Is the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s worth it?

Yes for players who want a vintage-spec Les Paul without Custom Shop money. At $499 at Dave's Guitar Shop as of November 4, 2026, it undercuts most Gibson Les Pauls by well over a thousand dollars.

How does it differ from the Les Paul Standard 60s?

The 50s model has the thicker '59 Rounded Medium C neck and ProBucker 1 and 2 pickups. The 60s model uses a slimmer neck and ProBucker 2 and 3 pickups for more output.

Is the neck too thick for small hands?

It measures about .89 inch at the first fret and 1.01 inch at the 12th, which is chunky by modern standards. Players used to slim necks should try one before buying.

What comes in the box?

The guitar and a premium gig bag. No stand, cable or strap is included.

Epiphone lists 2.5 to 5 kg depending on the individual guitar. Mahogany Les Pauls typically land in the heavier half of that range.

It rarely drops far below $499 new. Watch for holiday sales and open-box listings, and check the price history before buying.

What do buyers say about the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Electric Guitar?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 192 ratings. Buyers like: Staff helped a buyer with a daughter's first guitar, mindful of budget and explained everything clearly; Staff helped a customer find what they needed; Worth a 3-hour drive; staff and Dave were kind and answered questions about the PRS collection.

Where can I buy the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Electric Guitar?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Dave's Guitar Shop, Amazon, Guitar Center, Newell's Music, WillcuttGuitars.com.

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Electric Guitar: $499.00 at Dave's Guitar Shop, 29% under other stores

Q: Where is the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Electric Guitar cheapest?

At Dave's Guitar Shop, for $499.00, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 192 ratings, owners treat it as one of the best-value Les Paul copies available. Most praise the pickups, build and included gig bag; the main complaints are weight and the chunky neck.

Pros

ProBucker pickups sound close to vintage humbuckers
Solid build and finish for the price
Gig bag included
Good setup out of the box for many buyers

Cons

Heavy for long standing sets
Thick neck takes getting used to
Some units need a setup tweak on arrival

From Dave's Guitar Shop

Recreates the feel and tone of 1950s-era Les Pauls
Mahogany body with maple cap
Bound '59 Rounded Medium C-shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon
Laurel fretboard with classic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers with 3-way toggle and volume/tone controls per pickup
Kalamazoo headstock, Graph Tech nut, era-appropriate wiring and CTS pots

Materials: Mahogany body with maple cap; mahogany neck; Indian Laurel fingerboard; Graph Tech nut
Shipping: Free domestic shipping for guitar and small items orders over the stated threshold; FedEx is the preferred carrier, UPS and USPS available upon request; contact
In the box: Premium gig bag

About the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Electric Guitar

From Epiphone:

"Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson™ Collection proudly presents the Les Paul™ Standard 50s! This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1950s-era Les Pauls. Epiphone’s long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world’s first solidbody electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les’ first solidbody guitar, nicknamed “the Log,” would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made. This guitar is crafted with a mahogany body with a maple cap, a bound ’59 Rounded Medium C-shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon, laurel fretboard with classic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets, Epiphone’s Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone Probucker™ humbuckers™, and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, Graph Tech® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots. A premium gig bag is also included."

Cardinal Red, Gloss finish, Maple top on a Mahogany body, 1959 Rounded Medium C shaped Mahogany neck, Bound 12” radius Indian Laurel fingerboard with the pearloid trapezoid inlays and medium jumbo frets, 24.75” scale length, 1.69" nut width, the neck measures .89" at the 1st and 1.01" at the 12th frets, Epiphone ProBucker 2 bridge and ProBucker 1 neck pickups, 3-way toggle switching and volume and tone controls for each pickup, Epiphone LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece, Epiphone Vintage Deluxe tuners, 8.9 pounds, With gig bag

What buyers say

Buyers like

Staff helped a buyer with a daughter's first guitar, mindful of budget and explained everything clearly
Staff helped a customer find what they needed
Worth a 3-hour drive; staff and Dave were kind and answered questions about the PRS collection