B-day Tribute

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus

Today would’ve been Les Paul’s 100th birthday so let’s talk the famous solid-body six string. Now the most sought after, and expensive, Les Paul’s come from Gibson, while more affordable models can be found under the Epiphone banner. Epiphone is older than Elvis and has been making instruments since 1873.  In 1957, Gibson bought its rival and has offered more affordable versions of Gibson guitars through the Epi subsidiary ever since.

Les Paul’s association with Epiphone, however, came before the Gibson buyout. Waaay back in the 1940s, Les Paul built one of the first solid-body electrics, ‘The Log’ at the Epiphone NYC factory. A dedicated dog, Les would head into the Epiphone shop at night and tool around with ideas. Basically, Les and Epi have got history. The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus was created to pay homage to the brand and the man’s long-standing relationship.

The Tribute is a classic mahogany-body with a carved maple top Les Paul featuring a ’60 slim tapered neck. The eyeball opener here are the addition of Gibson USA ’57 classic hum buckers.

For more info on the Tribute or other Epiphone Les Paul’s head to epiphone.com