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Epiphone Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
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Your Price: $289.00 CDN
or from $43 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.
3 models to choose from:
Epiphone's number one selling model, the Les Paul Special-II E1, is a great way for beginners to get started on guitar while getting the feel and tone of a Les Paul. Seasoned pros also love the Special-II E1 because it's a great-sounding workhorse of a guitar that allows them to leave their more expensive axes at home. Formerly known as the Les Paul Special-II.
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium
Nut Material: PVC
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Dot
Joint: Bolt-On
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Premium Die Cast 14:1 Ratio
Pickguard: Cream
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell
Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Black
Switch washer: Black
Jack Plate Cover: Black Plastic Square Plate
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Mounting Rings: Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700T Humbucker
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4"
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Specifications
BodyBody Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: SlimTaper C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium
Nut Material: PVC
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Dot
Joint: Bolt-On
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Premium Die Cast 14:1 Ratio
Pickguard: Cream
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell
Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Black
Switch washer: Black
Jack Plate Cover: Black Plastic Square Plate
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Mounting Rings: Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700T Humbucker
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
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: | Vintage Sunburst |
| 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: | 1 Volume + 1 Tone |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Features: | Gold Speed Knobs / 2 Strap Buttons |
| Fingerboard: | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dots |
| Fret Profile: | Medium |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | Bolt-on |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Slim Taper "C" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Number of Pickups: | 2 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | PVC |
| Nut Width: | 1.692" / 43.00 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Epiphone 650R + 700T Humbuckers |
| 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: | Premium Die Cast 14:1 |
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Great 4 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cambridge, Ontario
From the factory, this guitar will require some setup. Action was incredibly high and pickups were bottomed out. I have owned it now for about 3 years and it is my daily driver.
I installed a kill switch and a latching switch to activate a Peter Green phase circuit. This guitar plays and sounds like a thousand bucks.
My only complaint is my own lack of foresight in buying a guitar without protective finishing. This guitar will scratch and indent if you so much as forget to kiss it goodnight.
Posted by Trevor on Jan 8, 2024
LP 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
Not too bad for its price. It has some issues holding its tune but not insurmountable.
Posted by Jim on Oct 9, 2023
Do not buy 4 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
I was looking for cheap les paul tone without breaking the bank and then I came across this guitar it’s tone doesn’t really sound like a les Paul and there’s a rattling sound coming from the bridge I tried to tighten it and it did nothing to help so what I recommend do not buy this guitar
Posted by Alex Matthews on Jul 22, 2023
good fun guitar 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langley, British Columbia
owned one now for a few months , its actually a good guitar . mine has no fret sprout, no sharp ends , finger board is level and the pick ups are nice , sweet sounding with ....7.88 ohm neck ....14.6 ohm bridge , weighing in at 7 lbs 3 oz . Its a steal of a deal new and it looks good .
Posted by whiskey Steve on Jun 24, 2023
garbage 4 of 15 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I bought this for a friend for their birthday out of the box awful replaced strings still cant hold tuning for 1 pass tuning keys just bad like a walmart guitar sorry but im honest
Posted by mike on Dec 9, 2022
Favourite guitar I ever owned 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Great sound , great quality , beautiful , sturdy , durable . Perfect size
Posted by Josh Corcoran on Mar 25, 2022
Great Guitar for Price 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
I had a cheaper les paul, and decided to get an uprgade. All I can say is that it plays great, and sounds amazing. All in all would recomend to anyone who wants an affordable and well made (for it's price) les paul.
Posted by Ethan on Jul 6, 2021
Nice Guitar 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I bought a Gibson Les Paul and love it but it is 8lbs and so well finished I hate to use it on the couch and leave it out all the time. Now buying this Epi Vintage is another story. Sounds good, pickup output is much more volume than the Gibson and it isn’t as well finished but love the satin and it is 3lbs lighter at 5.15lbs. Much nicer for on the couch and sound is awesome. So it is my out and every day guitar and the Gibson is for special occasions. Glad L&M put the Gibson on sale and Gibson is able to mass produce a decent guitar in USA at a reasonable price. The Epiphone also is well made and I believe a nice compliment to anyone’s collection. Begs to be used.
