Is the Epiphone Les Paul Custom worth it over a Standard?

Yes if you want the Custom look: ebony board, gold hardware and extra binding. The Standard costs less and sounds close, so pick the Custom for cosmetics and the ebony feel.

Is $799 a good price?

It is the best new price among the three stores listing it as of November 4, 2026. Used and open-box examples often sell for less, so compare before buying.

Solid mahogany Les Pauls typically run around 8 to 9.5 pounds. Try one in a store if weight matters for long gigs.

What comes in the box?

The guitar only, with no case or gig bag in most listings. Budget for a case or bag.

Does it have coil splitting or other switching?

The Custom uses standard Les Paul wiring with two humbuckers and a three-way switch. It does not offer coil splits.

Is the neck slim or chunky?

It has a rounded, medium-profile mahogany neck with a 43 mm nut. Players used to slim necks may find it full.

Where is the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar cheapest?

At Amazon, for $799.00, 38% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Amazon.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Best price now

$799.00at AmazonObserved at 7:24 PM

38% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom is a solid mahogany single-cut electric guitar with a 24.75-inch scale, ebony fingerboard and gold hardware. It is the dressed-up version of the Les Paul Standard, with multi-ply binding on the body and headstock and block inlays. The latest best new price is $799 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, and three stores list it new.