Which is better for a beginner?

The Epiphone Les Paul 100. It is new, costs $249 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, and has dual humbuckers ready to play. The Vintage V100 costs $550 and the listed one is used.

Is the Vintage V100 worth the extra money?

Only if you value the graphite nut, gold hardware and figured maple veneer. The Epiphone plays the same scale length for less than half the price.

Which has the better nut?

The Vintage V100. Its graphite nut is a better tuning-stability material than the Epiphone's PVC nut.

Do both have humbuckers?

The Epiphone Les Paul 100 lists dual humbuckers. The Vintage V100 listing does not state its pickup configuration, so check before buying.

Both are mahogany solid bodies at 24.75 inch scale. The Epiphone ships at 10.5 lbs; the Vintage listing gives no weight.

The Epiphone Les Paul 100 is new at $249 at eBay as of November 4, 2026. The Vintage V100 listing is in Good used condition at $550.

Vintage V100 Les Paul Style Electric Guitar vs Epiphone Les Paul 100

The Epiphone Les Paul 100 is the better buy for most shoppers: it costs $249 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, less than half the Vintage V100's $550 at eBay. The Vintage V100 is a step up in hardware and finish, with a graphite nut, curly maple veneer top and gold hardware, so pick it if you want a nicer-feeling Les Paul copy and can spend the extra. Neither is a collector's instrument; both are mahogany singlecuts at 24.75 inch scale.

Today the Epiphone Les Paul 100 costs $301.00 less at its best price.

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