Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard in Oxblood

A Blow-by-blow Replica of Jeff’s Iconic Oxblood Axe

Featured on the cover of his groundbreaking 1975 masterpiece Blow by Blow, Jeff Becks 1954 Les Paul Standard is undoubtedly one of the most iconic instruments in guitar history. Fifty years down the line, Epiphones Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard memorializes that legendary instrument with a spot-on re-creation of the original axe. This Epiphone mirrors the heavily modified nature of Jeffs original 54, starting with a dark and moody Oxblood finish coating its maple-topped mahogany foundation. Instead of the twin P-90s youd find on a stock early-1950s Les Paul, Jeffs guitar boasted twin humbucking pickups a spec that Epiphones Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard re-creates with two rich, warm, and deeply dynamic Gibson USA Custombucker pickups. On the opposite end, this superb 6-string boasts a positively chunky Jeff Beck custom large C 1-piece mahogany neck thats topped with a glassy rosewood fingerboard and mated to the body with a traditional long-tenon joint. Even the hardware exactly emulates the distinctive setup on Jeffs guitar, from the slight gap between the pickguard and the treble pickups ring to the aluminum wraparound bridge, Schaller M6 90 tuning machines, and gold speed knobs. Strictly limited in production and sure to go fast, the Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard is the perfect capstone to any Jeff Beck die-hards collection and a faithful tribute to a truly once-in-a-lifetime musical talent.

Heavily modified 1954-style specs

Keen-eyed Gibson fans will be quick to point out that Jeffs 1954 Les Paul Standard is anything but a standard 54. In stock form, the guitar would have sported a classic Goldtop finish and two single-coil P-90 pickups. Jeff was certainly no stranger to wild and experimental mods see his dual-humbucker G- and F-style 6-string hybrid for further reference, among many others yet its reported that the guitars signature Oxblood finish and humbucker routes occurred well before Jeff acquired the instrument in 1972. In fact, the only element that singles this guitar out as a 1954 Les Paul is its 1-piece wraparound bridge a spec championed by vintage Gibson fanatics for its superb sustain and sheer simplicity.

Custombucker pickups deliver pure vintage PAF tone

What makes Gibson’s 1950s-era Les Pauls so special? Les Paul obsessives point toward the PAF pickup the Patent Applied For humbucker found on the Les Pauls of the late 1950s and early 1960s. And while Jeff’s 1954 would have left the Kalamazoo factory with twin P-90s, his Oxblood axe wore twin humbuckers by the time it made it into his hands. Thus, the Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard boasts Gibson USA Custombuckers that perfectly capture the stunning dynamic range and immaculate articulation of Jeff’sBlow by Blow standby. From screaming, dirt-laden legato lead runs to smoky, overdriven licks to pure, clean warmth, Custombucker pickups run the gamut of classic Les Paul tones and are a must-have to cop Jeffs mid-1970s-era sounds.

An icon of instrumental guitar music

Jeff Becks 1975 opus Blow by Blow marked a watershed moment in music history. It was Jeffs first all-instrumental album and his first venture as a true solo artist. Moreover, Blow by Blow wore an indelible jazz fusion influence that proved Jeffs utter 6-string mastery extended far beyond the bluesy rock lexicon of his prior work. Most importantly, its an album championed by listeners to this day as his finest musical hour, and it forever opened the doors for pure instrumental guitar music. And while Jeff recorded with several axes on this iconic album, the instrument he chose to wield for the cover was his trusty 54 Les Paul, which this Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard replicates with the utmost authenticity.

Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Standard Features:

• Re-creates the iconic 1954 Les Paul Standard showcased on Jeff Becks 1975 opus Blow by Blow
• Maple-capped mahogany body wearing a custom Oxblood finish to mirror Jeffs refinished axe
• Chunky Jeff Beck custom large C neck profile, affixed to the body with a traditional long-tenon neck joint
• Indian rosewood fingerboard studded with 22 medium-jumbo frets, aged MOP trapezoid inlays, and cream binding
• 2 Gibson USA Custombuckers capture the depth, dynamics, and articulation of the mighty PAF humbucker
• Top-of-the-line electronic components tie everything together, including CTS pots, Mallory capacitors, and 1950s-style wiring
• Rock-solid 1-piece historic aluminum wraparound tailpiece and Schaller M6 90 tuning machines
• Packed with minute details to mirror Jeffs instrument, including gold speed knobs and a slight gap between the pickguard and the treble pickups ring
• Comes complete with an Epiphone hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics and a vintage-style replica strap