With new Vintage Worn finishes and powered by Open Coil Humbuckers
Epiphone introduces the new Les Paul Special Satin E1 (previously called the Les Paul Special VE) electric guitar featuring the classic Les Paul profile with a lightweight Poplar body. The Les Paul Special Satin E1 is powered by Epiphone Open Coil humbuckers and is available in beautiful new Vintage Worn colour finishes.
For decades, the Les Paul Special has been one of Epiphone’s best selling electric guitars. And the new Les Paul Special Satin E1 inspired by the Les Paul, the greatest electric guitar in rock continues the tradition of giving new both players and pros a real Les Paul at a price anyone can afford.
Classic Les Paul profile
The Les Paul Special Satin E1 has a Poplar body with a sleek look thanks to the Vintage Worn finish and no binding on the neck or body. The Les Paul Special Satin E1 is cut to the same classic profile of all Les Pauls and has a comfortable and fast Mahogany bolt-on neck with a 1960's SlimTaper D profile. The Rosewood fingerboard has traditional Pearloid "Dot" inlays, a 24.75 scale, a 14 radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a standard 1 11/16 nut. Just below the headstock is the famed bell shaped truss rod cover found on every Les Pauls since the early 50s with Vintage Edition in white. The Les Paul Special Satin E1 is available in a wide range of Vintage Worn finishes.
Epiphone Open Coil Humbuckers
The Les Paul Special Satin E1 features Epiphone’s world famous open-coil humbuckers with a warm 650R in the neck position and a slightly hotter 700T in the bridge or lead position. Controls include a 3-way pickup selector switch, a Master Volume, and a Master Tone control, each with traditional Black Speed Knobs pots with long lasting 500K O potentiometers.
All-Metal Hardware
Epiphone features all-metal rock solid hardware on all of its instruments. The Les Paul Special Satin E1 comes standard with the legendary Locktone Tune-o-matic bridge and Stopbar tailpiece for easy set up. Tuning is fast and reliable with Epiphone Premium Covered tuners with a 14:1 ratio. The higher the ratio, the more accurate your tuning. The tuners are mounted on an Epiphone Clipped Ear headstock with Les Paul Model in gold and the Epiphone log in silver. In addition, a "2016" Edition logo is on the back of the headstock.
SPECIFICATIONS
Finish: Vintage Worn
Body: Poplar
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Shape: 1960s SlimTaper; D profile
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Pearloid "Dot" Inlays
Fingerboard Radius: 14"
Nut: 1-11/16"
Headstock Inlay: "Split Diamond" in Pearloid; "Epiphone" logo in Pearloid
Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650R Humbucker; Open-coil
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700T Humbucker; Open-coil
3-way Pickup Selector
Master Volume
Master Tone
Black "Speed" knobs
Frets: 22; medium-jumbo
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Hardware: Nickel
Output Jack: Epiphone Heavy-Duty, Non-Rotating 1/4" with Square Jack Plate
Machine Heads: Premium Covered; 14:1 ratio;"2016" Edition logo on back of headstock
Color Finishes: Cherry, Ebony, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, Walnut
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Coronavirus Update
Our chosen couriers are currently operating as normal and all orders should be delivered on time. DPD are also now operating a "contact-free" service as a standard process and customers will not be asked to sign handheld units.
Mainland UK Delivery Services
Next Working Day - Free for orders over £99, £8.95 otherwise (DPD, Next Working Day)
Standard - Free for orders over £99, £4.95 otherwise (DPD, 1-3 Working Days)
Order before 2pm, Monday to Friday, for same-day dispatch of in-stock orders. Very heavy items such as pianos may take longer to deliver. In-stock orders placed over the weekend will be dispatched on Monday. Estimated delivery times for out of stock items are to be used as a guide only, these items may take longer than estimated to arrive. While we try our best to ensure rapid delivery of your order, delays may occur which are outside our control, and delivery of large or bulky items, or to remote or non-mainland addresses may take longer than estimated.
Courier Tracking
Most UK deliveries are shipped by our trusted courier, DPD. You'll receive an email with a delivery day, tracking and a one hour estimated delivery window on the morning of delivery. While we can't specify the time of the delivery, if it's not convenient, you can arrange directly with DPD for an alternative delivery date or request the parcel be left with a neighbour.
For heavier items, we usually ship UK deliveries by TNT. You will receive an email with tracking details when we ship your order.
Delivery Charges
Delivery to mainland UK addresses is free on all orders over £99. Delivery charges are based on the size and weight of your order and, in some cases, your location. A standard next working day carriage charge for UK mainland addresses is shown on the shopping basket page, but you can change delivery service later in the checkout.
Delivery Couriers
We use a few different delivery couriers, depending on the items being sent, your location, and the delivery service you've chosen:
UK inc. Northern Ireland: Most items will be shipped by DPD. Note: all items in your order must be in stock for all of your order to be dispatched on the same day.
UK inc. Northern Ireland: Most smaller items will be shipped by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery.
UK inc. Northern Ireland: Most very large or heavy items such as pianos are delivered by TNT, or by our in-house delivery service. Orders shipped by TNT are usually on a next working day service, whereas items using our in-house delivery service may take longer. Note: Delivery to non-ground-floor addresses without a suitable lift will cost extra.
Europe: Most orders will be shipped by DPD International. Delivery times and charges depend on your location - these charges will be displayed in the order basket.
Most orders will need to be signed for and we advise you make sure to check your parcel/s for any damage before signing. If no-one is available at your address, a card will be left so you can arrange a re-delivery directly with the courier. Redirection of an order after it's been dispatched may incur an extra charge from the courier.
Delivery Areas & European Shipping
Delivery charges displayed apply to most UK mainland addresses. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, UK non-mainland, and European addresses will cost more, and carriage charges will be shown at the checkout before you place your order. Free delivery offers may not apply to some remote/Scottish Highlands addresses.
Returns
Coronavirus Update
There are currently delays for all returns processing due to extra safety procedures. Thanks for your patience during this difficult time.
Replacement process for items damaged in transit or faulty items
It doesn't happen often, but occasionally an item can get damaged on the way to you. Don't worry! If your order is received either damaged or faulty, just let us know, preferably using the returns request form within 30 days of receiving the item, and we'll arrange for it its return and for a replacement or refund.
Returning an undamaged item
You can return most items bought online or by phone within 14 days for a refund (provided that it is unused and returned to us in New Condition – including packaging). You will need to return the item at your own expense. When we receive the goods back undamaged and with the correct packaging we will refund the cost of the goods.
Software or products that include software that needs to be registered are not eligible for this 14 day return period if opened and installed, and due to hygiene reasons we can't accept certain used in-ear headphones, microphones or harmonicas.
Faulty items under guarantee
The repair procedure for items which are under guarantee varies from manufacturer to manufacturer - please refer to the documentation which accompanied your purchase or complete the returns request form and we will advise you of the appropriate process.
