Epiphone EILS5-HS Les Paul Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Body and Neck: The Epiphone EILS5-HS Les Paul Standard 50s showcases a solidbody design with a Les Paul Standard 50s shape, crafted from warm and resonant mahogany. Topped with clear-toned maple, it boasts a Heritage Cherry Sunburst gloss finish. The mahogany neck, featuring a ’59 Rounded Medium C profile and a long neck tenon, ensures comfortable playability. The Indian laurel fingerboard, adorned with pearloid trapezoid inlays, has a 304.8mm (12″) radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 43.0mm (1.692″) Graph Tech® NuBone® nut.

Hardware and Electronics: Equipped with Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners at an 18:1 ratio, this guitar offers reliable tuning stability. The Epiphone LockTone™ ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece enhance sustain and intonation. The hardware features a nickel finish, complemented by gold Top Hat control knobs with dial pointers. The cream pickguard and black PVC control covers add to the vintage aesthetic. For electronics, the guitar includes Epiphone ProBucker-1 and ProBucker-2 humbucking pickups, delivering authentic 50s-era tones. The control setup includes 2 Volume, 2 Tone CTS® pots with Mallory capacitors, 50s-style wiring, and a 3-way Epiphone toggle switch.

Miscellaneous: The guitar’s Heritage Cherry Sunburst color is visually striking. Although the case is sold separately, the guitar is compatible with optional hardshell or EpiLite™ cases. Strings are Gibson, .010-.046, ensuring great playability out of the box. The manufacturer part number for this model is EILS5VSNH. This Epiphone model stays true to its legacy while incorporating modern reliability and performance, making it an excellent choice for both players and collectors seeking that classic 1950s Les Paul experience.