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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Ebony
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Sale Price: $999.00 CDN
Original Price: $1,149.00 CDN
or from $106 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
2 models to choose from:
The Iconic Les Paul at Its Classiest
The new Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphones Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the "tuxedo" version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece. Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots.
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply Custom
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Profile: 60s SlimTaper™
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech® NuBone®
- Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
- Inlays: Pearloid Block
- Joint: Glued in; Set Neck
Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™
- Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone™ Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: "Bell Shaped"; 2-layer Les Paul Custom
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Switch Tip: White
- Switch washer: Gold
- Strap Buttons: Gold
- Pickup Covers: Gold
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 2
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 3
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone - CTS® potentiometers
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Misc.
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
The new Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphones Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the "tuxedo" version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece. Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots.
Specifications
Body- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply Custom
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Profile: 60s SlimTaper™
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech® NuBone®
- Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
- Inlays: Pearloid Block
- Joint: Glued in; Set Neck
Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™
- Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone™ Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: "Bell Shaped"; 2-layer Les Paul Custom
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Switch Tip: White
- Switch washer: Gold
- Strap Buttons: Gold
- Pickup Covers: Gold
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 2
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 3
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone - CTS® potentiometers
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Misc.
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Ebony |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed |
| Case/Gigbag: | Purchased Separately |
| Controls: | 2 Volumes + 2 Tones |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Electronics: | CTS Pots |
| Features: | Black Speed Knobs / Rolled Neck / Split-Diamond Headstock Inlay |
| Fingerboard: | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearloid Blocks |
| Fret Profile: | Medium Jumbo |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Gold |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | Glued-In Set Neck |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Material: | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | 60's Slim Taper |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Number of Pickups: | 2 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech NuBone |
| Nut Width: | 1.692" / 43.00 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Epiphone ProBucker 2 & 3 |
| Pickup Configuration: | HH |
| Pickup Type: | Humbucker(s) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" / 628.65 mm |
| String Gauge: | .010 - .046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 3-Position Toggle |
| Tailpiece: | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Rotomatics 18:1 |
Media
Youtube video product demo
Description: André Skinner and Kevin Simpson explore Epiphone's Les Paul Custom Ebony electric guitar. This guitar is part of Epiphone's outstanding Inspired by Gibson Collection. This video features instrument playing examples along with an in-depth overview of the physical, visual and sonic highlights of the guitar.
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Remarkable Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sydney, Nova Scotia
Very much the equal of any Gibson Les Paul I've ever played, this Epiphone Les Paul Custom is killer. Gorgeous looking, too, this guitar sounds as good as it looks. This is a riff machine. Crystal clear cleans, classic crunchy tones, this stellar instrument can do it all. Highly recommended.
Posted by M.S. MacLeod on Sep 8, 2024
epi les paul custom 3 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
I bought it and overall the QC was very nice, good frets with no nasty unfinished edges.The pickups sound as they should. The problem i am having is the tuners! They were advertised as Grovers and i got Wilkinsons on it. the Salesman said they are just as good.Well in my opinion they are not. Wilkinson set that are on the guitar are 38 dollars a set, where grovers are 90 dollars. The G and D will not stay in tune after 2 songs.Not a kid here, been playing for years. Been a loyal L+M customer for years and my wallet will tell you so. Oh look its now on sale for 999. Only unfortunate product i bought from L+M. Guitar is a fabulous looking piece of kit and well built but if it cant stay tuned where should i take it?
Posted by Dave on Jun 9, 2024
Excellente guitare 5 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
Excellente guitare avec un bon rapport qualité/prix, très confortable à jouer quoi qu'un peu lourde. Magnifique finition sans failles. Très bon service à la boutique de Vaudreuil.
