2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom with EMG's with SKB Gig Bag Black
Description
No sales tax for US customers outside California.
This 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony is a bold, powerful take on the classic Les Paul formula, upgraded with EMG active pickups for modern, high-output performance.
With its tuxedo-black finish, full binding, gold hardware, and unmistakable Custom-style presence, this guitar delivers both visual authority and crushing tone, making it a favorite among rock and metal players who demand consistency and power.
The guitar is in near-mint with the lightest fret wear. The neck is straight and plays perfectly with room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.
The mahogany body and set neck provide the familiar Les Paul sustain and weight, while the EMG pickups push this instrument firmly into modern territory with tight low end, articulate mids, and cutting highs that stay clear even under heavy gain. Palm-muted riffs hit hard, lead lines sing with sustain, and cleans remain surprisingly focused and controlled. The neck profile is comfortable and fast, making it an excellent choice for technical playing, long sets, and studio work.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best. We buy, sell, and take trades on fine guitars every day.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“EMG Les Pauls are absolute monsters for gain.” – The Gear Page
“Tight, clear, and aggressive without mud.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Perfect metal Les Paul without breaking the bank.” – Harmony Central
“Custom look with modern punch.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Rock-solid gigging guitar.” – MyLesPaul Forum
SPECS:
Color: Ebony, Black
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Top: Maple
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Block
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .877"
Neck thickness at 12th Fret: 1.10"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall Length: 39-1/4"
Lower bout: 9-1/4"
Waist: 7-1/4"
Upper bout: 13"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Gold
Pickguard: Missing
Bridge Pickup/Brand: EMG
Pickup Reading: Active
Original?: No
Neck Pickup/Brand: EMG
Pickup Reading: Active
Original?: No
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Non Original EMG
Case: SKB Hybrid
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
This 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony is a bold, powerful take on the classic Les Paul formula, upgraded with EMG active pickups for modern, high-output performance.
With its tuxedo-black finish, full binding, gold hardware, and unmistakable Custom-style presence, this guitar delivers both visual authority and crushing tone, making it a favorite among rock and metal players who demand consistency and power.
The guitar is in near-mint with the lightest fret wear. The neck is straight and plays perfectly with room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.
The mahogany body and set neck provide the familiar Les Paul sustain and weight, while the EMG pickups push this instrument firmly into modern territory with tight low end, articulate mids, and cutting highs that stay clear even under heavy gain. Palm-muted riffs hit hard, lead lines sing with sustain, and cleans remain surprisingly focused and controlled. The neck profile is comfortable and fast, making it an excellent choice for technical playing, long sets, and studio work.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best. We buy, sell, and take trades on fine guitars every day.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“EMG Les Pauls are absolute monsters for gain.” – The Gear Page
“Tight, clear, and aggressive without mud.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Perfect metal Les Paul without breaking the bank.” – Harmony Central
“Custom look with modern punch.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Rock-solid gigging guitar.” – MyLesPaul Forum
SPECS:
Color: Ebony, Black
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Top: Maple
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Block
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .877"
Neck thickness at 12th Fret: 1.10"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall Length: 39-1/4"
Lower bout: 9-1/4"
Waist: 7-1/4"
Upper bout: 13"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Gold
Pickguard: Missing
Bridge Pickup/Brand: EMG
Pickup Reading: Active
Original?: No
Neck Pickup/Brand: EMG
Pickup Reading: Active
Original?: No
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Non Original EMG
Case: SKB Hybrid
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.