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Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II - Faded Cherry
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The Les Paul Ultra-II is a truly different hybrid guitar combining a real Les Paul Guitar with a fingerboard-mounted NanoMAG Samarium/Cobalt pickup and electronics to produce shimmering acoustic tones with ultra-wide dynamic range. It is crafted with the same acoustic chambers as those in the regular Les Paul Ultra. Comprehensive NanoMAG controls are discretely incorporated into the back cover. True Stereo outputs capable of both mono and stereo with a regular cable.
The NanoMAG is a magnetic pickup with an air coil and a composition of different samarium cobalt magnets incorporating active electronics in a minimum of space. The pickup is protected by an epoxy layer, and the silver-platinum shielding, together with the active electronics, provides a low impedance, hum free output signal. The NanoMAG pickup provides an acoustic sound, but can also produce sweet blues and jazz tones. It is very resistant to the feedback and offers incredible dynamics in all positions.
Based upon Epiphone's top-selling Les Paul Ultra, the Ultra-II adds a proprietary NanoMAG low-impedance pickup embedded into the fingerboard and custom electronics to create a Les Paul that is not only capable of blistering, electric guitar riffs but also shimmering acoustic-like tones and when combined, greatly expanded frequency range and tonal capabilities. The goal of the Ultra-II was to create a more versatile guitar that was capable of not only real Les Paul tone, but also acoustic-like qualities but without adding a lot of controls and changing the overall appearance of the legendary Les Paul. Unlike other instruments that attempt to create a completely new guitar design, Epiphone went about this differently by starting with a proven, electric guitar design and adding to it.
The Ultra-II is all Les Paul. Its pair of Alnico Classic humbucking pickups combined with traditional LP design let's you rock like legendary Les Paul players. However, the Ultra's body is strategically chambered to not only reduce the weight, but to add subtle acoustic overtones. Taking advantage of this design, Epiphone teamed up with the premier German acoustic pickup maker, Shadow to take the Ultra to the next level. The result is the Ultra-II.
At the heart of the Ultra-II is the NanoMAG pickup. Referring to its small size and its composition, the NanoMag is a completely new kind of magnetic pickup that combines 3 Samarium-Cobalt magnets with on-board, active electronics to produce a low-impedance pickup with absolute linear response and an uncharacteristically wide frequency range. Voiced specifically for the Ultra-II, the NanoMAG is embedded in the fingerboard after the 22nd fret. Positioned at this harmonic-rich sweet spot, the NanoMAG is able to capture all the harmonics - from the lowest to the highest - with incredible accuracy and all with ZERO noise or artificial coloration. This again is different from all other acoustic pickup technology.
Front mounted controls for the Ultra-II remain in the standard LP locations. However, function is changed to Neck Volume (magnetic), Bridge Volume (magnetic), Master Tone and NanoMAG volume. Controls specifically for the NanoMAG, as well as the 9-volt battery compartment are discretely mounted on the back of the instrument on the control cavity plate. Using the back controls, you can set the treble, bass and gain of the NanoMAG. Once you find the settings you want, you generally won't make many changes to them. However, the control is there if you need it.
The Ultra-II also adds true stereo outputs that allow you to either combine its Alnico Classic humbuckers with the NanoMAG output or, separate the two for mixing possibilities. Both options allow the use of standard 1/4" instrument cables. With this, the player can route the magnetic pickups to a standard electric guitar amplifier and the NanoMAG to an acoustic guitar amp or the PA. Using the front mounted volume controls, unlimited blending and mixing of the two signals is possible.
If you want a versatile, professional instrument that's capable of both Les Paul crunch and real acoustic-like tones, the Epiphone Ultra-II is it!
Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II Electric Guitar Features:
Body: Mahogany, strategically chambered
Top: Quilted maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper, satin finish
Neck Joint: Glued-In
Truss Rod: double-action, 2-way
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: 22 medium jumbo
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Nut Width: 1.65"
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic
NanoMag Low-impedance
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic Plus
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
Front Controls: Neck Humbucker Master Volume
Bridge Humbucker Master Volume
Master Tone
NanoMAG Master Volume
3-way Toggle (Humbuckers)
Rear Controls:
NanoMAG Treble
NanoMAG Bass
NanoMAG Gain
Tuners: Grover, diecast
Outputs: 1/4" Mono, 1/4" Stereo
Power: 9V battery
Hardware: Gold
Binding: Body, Neck
The NanoMAG is a magnetic pickup with an air coil and a composition of different samarium cobalt magnets incorporating active electronics in a minimum of space. The pickup is protected by an epoxy layer, and the silver-platinum shielding, together with the active electronics, provides a low impedance, hum free output signal. The NanoMAG pickup provides an acoustic sound, but can also produce sweet blues and jazz tones. It is very resistant to the feedback and offers incredible dynamics in all positions.
