Quick id of this epiphone les paul please...

[Mystery123]

I have a line on this for two bones and headstock is not very clear.
I think it's standard plus top but wanted to confirm. Can't make out what it says on the truss rod cover.
Serial starts with DW040200## so I assume it's 2004 model.
thanks

[1neeto]

Sometimes I wonder if some sellers are really trying to sell their guitars. What a terrible pic. Ask the seller for better pics of the headstock and the back since you want to be sure it’s a set neck LP.

[Mystery123]

I got it for whatever it's worth.

Here's a pic of headstock.

[1neeto]

Originally Posted by Mystery123

I got it for whatever it's worth.



Here's a pic of headstock.

It clearly says Gibson on the truss rod cover. I see 4 pots which is good, cheap Epiphones usually have just two. Can’t tell if the top is carved. Is the neck bolt-on or set neck? If set neck then that’s a decent deal at $200. If bolt-on, then $200 is about what they go for brand new.

[Mystery123]

Originally Posted by 1neeto

It clearly says Gibson on the truss rod cover. I see 4 pots which is good, cheap Epiphones usually have just two. Can’t tell if the top is carved. Is the neck bolt-on or set neck? If set neck then that’s a decent deal at $200. If bolt-on, then $200 is about what they go for brand new.

What bolt-on Epiphone lp goes for $200 new that has 4 pots and abalone inlay?
I don't recall any model.
Les paul 100 has dots on the fretboard.
The cheapest 4 pot lp with matching inlay I see is Studio model that is $400 new, on sale at $300 sometimes.

Haven't tested it yet so not sure if it even works. I drove 2 and half hours in rush hour traffic so it better work.
Here's a pic of the back.
Looks like it is set model from the pic, no?



BTW, it came with strap, a small Johnson amp, stand, korg tuner and cable.

[1neeto]

Hard to tell they’re abalone from the pic, but I did pass on the fact they’re trapezoid style which is a feature of their $500+ LP’s. $200 with the goodies is a good deal.

[Mystery123]

Originally Posted by 1neeto

Hard to tell they’re abalone from the pic, but I did pass on the fact they’re trapezoid style which is a feature of their $500+ LP’s. $200 with the goodies is a good deal.

I was looking for little better than beginner guitar and this one fits the bill.

Just tested and it works.
One pot is scratchy so needs a shot of deOxit.
Those were seller's pictures.

Here are mine: Still not sure what exact model is but from my research, it looks like a Standard Plus Top Pro.

[1neeto]

Ah much better pics. Congrats on your NGD! A scratchy pot is a $10 fix and a few minutes with a soldering gun at worst.

[Dru Edwards]

Congrats! I don't know if it's a Plus model or not but that's a nice flame top.

Regarding the serial #, I found an Epiphone serial number site and "DW" means it was made in DaeWon, China. I think you're correct about the "04" meaning 2004.

Send Epiphone (or Gibson) an email and ask them the model/specs. I did a few years ago for my Epi Slash and they responded. Just make sure to include pics.

[Mystery123]

Thanks.
Pro model supposed to have coil tapping.
This one doesn't so I guess it's standard with alnico pickups instead of probuckers.
I'll email Epiphone.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Mystery123

Thanks.
Pro model supposed to have coil tapping.
This one doesn't so I guess it's standard with alnico pickups instead of probuckers.
I'll email Epiphone.

Let us know what you hear.

[Mystery123]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Let us know what you hear.

After I did more research, I was pretty confident it's Standard PlusTop model and Gibson confirmed it.

Customer Service <[email protected]>
Hi,
The pictures and serial number are indeed consistent with an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop model in Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, made in China in February of 2004. Thanks, and I hope this helps!

Jon
Customer Service
Gibson Brands, Inc.
1-800-4GIBSON
[email protected]
www.gibson.com