Epiphone Les Paul Custom MKH

Matt Heafy asked that the Limited Edition Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom feature active EMG pickups voiced especially for the guitar's unique profile. The Limited Edition Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom features an EMG-85 in the neck position and an EMG-81 in the bridge position. The EMG-81 is one of the most popular metal pickups ever and has been at the center of a sound revolution since it was first introduced.

Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the EMG-81 is designed for detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. The EMG-85 features Alnico-V magnets and has a slightly more rounded tone. The classic combination of an EMG 81 with an EMG 85 in a Les Paul Custom offers metal guitarists an incredible array of extreme possibilities. An easy-access 9V battery compartment can be found on the back of the guitar.

Specs

- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Plain Maple Veneer
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper; D profile
- Neck Joint: Glued In; Deep-Set Neck Joint with "Axcess" heel
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply (Black/White); "MKH Les Paul Custom" in white silkprint
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony with pearloid Block inlays
- Neck Pickup: EMG-85
- Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Bridge Pickup: EMG-81
- Controls: Epiphone All-metal 3-way Pickup Selector; White toggle cap

- - Neck Pickup Volume

- - Bridge Pickup Volume

- - Neck Pickup Tone

- - Bridge Pickup Tone

- - (Active) 9V battery compartment in back

- Binding: Body Top - 7 ply (White/Black)

- - Headstock - 5 ply (White/Black)

- - Fingerboard - 1 ply (White)

- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22; medium-jumbo
- Bridge (6-string): LockTone(TM) Tune-o-matic/Stopbar
- Nut Width (6-string): 1-11/16"
- Hardware: Black
- Machine Heads: Deluxe Diecast with metal Tulip Buttons 14:1 ratio
- Output Jack: Epiphone Heavy-Duty with metal output jack plate
- Color: Ebony (gloss)