Posted by Bill McKenzie on Jun 10, 2021
Nice Electric 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Bought this as my first electric guitar. My favourite acoustic is my Small Martin Black and this compliments it well. The neck is a little wider at the body and 3 or 4 cm longer than the Martin but they play very similarly. Guess its an electric solid body thing but the frets are big. Fit and finish on this Epi is very good and the sound seems to be anything you want. Through my Fishman Acoustic Mini 60 watt amp it sounds like the Martin and through a modeling electric guitar amp it sounds like anything you want. Very nice purchase for me. Like the solid bridge anchor and the tone/action adjustable bridge. Very nice would recommend. Bill McKenzie
Posted by Bill McKenzie on May 24, 2021
was hoping for more 3 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
So after 7 5 star reviews I pulled the trigger on this one it is very nice to the eye warm crisp sounds the only problem is the tuning keys very stiff no fine touch hard to keep in tune in general definately a starters guitar save your money people you get what you pay for!
Posted by mike on May 22, 2021
Good Value 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I bought one of these looking to get back into playing. I found this one reasonably priced and does it ever perform.
I dare say that it might be a good enough guitar to take on stage with the right amp. The action is good and the neck is straight. Great guitar.
Posted by Jim Seggie on Mar 13, 2021
My first guitar, a great choice! 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
Been using this guitar for 2.5 years when I started. Since then I have played it consistently almost every day for over an hour each day. For a beginner on a low budget interested in hard rock and heavier genres, this is a great choice for its price.
However, it's been through a lot obviously, including an input jack that needed to be fixed because of the wire breaking. It also has a weird issue with the toggle switch cutting out the gain of the guitar randomly when switching between pickups (I rarely go out of the bridge pickup but it's annoying when it does this).
Obviously, after 2.5 years I have obviously been yearning for a better tone, but this guitar did what it needed to and kept me playing! This guitar mixed with a Boss 50 Katana does good, it's not great, but for its price, it's excellent.
It also looks awesome, plays well and feels decent.
I haven't played many other guitars yet so I can't compare much, but for someone new to guitar who is interested in hard rock +metal and can't afford most other instruments, this guitar is excellent and completely relevant.
Posted by Jesse on Jul 6, 2020
Love it! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a keeper.
As a beginner, I wanted a decent guitar that stays in tune and is interesting to play. This is it.
I originally bought an all inclusive package strat clone guitar from Amazon but everything about it was crap! Returned it. Bought this off the rack from L&M and could not be happier. It's beautiful, It sounds great, it stays in tune, it is very comfortable, and it's light! I love the feel. At the store, I tried several different models, some that were much more expensive (and to be honest, I could have afforded them) but this one just feels the best, so I bought it and now I'm constantly playing.
I also bought a Boss Katana Mini and it sounds awesome. This rig will last me for a year or two until I can justify something new, and most likely I'll end up upgrading this because I absolutely love it.
Posted by CT on May 27, 2020
Guitar sounds good but feel and quality are rough 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Bay, Ontario
I've had my Epiphone LP VE for about two months and it plays well enough and sounds good. The quality of fit and finish are pretty rough. The wood grain on the guitar and cutout are rough and you can feel the rough wood grain. The factory could have done a better job sanding the wood before applying the finish. The edges of the fretboard are sharp and the frets are sharp. It's a good sounding guitar for the price and it plays well enough, as long as you don't mind the poor finish quality.
Posted by Mark on May 14, 2020
Has yet to let me down! 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I bought this about a year back as my first guitar, and I'm still using it. It's been the perfect guitar for me to learn on. It feels good, it plays good, it sounds good, it's versatile, and I didn't break the bank to get it.
The only thing I think would make this the true starter guitar would be individual tone/volume knobs for each pup, and maybe a pickguard. But hey, this is a Special not a Standard.
