Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Worn Ebony


Description
The Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro IV electric guitar delivers the timeless tone and craftsmanship that has defined the Les Paul name for decades. Combining a solid mahogany body with a maple top, this model provides a tonal foundation rich in warmth, depth, and natural resonance. The Modern Medium C-shaped mahogany neck ensures smooth playability, paired with an ebony fingerboard featuring pearloid block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets for precision across the fretboard. Powered by Epiphone Probucker Custom pickups, this guitar offers a versatile sonic palette, complete with coil-splitting capabilities for detailed tonal control. Finished with gold hardware and a 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, the Les Paul Traditional Pro IV embodies a premium design built to inspire musicians of all levels.
Gibson Alnico Humbuckers for Legendary Tone
This guitar is equipped with Epiphone Probucker Custom humbuckers that deliver the warm, articulate tone that has become synonymous with Les Paul models. Designed with alnico magnets and enamel-coated wire, these pickups produce exceptional clarity, rich harmonic overtones, and smooth sustain. The push-pull volume controls enable coil-splitting, offering players access to single-coil-like tones for added versatility. Whether dialing in creamy leads or tight rhythms, the Probucker Custom pickups provide a balanced output that excels in dynamic performance settings.
Classic Les Paul Mahogany Construction for Superior Resonance
The Les Paul Traditional Pro IV features a solid mahogany body and neck, providing a tonal foundation full of warmth and sustain. Mahogany's dense grain enhances midrange frequencies, creating a rich, resonant sound that's ideal for expressive playing. The ebony fretboard adds articulation and smooth response, while the Modern Medium C neck profile offers ergonomic comfort for extended sessions. Combined with the maple top, this guitar's construction ensures balanced tone and lasting quality that players can rely on.
Precision Gibson Electronics for Seamless Playability
This model features upgraded electronics, including CTS potentiometers and a treble-bleed circuit, ensuring consistent tone clarity at all volume levels. The intuitive control layout—with independent volume and tone knobs—allows players to shape their sound with precision. The three-way toggle switch provides quick pickup selection, while locking tuners ensure stable tuning during even the most demanding performances. With these advanced features, players can achieve their desired tone effortlessly while maintaining reliable performance.
Durable Hardware for Long-Term Reliability
Gold-plated hardware accentuates this guitar's premium aesthetic while offering durable functionality. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece anchor the strings securely, enhancing sustain and vibrational transfer. Grover Rotomatic tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio provide fast, accurate tuning adjustments, while the Graph Tech nut reduces friction for smooth string movement. Each component is engineered to withstand heavy use, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability for both studio and stage applications.
Designed for Players Seeking Classic Tone and Style
The Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro IV electric guitar combines heritage-inspired design with modern refinements. Whether you're recording, performing, or practicing, this guitar's tonal richness and ergonomic features ensure a seamless playing experience. Paired with a premium gig bag for convenient transport and protection, this model is built for musicians who demand both quality and reliability.



Features
- Mahogany body and neck deliver balanced tone and singing sustain
- Push-pull coil-splitting adds versatility for single-coil-like tones
- Alnico Classic humbuckers produce warm articulate sound perfect for rock
- Treble-bleed circuit retains clarity at lower volume levels
- Locking tuners ensure fast tuning and long-lasting stability
- Tune-O-Matic bridge maximizes string vibration transfer and sustain
- Indian laurel fretboard enhances warmth and smooth playability
- Heavy-duty toggle switch built to withstand aggressive playing
- Smooth contours offer comfort for extended playing sessions
- Metal barrel knobs provide precision control and reliable durability
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Specs
- Body material: Mahogany
- Top material: None
- Finish: Worn vintage
- Weight relief: None
- Body shape: Les Paul single cutaway
- Neck material: Mahogany
- Neck profile: SlimTaper
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard material: Indian laurel
- Number of frets: 22
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Locking tuners
- Knobs: Metal barrel volume and tone knobs
- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Configuration: HH
- Neck pickup: Alnico Classic humbucker
- Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic humbucker
- Controls: Push-pull coil-splitting volume controls
- Additional feature: Treble-bleed circuit
- Strings: 10-46
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Sold separately
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4.44
120 Reviews
95%
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Most Liked Positive Review
90% as good as a Gibson for 20% the price
For a little over a year, I worked in a small boutique custom shop which was owned and operated by a master luthier who had previously worked for Fender in the 60s and had built guitars has entire life. I learned so much from him. During my time there I repaired, set up, and maintained hundreds of Gibsons, including custom Les Pauls, and other crazy guitars that I honestly had no business touching; as well as helping build hand-made custom guitars at the highest level of quality we were capable of. I'm no luthier by any means, but my point is that I know guitars inside and out, I've held and maintained many irreplaceable/"mythic" guitars... and I know good and bad quality when I see it. I have a 1999 Gibson Les Paul Standard that is my baby - the crown jewel of my collection - and I'm not going to lie to you, a real-deal plekked Gibson from the right era *can* be better. But not 5 times better. This Epiphone is basically 90% of a Gibson at 20% the price. The biggest thing I want to call out is that the fretwork on this thing is just bonkers for the price. I level, crown, and polish the frets on most of my import guitars to get the action down to around 1mm or less (where I like it) without buzz; but I didn't need to for this Epiphone. I may have gotten lucky, but right out of the box I was able to set it up, plug it in, and then proceed to slay dragons with it. I bought a pair of Gibson 498t/490r pickups before getting an Epiphone expecting to swap them in, but I haven't yet and just don't need to. The tone is brutal and slightly more modern sounding with the pickups that it came with. Finish has no flaws, stays in tune, intonates well, sounds good, crazy good fretwork, looks good on the wall and on stage, and it's not so irreplaceable that I'm afraid to keep it on a stand outside of the case. This is one of the best deals I've gotten in my 23 years of playing.
