2015 Epiphone Les Paul Standard

The 2015 Epiphone Les Paul Standard in a gorgeous cherry finish offers players a remarkable blend of classic aesthetics and modern playability at an accessible price point, making it a standout option for both intermediate players and seasoned guitarists looking for a reliable instrument. The finish itself is often praised in reviews for its depth and clarity, letting the mahogany body and maple top (often a flame maple veneer on the "PlusTop Pro" models) grain show through beautifully. Constructed with a solid mahogany body and a set-in mahogany neck, this guitar delivers the rich, warm tone and excellent sustain that is synonymous with the Les Paul design.

It typically features a comfortable, slim-taper D-shaped neck profile that players find fast and easy to play, appealing to those who may not prefer the chunkier 50s-style necks. The 2015 models are often equipped with Epiphone's own ProBucker humbucking pickups (specifically ProBucker-2 in the neck and ProBucker-3 in the bridge on the Pro models), which are designed to emulate the sought-after vintage "PAF" style tone. A key electronic feature on many 2015 "PlusTop Pro" variations is the push/pull coil-splitting on the volume controls, which provides a versatile tonal range from fat humbucker crunch to a crisp, sparkling single-coil sound, though some standard models lack this. The hardware, including the Grover tuners and LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge, is generally considered high-quality and reliable, ensuring good tuning stability and sustain. Overall, this model is highly regarded as a quality instrument that holds its own against much more expensive Gibson counterparts, offering substantial "bang for the buck".