Epiphone launches the Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom

Published on 02/01/2013 by Banshee in Avalon, last updated on 02/01/2013

Epiphone and Trivium guitar player, Matt Heafy, introduce the Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Signature, with two 6 and 7 string versions.

Specifications:

Mahogany body
Maple veneer top
Set-in mahogany neck with SlimTaper 1960's D shaper
Axcess heel
Ebony fingerboard with 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Block inlays
Scale length: 24.75"
Nut width: 1.68" on the 6-string and 1–7/8" on the 7-string version
White and black binding (7-ply on top, 5-ply on headstock, single ply on fingerboard)
Deluxe tuners with Tulip buttons
2 active EMG 85 Alnico V (neck) and 81 ceramic (bridge) on the 6-string version
2 EMG 707 Alnico V (neck) and 81–7 (bridge) on the 7-string version
2 volume, 2 tone controls, 3-way pickup selector, 9V battery
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece
Black hardware
Gloss Ebony finish

The Epiphone Matt Heafy Signature ships with an certificate of authenticity in a binder with photo and Epiphone StrapLocks. Price and availability are to be announced. You will find more details on www.epiphone.com.