Posted by Daniel on Jan 20, 2024
Excellent Studio Guitar 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Bay, Ontario
This guitar is exactly the one I would recommend to anyone who does a lot of studio recording or anyone who is looking for a jack-of-all-trades guitar. The amount of tonal versatility this thing is capable of makes it a must-have for anyone who plays a wide range of genres. The only things I didn't like were how heavy it was and how hard to reach the upper frets can be sometimes. Other than that, though, this was an absolute beauty of a guitar that plays just as beautifully as it looks!
Posted by Dillon James on Aug 18, 2023
Quite Scrumptious 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Bedford, Nova Scotia
Is quite nice!!
Posted by Todd Tinkerburg on Jun 4, 2023
Epiphone beats Gibson.. Again?? 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sydney, Nova Scotia
I purchased this guitar used literally yesterday. I've owned and played many Les Paul's with the Gibson stamp on the top... And i must say that this Epiphone blows any gibson i ever picked up out of the water. Its feels nice, its easy to play, its not overly heavy (For a les paul), its pups are as full as you could ask a set of buckers to be. With a little bit of dirt and some compression this thing screams blues machine!
I have mine with the pickguard taken off to look similar to B.B. King's Lucille
I have mine with the pickguard taken off to look similar to B.B. King's Lucille
Posted by Devon on Nov 5, 2022
Great Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I've owned my LP Custom a few months now and I'm really digging it. It's my fourth purchase from the new Inspired By Gibson line, and it's definitely the best looking one. But it plays great too, the Probuckers are really good pickups for just about any style.
I bought mine at a big music store chain here in America, and it needed a setup upon arrival, but that's normal for any new guitar.
I bought mine at a big music store chain here in America, and it needed a setup upon arrival, but that's normal for any new guitar.
Posted by Zippo on Oct 11, 2022
Best Les Paul under 1k 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langley, British Columbia
Luckily, I got a good unit. No defect on the finish and assembly but the frets could be better. After a good setup, it sounds great and plays amazing.. not Gibson great but good enough for everything. Somewhere down the road, I will put Burstbucker Pros. But for now, Probucker 2 and 3 really hold its weight. Great value! Also, it looks amazing!
Posted by Joseph on Sep 12, 2022
amazing 1 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
i've had this guitar for about a day now and I got to say, it's amazing
Posted by riley on Aug 17, 2022
Impressed 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
After playing this LP for a couple of months I can say it is an excellent LP. The finish is flawless and believe me, I've inspected the guitar from top to bottom. Not one flaw.
Surprisingly the pups are excellent! I lowered them both, especially the neck pup, and raised the poles for balance and they sound great. No need to replace imo. Hardware and switches seem solid and have held up well with normal use. Nice taper on the pots and very useful tone controls.
Highly recommended.
Surprisingly the pups are excellent! I lowered them both, especially the neck pup, and raised the poles for balance and they sound great. No need to replace imo. Hardware and switches seem solid and have held up well with normal use. Nice taper on the pots and very useful tone controls.
Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2022
Loving this guitar!! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Lethbridge, Alberta
It has amazing quality and tone!! I don't regret it at all, this is my dream guitar and I'm happy I could finally own one.
Posted by Austin on Jan 20, 2022
Wow! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Lethbridge, Alberta
This is the real deal! Amazing tone. Great feel, versatile pickups. Feels like an old friend. This is a pro grade guitar!
Posted by Adam Tenszen on Jun 10, 2021
Great Les Paul tone 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I initially debated between the standard 60s to the custom. The custom was cosmetically more appealing to me but the price was high. So I bought the standard and even though it has a great sound to it, it didn't flatter my tube amp for some reason and it didn't nail down the warm, good sustain tone I expected. I decided to return the standard and add a little more for a custom and it sounded very clean and nice with both pick ups or alone. The sound of the guitar is really good and works well with my multieffect too. The ebony fretboard is comfortable, I found the Laurel on the standard really sticky for my fingers but the ebony was just what I needed in addition to the pretty color of it. Even though it's not the cheapest epiphone out there it plays beautifully
Posted by Maya on Jun 8, 2021
Alpine White Epi 3 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
I watched several reviews on the Epi Les Paul Custom,
and they were all two thumbs up - so I'm getting one.