This thing sounds great. It sounds like an Epiphone, but it still sounds great all things considered.
Since buying this guitar, I've made several modifications. Covered it in stickers (I'm a teenager, sue me), etched my initials on the back, removed the neck Pup, 3D printed a pickguard, etc. Throughout everything I've put this thing through, it's still holding up like the day I bought it.
I've had a blast playing this, and would highly recommend this guitar to anyone interested in playing an electric.
Posted by Zack on Mar 16, 2020
Awesome Deal! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Lethbridge, Alberta
For Epiphone this guitar is an excellent starter at a great price, it sounds great! looks great! Overall has a rich warm sound with the not so great amp I have! But I'd definitely buy more again!
Posted by lord_dew on Feb 26, 2020
Epiphone Cherry Sunburst 6 string 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering (Store), Ontario
Decided recently that I wanted to learn how to play 6 string electric....all I can say is "What a score!" Awesome piece of equipment...Quality, price, feel/comfort, and overall enjoyment...is above expectations! Bought a few pedals as well, and am progressing and having a blast with this guitar. I recommend it to all beginners as a first buy! Rock on, and Roll out!🤘
Posted by Sean P on Feb 18, 2020
AMAZING 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Owen Sound, Ontario
This is my second ever guitar and I love it. It feels amazing, it looks amazing and sounds good too. One thing though, I did have too do some work on it when I first got it but thats normal. Anyways if you want a great guitar for a beginner then please get this one
Posted by Jacob on Jan 12, 2020
Great guitar for beginners or experienced players. 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
I bought this guitar for one of my friends that had been going through rough times. I’ve been playing for a year now and was shocked to see such an amazing guitar for the price. The pickups sound beautiful, the cherry burst on mine is just fantastic, and it has a nice satin finish for easy playing, with all of the les Paul tone. I have a Gibson and an American fender, and I’d say that this guitar sounds mostly on-par with the rest of mine. Five stars from me. Good work Epiphone.
Posted by James on Dec 6, 2019
Great Guitar 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering (Store), Ontario
I'm a beginner and after being at a friend's place listening to him play some of his more expensive guitars, I decided I wanted one. I found this one on a review site and it said it was a real steal. Warm sounding, easy to play, great finish, etc. Found at my local shop and after I got it home, I strummed the few notes and cords I knew. Yup, those sites are correct. Great sounding instrument that I'm proud to own. The fretboard is a bit difficult to wrap my hand around but I'm sure that it's just I need practice.
Bottom like is stop reading this and go buy it already.
Posted by Mark on Feb 20, 2019
INEXPENSIVE FUN 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
This is a fun little Epi to play. I love the matte black finish on it (makes it look mean). The fit and finish on this guitar is exceptional for the price point.
it comes with Grover tuners, two humbuckers, a volume & tone and a three way switch to give you plenty of different sounds. A very straight forward guitar that plays well. Two hundred bucks brand new is a great price for a second guitar or if you're just starting out.
Posted by Dion Fitzgerald on Feb 10, 2019
Great Guitar All Around 9 of 11 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
First off, I LOVE the matte finish on this guitar, its got a meaner look. The sound the guitar produces is astounding for its low 210 price. Exposed buckers look mad snazzy and the matte finish is all the way through, including the neck and headstock. Just a beautiful guitar for the price point.
Posted by Kyler C on Jan 4, 2019
Pleasant surprise 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
I bought this to learn on. I was very surprised at how nice it was. Obviously the pickups are not gonna be top notch but down the road they can be easily upgraded. it is very well made and very playable.
Posted by ken on Sep 27, 2018
I'm new, but this is great 3 of 11 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
As a beginner to guitar, this is a solid , well built guitar. It's got basic features that are well done. Have not actually plugged it in yet, as I don't have an amp yet. It feels good to hold and is light enough to stand and play for a long time. Sound is good, even without an amp.
Posted by Daniel on Apr 7, 2018
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This product is normally available for rental. Please contact your preferred location for further information.
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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: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 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 Special-II E1 Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst | 483292 |
