanding and I'd like to keep it that way. If I were thinking of learning to play the guitar, this one is a no-brainer....BUY IT!!! If you're an established player looking for a really nice practice guitar, I'd buy this one is a heartbeat. I was shocked at how sweet it sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays. Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC. New rule for me, no writing reviews until I own the product for at least one week!!!!!

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