{"product_id":"epiphone-2005-les-paul-custom-black-beauty-w-original-case-very-good","title":"Epiphone 2005 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty w\/ Original Case, Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Epiphone 2005 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty in Ebony is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the three-pickup Black Beauty configuration, carrying three Epiphone Alnico humbuckers — neck and middle units reading 8.33k and ~8.34k respectively, and a bridge pickup reading 13.04k. The mahogany neck has a C profile with a 12\" fretboard radius on a rosewood board with pearloid block inlays. The nut is Tusq synthetic bone at 1-11\/16\" width. The 3-way toggle is wired to select neck, neck\/middle\/bridge combinations depending on switch and middle volume interaction. Hardware is gold throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge, saddles, and related screws are non-original — a Sung II BM003 roller saddle bridge has been fitted in place of the stock unit. Everything else is original: finish, pickguard and its screws, tuners and tuner screws, nut, tailpiece, switch, switch tip, all three pickups and their screws, wiring, solder joints, pots, output jack and jack plate, knobs, and control cavity cover are all unaltered. There are no repairs of any kind to the neck, fretboard, or frets. The body shows a ding on the bottom side and buckle rash on the back. The gold pickup covers show wear. We set it up here in the shop; action is low at 2\/32\" on the first string and 2\/32\" on the sixth string at the 12th fret. Frets are in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Epiphone case is in good condition with no smell. Strings are 10-46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 8lbs 5.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 39-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2-1\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: pearloid block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .824\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Sealed die-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: Tusq, synthetic bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: very good, ding on bottom side. buckle rash on back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: 5-ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 17-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 7-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Sung II BM003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal with rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3 way toggle wired to select neck, neck\/middle\/bridge combinations depending on switch and middle volume interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Epiphone Alnico Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 8.33k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: gold (worn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Brand: Epiphone Alnico Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Reading: ~8.34k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Cover Color: gold (worn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Epiphone Alnico Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 13.04k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: gold (worn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: stop bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Epiphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHas Truss Rod: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Condition: very good, room for future adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .955\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate 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