Epiphone presents the Les Paul Melody Maker E1, an affordable evolution of one of the most iconic guitars in music history. The Melody Maker E1 pairs a slim, lightweight poplar body with dual Epiphone ceramic pickups to deliver a range of classic rock tones with simplicity. The bolt-on mahogany neck has a beginner-friendly SlimTaper-D profile and traditional 24.75 scale, while familiar Les Paul aesthetics like the clipped-ear headstock and bell-shaped truss rod cover provide vintage-inspired looks. Whether you're a new player or a seasoned pro, the Melody Maker E1 is a guitar that inspires.

While the Melody Maker E1 delivers simplified controls and a lightweight, comfortable build ideal for new players, its design also pays homage to Les Paul tradition. The clipped-ear headstock, bell-shaped truss rod cover and vintage-style tuners provide iconic looks and the slim mahogany neck with its rounded profile feels fast and familiar. The Melody Maker E1 lets you channel the style and spirit of a legend, with an instrument built for learning and growth at an affordable price.

Features

• Les Paul poplar body
• 60s SlimTaper D mahogany neck with laurel fingerboard
• Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650SCR Ceramic Single-Coil, Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700SCT Ceramic Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-way Toggle Switch
• Bridge: Epiphone Lighting Bar Compensated Wrap Around

Specs

Type	Solid Body
Colour	Ebony
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	Les Paul SL
Body Material	Poplar
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Shape	1960s Slim Taper; D Profile
Fretboard Material	Pau Ferro
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	Perloid Dot Inlays
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius	12" (304.8mm)
Neck Pickups	Epiphone 650SCR Ceramic Single Coil
Bridge Pickups	Epiphone 700SCT Ceramic Single Coil
Controls	1 x Master Volume, 1 x Master Tone, 3-Position Toggle
Bridge	LockTone Tune-o-matic
Tuners	Premium Covered 14:1 Ratio