Most Liked Negative Review
Revised Review - had to return it to Nashville
OK, it played great for a while after getting it set up. For about three months. Then the fret buzz came back. So I took it back for adjustment again. The Guitar Tech at the store adjusted it and told me if if went out again soon, call Epiphone. Three months later, it was buzzing again. They guy at Gibson had me take it to Guitar Center (3 hours away) to have a certified tech check it. He adjusted it, but saw a defect (hump) in the neck. He told me that if the buzz came back soon, return it to Gibson/Epiphone. It was buzzing the next day. It could not be repaired, but they replaced it with a very nice upgrade, so no complaints with service. Disappointed though, it was fun to play and looked nice; I expected better. BUt the upgraded replacement is very very nice too
- Practicing94
- Jamming86
- Small Venues50
- Recording47
- Rock Concerts28
- Fret Buzz10
- Craftsmanship7
- Flat Sound6
- Poor Pick Up5
- None3
- Experienced69
- Novice34
- Professional Musician11
- Child1
- Good Feel107
- Fun To Play102
- Good Tone102
- Good Pick Up85
- Solid Electronics80
Reviewed by 120 customers
Love mine, didn't really "get" LPs until I got this one
submitteda month ago
byMatt
fromColumbus, OH
The whole thing feels so well made. The pickups fall firmly into the "good enough" category for me, I may upgrade them down the road but it's hardly a priority and I'd be happy to keep it as is indefinitely. Neck feels AMAZING. Great buy for the price, especially if on sale.
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submitteda month ago
bynick
fromharrison ohio
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
i have a used standard epiphone les paul and love it but when i was at guitar center and picked it up i knew i had to get it so i did
Great Guitar
submitted2 months ago
byMatt
fromBoston MA
Picked up the black version today. Played around 4 hours and have no complaints. Out of the box it feels amazing. Has a great finish and is light but still feels well made. Unless you have unlimited funds there is no reason to get a Gibson over this. If it wasn't for being lighter than a Gibson you would never know. Highly recommended.
Quality guitar at a price you can afford!
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submitted3 months ago
byJon
fromWillowbrook, IL
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Very excited to grab this Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited Edition. Its solidly built and sounds great! To top it off, its a Les Paul! Gets playing the guitar to the next level because of how it sounds and the feel is awesome!
#sweepstakes. Great Product.
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submitted3 months ago
byLen
fromCary, NC
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I am a person returning to guitar after a 50 year hiatus. I always loved the Gibson Les Paul's but did not have the budget for one at this time and to be honest, I don't know how the playability could be any better with this Epiphone Les Paul. I play for personal enjoyment usually once per day +/-. I do wish there was a little more user info provided (in print) from Gibson such as suggested settings on the dials, etc...still monkeying with those.
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submitted3 months ago
byJeff
fromFranklin, KY
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Great Guitar, plays and sounds great
Q&A
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submitteda year ago
asked byWawaz
fromLong Island, NY
I just bought one of these from GC and in the packaging it stated it had Gibson strings on it. Which style or type are used on this guitar. By the way it sounds Great.
The strings are .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 gauge.submitteda year ago
asked byThomas
fromFallon Nevada
How many guitars are in a limited edition
I don't know. Perhaps an inquiry to Epiphone.submitteda year ago
asked bySteve
fromErie, PA
Does it come with a case?
Unfortunately, no. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.submitted2 years ago
asked byRaymond
fromSacramento, CA
Weight of the guitar?
All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry but I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 8.5 lbssubmitted2 years ago
asked byRaymond
fromSacramento, CA
What the weight of the guitar?
All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry but I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 8.5 lbssubmitted3 years ago
asked byGuitar14
fromVirginia
Can you share the packing dimensions ? I need to ship it overseas
The Packing Dimensions are: H: 4.5" W: 17.25" D: 42.50" Weight 11.46 lbssubmitted3 years ago
asked byDave
fromWarwick, ri
What is the "worn" finish?
It looks used.submitted3 years ago
asked byBilly
fromSeffner,Fla.
Does this come factory setup?
This will be set up at the factory, yessubmitted3 years ago
asked byChristian
fromSalt Lake City
What gauge string are on it? I have this Lp and if I wanted to put a lighter gauge what would you recommend?
Stock they come with light gauge strings, which would be 9's. You would have to go to Ultra light strings at that point.submitted4 years ago
asked byRay
fromHalf Moon Bay, Ca
Does the neck have a gloss finish, or a satin finish?
This model will have a gloss finish