Posted by anonymous on May 16, 2021
Amazing Guitar ! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I picked up my epiphone les Paul custom a couple weeks ago in Burlington , it is truly an amazing guitar , it sounds great and plays great. Personally the 60s style slim neck fits my hands amazingly. Everything is fine with the fit and finish with the exception of the output Jack being a little loose but other than that if you have the chance to own this guitar go for it , amazing quality for the price !
Posted by Jonathan on Mar 15, 2021
Great guitar!! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
I bought mine from Long and Mcquade Moncton and i was blown away. At a fraction of the price of a Gibson Les Paul Custom, you can not go wrong with this guitar. Sounds amazing, quality is very good and it looks as beautiful as a Les Paul Custom should. Epiphone has really impressed me on this one and i do not regret it at all!!!!
Posted by Pierre on Dec 28, 2020
Surprised At How Well This Thing Plays 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
To start off this thing is stunning. Great Grover tuners. Great locking bridge and saddle system, so they don't fall off and risk scratching the finish when re-stringing. the pickups are awesome and you can dial in your favourite artist's tones pretty easily if your amp can handle that. Everything feels quality, nothing feels cheesy or cheap. Great fretwork and the neck is super smooth. If Epiphone wasn't on the headstock, you'd think this was a Gibson by playing it.
Posted by Nic on Oct 28, 2020
Great guitar for any skill level 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
Bought this guitar as an upgrade to my Squier Bullet Strat. I've been playing for five months now and have this guitar for a week. I must say it is extremely well made and the neck is perfect for a mixture of chords and soloing. The Humbuckers provide a great tone for all genres of music. If you are looking for an upgrade I would highly recommend this. Even if you just need something new, this is perfect, especially for the price.
Posted by Alex on Sep 29, 2020
beautiful white rose 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
Out of the box; the paint is perfect, tons of binding without any flaws, mirror-like finish, a small plastic film on pickups, and pickguards. Mine also included a loose truss rod to not stress it and a very basic adjustment. Let me be clear, it's brand new and it needs a setup to make it sings.
Ebony fretboard, groover head, graph tech nut, and a full mahogany body. Spectacular value by itself. The pickups are decent, I was expecting worse to better describe it - it's maybe due to the nice body. The tail and bridge are also "ok", it's in my opinion the weakest component on the guitar or the one's I am most likely upgrade first. The new headstock and inlays are just beautiful for the 2020 edition, I am no fan of gold personally but it looks nice on white (i went white); easy enough to just swap them with a black colored piece to make a tuxedo look if you wish. Very satisfied all-in-all, sound and play amazing now with lots of potential for more. Setup (frets light leveling/crown/polish, truss rod relief, string action, pickup height) will wake that bird up with nice branded strings. Possible upgrades would be a tailpiece/bridge combo, pickups, or locking tuners.
Posted by Steph Levesque on Sep 28, 2020
(Still) Needs a Set Up 4 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Red Deer, Alberta
I purchased this guitar from the web store. As soon as I opened the box, I could tell that the guitar had never been setup or properly tuned. Most notes above the 12th fret either buzzed or didn't sound due to being choked off by the fret. After the complimentary set up was performed, there were still a few notes above that 12th fret with buzzing. By this time I was really frustrated with the guitar, and so decided to return it. I decided that a Les Paul guitar is not for me - too heavy to play standing and the body is too small to play while sitting. Ah, well.....
Posted by Karl Ruffing on Sep 6, 2020
Great guitar 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I bought this guitar at Long Mcquade (toronto) in February. This guitar was not on the store's website and they brought this guitar to me. In addition to the beautiful building, the sound is wonderful, the pickups are wonderful. This guitar is an excellent purchase.
Posted by Marco on Apr 21, 2020
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Sale Price: $899.00
Store Location: Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, 124 Main Street, B2X 1R9
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Ebony | 725676 |