Based upon Epiphone's top-selling Les Paul Ultra, the Ultra-II adds a proprietary NanoMAG low-impedance pickup embedded into the fingerboard and custom electronics to create a Les Paul that is not only capable of blistering, electric guitar riffs but also shimmering acoustic-like tones and when combined, greatly expanded frequency range and tonal capabilities. The goal of the Ultra-II was to create a more versatile guitar that was capable of not only real Les Paul tone, but also acoustic-like qualities but without adding a lot of controls and changing the overall appearance of the legendary Les Paul. Unlike other instruments that attempt to create a completely new guitar design, Epiphone went about this differently by starting with a proven, electric guitar design and adding to it.
The Ultra-II is all Les Paul. Its pair of Alnico Classic humbucking pickups combined with traditional LP design let's you rock like legendary Les Paul players. However, the Ultra's body is strategically chambered to not only reduce the weight, but to add subtle acoustic overtones. Taking advantage of this design, Epiphone teamed up with the premier German acoustic pickup maker, Shadow to take the Ultra to the next level. The result is the Ultra-II.
At the heart of the Ultra-II is the NanoMAG pickup. Referring to its small size and its composition, the NanoMag is a completely new kind of magnetic pickup that combines 3 Samarium-Cobalt magnets with on-board, active electronics to produce a low-impedance pickup with absolute linear response and an uncharacteristically wide frequency range. Voiced specifically for the Ultra-II, the NanoMAG is embedded in the fingerboard after the 22nd fret. Positioned at this harmonic-rich sweet spot, the NanoMAG is able to capture all the harmonics - from the lowest to the highest - with incredible accuracy and all with ZERO noise or artificial coloration. This again is different from all other acoustic pickup technology.
Front mounted controls for the Ultra-II remain in the standard LP locations. However, function is changed to Neck Volume (magnetic), Bridge Volume (magnetic), Master Tone and NanoMAG volume. Controls specifically for the NanoMAG, as well as the 9-volt battery compartment are discretely mounted on the back of the instrument on the control cavity plate. Using the back controls, you can set the treble, bass and gain of the NanoMAG. Once you find the settings you want, you generally won't make many changes to them. However, the control is there if you need it.
The Ultra-II also adds true stereo outputs that allow you to either combine its Alnico Classic humbuckers with the NanoMAG output or, separate the two for mixing possibilities. Both options allow the use of standard 1/4" instrument cables. With this, the player can route the magnetic pickups to a standard electric guitar amplifier and the NanoMAG to an acoustic guitar amp or the PA. Using the front mounted volume controls, unlimited blending and mixing of the two signals is possible.
If you want a versatile, professional instrument that's capable of both Les Paul crunch and real acoustic-like tones, the Epiphone Ultra-II is it!
Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II Electric Guitar Features:
Body: Mahogany, strategically chambered
Top: Quilted maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper, satin finish
Neck Joint: Glued-In
Truss Rod: double-action, 2-way
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: 22 medium jumbo
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Nut Width: 1.65"
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic
NanoMag Low-impedance
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic Plus
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
Front Controls: Neck Humbucker Master Volume
Bridge Humbucker Master Volume
Master Tone
NanoMAG Master Volume
3-way Toggle (Humbuckers)
Rear Controls:
NanoMAG Treble
NanoMAG Bass
NanoMAG Gain
Tuners: Grover, diecast
Outputs: 1/4" Mono, 1/4" Stereo
Power: 9V battery
Hardware: Gold
Binding: Body, Neck
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An Beautiful Acoustic / Electric Hybrid worth the price for sure 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Trois-Rivières, Quebec
I bought mine at Long & McQuade. Awesome customer service at the location in the Ahuntsic neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec. I originally paid $780.00 but found it at another place for 699.00 so they refunded the $80.00. The Les Paul Ultra II looks and feels great and I like the idea that it can also sound like an acoustic. I find the plastic a little cheap on the jack. Mine cracked right away. Nothing that I can t solidify later. A guitar like a car can be customized it to fit your needs.
Posted by Todd on Nov 2, 2012
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I bought this at long and Mcquade about a year ago because i seen it on sale and fell in love with the quilt top. tried it out in the store and wasnt overly impressed with the Carvin amp i was trying it out through but figured it did have some potential and my instincts proved right. I like the low action and comfort of the neck. I havent really messed around with the Piezo element in the neck but its fun to play around with to blend in. theres one strange thing though if you turn a volume down to 0 it turns em both down when you put the toggle to both pickups. dunno why, i have a 72 tele deluxe reissue that does the same thing. but shes a pretty wicked rock machine, nice smooth tones, the neck pickup kinda gets muddy but you can return some of the tone with the piezo and Neck bridge is one of my favorite sounds. other than that the input jack comes loose but there hasnt been too many guitars i havent had that problem with, get a bit of thread lock or teflon tape.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2012
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Bought faded cherry burst version on sale last fall. "Regular" input jack quit working within a week. L & M offered to send guitar back to factory or I could pick another - I picked another. Love the sounds of the NanoMag alone and mixed in with standard pups and really love the lack of weight across my shoulder. Great cheaper priced version of a Les Paul. One issue is bleed through of pups - both units taken home had the same issue. As it turns out, most if not all units have this problem. Follow this link for more information forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/52515-epiphone-lp-ultra-2 . I can live with this guitar as-is but would like to resolve the bleed through issue. A great gig guitar as long as you are aware of it`s history.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2011
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