Anyone know the model of this Epiphone Les Paul?

MrJansell

 Hi all,

I'm new to the forum so apologies if this is the wrong place to post this!

I purchased the guitar in the pictures from a friend of a friend, as I didnt want to spend thousands on a guitar as I was just starting last year! Only paid £50 which I've been told is a bargain. I'm looking to upgrade so plan on selling this, but I have no idea what the exact model is. Any advice would be much appreciated.

https://ibb.co/mHo9FS

https://ibb.co/fsmJ9n

https://ibb.co/jwNEh7

Jack_

Not sure of the exact model name, but it's the "standard" Epiphone of its era, probably worth between £150-200.

MrJansell

Great, thanks.

I've obviously already done the serial search which tells me it's a '98 Korean model. This is apparently a preference over the newer Chinese models?

MattP

It’s a bit of a myth that Korean epiphones are better than the newer Chinese ones. I’ve had several of each and my my favourites have certainly been the more modern Chinese ones.

Nevertheless, your Korean strandard looks like a fine thing, and certainly worth a few times more than you paid. Enjoy learning on it - you’ve done well! 

Funkfingers

MrJansell said:

 Only paid £50 ... already done the serial search

At that low a price, it might be worth asking your local constabulary whether the serial number has been reported as stolen.