Slash Signature Les Pauls and J-45s Join Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection

By Rod Brakes
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More signature (signature) instruments from the Guns N’ Roses guitar hero.

Slash with Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard in November Burst finish
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As well as owning one of the first ‘Bursts ever made, Slash has enjoyed a long and fruitful history with Gibson. Having done the sales of Les Paul Standards no harm in the late ‘80s when he exploded onto the world stage with Guns N’ Roses, several Slash signature Les Paul models have emerged from the Gibson factory.

Slash of Guns N Roses performs at Sundance On October 16, 1987 In Bayshore New York.

Slash performing with Guns N' Roses in New York, 1987 (Image credit: Larry Marano/Getty Image)

Following the release of the Gibson Slash Collection in 2020 (currently comprising of the Slash Les Paul Standard; Slash "Victoria" Les Paul Standard Goldtop; and Slash J-45) a more affordable alternative has just been unveiled as part of Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Collection.

Ephiphone Slash Les Paul Standards

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As well as inheriting the model names of their Gibson siblings the Epiphone Slash guitars are available in the same finishes. In addition to the Slash "Victoria" Les Paul Standard Goldtop these include Appetite Burst, Anaconda Burst, Vermillion Burst, and November Burst for the Slash Les Paul Standard, while the Slash J-45 acoustic is also available in the latter two finishes.

Epiphone Slash J-45s

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Featuring high-quality appointments throughout, the Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standards feature a mahogany body with AAA flame maple veneer and pro electronics including Epiphone Custom ProBucker pickups, CTS pots, and Orange Drop caps. 

Of similar merit, the Epiphone Slash Collection J-45 ‘dreadnought’ is constructed using solid mahogany for the back and sides along with a solid Sitka spruce top. An LR Baggs VTC preamp and under-saddle pickup allows flexible amplification when required.

Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard in November Burst

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Watch Slash talk about his new Epiphone range of signature models...

For more details visit Epiphone's website here.

Rod Brakes
Rod Brakes

Rod Brakes is a music journalist with an expertise in guitars. Having spent many years at the coalface as a guitar dealer and tech, Rod's more recent work as a writer covering artists, industry pros and gear includes contributions for leading publications and websites such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player and MusicRadar in addition to specialist music books, blogs and social media. He is also a lifelong musician.