2022 Epiphone Les Paul Classic – Honey Burst – Excellent Condition
*Optional Epiphone Hard Case + £65
Up for grabs is a stunning 2022 Epiphone Les Paul Classic in the sought-after Honey Burst finish. This guitar delivers everything you’d expect from the iconic Les Paul design – a solid mahogany body with a carved maple cap, a comfortable slim taper neck, and a pair of punchy Alnico Classic humbuckers that capture that warm, vintage-inspired tone.
With only light home use, this instrument is in excellent condition, with barely a mark on it. The frets are clean, the finish gleams, and it’s fully set up and ready to play. Whether you’re after a reliable gigging workhorse or a great-value Les Paul for the collection, this Honey Burst Classic ticks all the boxes.
Classic looks. Vintage tone. Modern reliability.
⭐ Includes Free 1 Year Service Plan Worth £75
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THE CONDITION
As mentioned, this guitar is in phenomenal condition—only a few years old and never gigged, having been used exclusively for home play.
The previous owner has carefully buffed the gloss finish from the back of the neck, giving a more natural, open‑pore feel. We've found this subtle modification actually enhances the tactile experience and makes the neck exceptionally smooth and comfortable to play.
THE SET UP
As with all our second hand guitars, it's been through the Village Music Guitar Workshop for a fresh set of Elixir 10-46 strings and a full pro set up, to ensure the frets smooth, level and gleaming, the action is low and comfortable and the intonation is accurate!
Specifications (2022 Model)
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Body & Neck: Mahogany body with a classic carved maple cap, mahogany neck with a traditional single‑piece slim taper profile, and a rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets.
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Scale & Radius: 24 ¾″ scale length, with a 12″ fretboard radius for comfortable chording and bends.
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Pickups: Alnico Classic™ humbuckers wired via a 3‑way toggle switch, separate tone and volume controls per pickup.
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Hardware: Vintage‑style Tune‑O‑Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, nickel/chrome plating, and Gotoh‑style tuners.
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Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose‐style polyurethane, with cream binding and pearloid “Les Paul” headstock inlay.
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Weight: 9 lbs (4 kg)
Build Quality in 2022
Epiphone has long delivered excellent value for money, and the 2022 Les Paul Classic was no exception:
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Neck fit: Visitors and reviewers consistently praised the snug neck joint and smooth pocket, attributing it to decent setup at the factory.
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Frets and setup: Well‑dressed frets and decent setup out of the box—many users noted minimal fret buzzing and a comfortable playing action for its price range.
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Hardware reliability: The Tune‑O‑Matic, tailpiece and tuners felt solid and were praised for their tuning stability.
Reception by Reviewers & Players
At the time, the 2022 model was widely regarded as one of the best Les Paul‑style guitars under £600:
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Reviewers from Premier Guitar and Guitar Player emphasised that the Alnico pickups delivered a rich, punchy tone reminiscent of classic ’60s Les Pauls.
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Online players on forums like TheGearPage frequently noted:
"Great feel and tone for the price—definitely more glassy and snappy than earlier Epiphones circa 2015."
"Very playable neck and surprisingly decent fretwork out the box."
Legacy
The 2022 Epiphone Les Paul Classic occupies an important place in Epiphone’s modern line-up:
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It represented a refined evolution of earlier Les Paul Classic and 50s Classic models, with upgraded pickups and improved finishing.
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It helped reinforce Epiphone’s strong reputation for reliable, affordable Les Paul copies that don’t feel toy‑like—even compared to some similarly‑priced competitors.
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By late 2023 and into 2024, it remained a go‑to recommendation for intermediate - semi pro players looking for a classic single‑cut guitar with serious visual and tonal appeal—but without the Gibson price tag.
Summary
| Feature | Notes |
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| Tone | Warm, punchy humbuckers with good clarity. |
| Playability | Comfortable slim taper neck, low buzz, good fret dressing. |
| Build | Solid mahogany+maple body, tidy binding, vintage‑style hardware. |
| Value | Excellent quality and tone relative to price; well‑received among intermediate - semi-pro players. |
In conclusion, the 2022 Epiphone Les Paul Classic struck an appealing balance: authentic Les Paul aesthetics, surprisingly robust tone and playability for the price point, and consistent quality that well served intermediate and budget‑minded guitarists alike. Its positive reception and enduring presence in Epiphone’s catalogue underscore its place as a dependable “classic” in more ways than one.
