Product Comparison: Epiphone Les Paul SL vs Epiphone Les Paul Special VE
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General Specifications
Brand
Epiphone
Epiphone
Model
Les Paul SL
Les Paul Special VE
Origin
Indonesia
Indonesia
About the Product
The Epiphone Les Paul SL is the most affordable two pickup Les Paul ever made. With a slim lightweight poplar body and Epiphone Ceramic pickups the SL produces a great sound while still being easy to handle.
The Les Paul Special VE is powered by Epiphone Open Coil humbuckers and is available in beautiful new “Vintage Worn” colour finishes including Cherry, Ebony, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, and Walnut. For decades, the Les Paul Special has been one of Epiphone’s best selling electric guitars.
Key Specs
Guitar Type
Electric
Electric
Guitar Size
4/4
4/4
Number Of Strings
6
6
Hand Orientation
Right-handed
Right-handed
Pickup Configuration
SS
HH
Pickup Type
Passive
Passive
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Epiphone Les Paul SL Electric Guitar
- The feel of the guitar is solid and has a good weight.
- It came pre-strung and was quick and easy to get in tune.
- The neck is very comfortable and the guitar plays very well.
- It played great right out of the box after some fine-tuning adjustments I did on my own.
- Played / Sounded great right out of the box!
Epiphone Les Paul Special VE Electric Guitar
- Feels good, nice finish, easy to play.
- Love the pickups and the weight and set the action very low.
- This guitar plays great and has great tone controls.
- It plays well and came in great conditions.
- This guitar looks really great and plays smoothly.
Size & Weight
Total Length
40.15 in.
40.15 in.
Nut Width
1.69 in.
1.69 in.
Body Depth
3.1 in.
3.1 in.
Weight
6.17 lbs.
6.61 lbs.
Materials
Fingerboard
Granadillo
Indian Laurel
Bridge
Nickel
Nickel
Neck
Hard Maple
Mahogany
Side/Rib
Alder
Mahogany
Top
Alder
Mahogany
What customers say about "Materials"
Epiphone Les Paul SL Electric Guitar
- The finish is great. Great guitar.
- Beautiful colors, solid finish.
- Guitar has a nice natural finish and sounds great!
- Fit and finish of guitar overall was good for the price.
- The guitar is cool and well made.
Epiphone Les Paul Special VE Electric Guitar
- It doesn't feel cheap, and looks great.
- The “Vintage” finish looks good.
- Beautiful color and nice finish on the body and the neck.
- Good finishes, good sound, good guitar.
- Playable right out of the box. Nice finish and a great sound. Very happy.
Features
String Scale
24.75 in.
24.75 in.
Number Of Frets
22
22
Strap Included
No
No
Pickguard
Yes
Yes
Tuners
Chrome Die-Cast
Premium Die-cast
Pick Up System
Single-Coil
Epiphone Humbucker
Sound Controls
Volume, Tone, 3-way pickup selector
Volume, Tone, 3-way pickup selector
Bridge Type
Wrap-Around Combo
LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Neck Fixation Type
Bolt-on
Bolt-on
Extras
Gig bag Included, Dual Action TrussRod, Pearloid Dot, 60s SlimTaper™ Profile
Dot inlays, SlimTaper C Profile, Vintage Finish
What customers say about "Features"
Epiphone Les Paul SL Electric Guitar
- Very nice sound with easy controls.
- The frets are great no issues and the sound is incredible.
- Neck pickup sounds pretty good.
- It looks great and sounds great!
- Great sound and classic look.
Epiphone Les Paul Special VE Electric Guitar
- It is a beautiful guitar and the sound is amazing.
- It looks, sounds, and feels fantastic.
- Good pickups for the price.
- Sounds great and looks beautiful.
- The guitar itself is a beauty and sound is just amazing.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
179.00 $
199.00 $
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