Pre-Owned Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Tobacco Sunburst – Korea 2004
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Pre-Owned Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Tobacco Sunburst – Korea 2004
There's a reason players specifically go looking for Korean-made Epiphone Les Pauls from this era. The build quality from the Unsung factory in the early-to-mid 2000s has a reputation that's held up well, and this example shows why.
This is a 2004 Unsung-made Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Tobacco Sunburst — and it's a good-looking guitar. The flame top catches the light nicely, the cream binding frames it cleanly, and the trapezoid inlays give it that proper Les Paul Standard look that cheaper or newer models don't always pull off as convincingly. It photographs well and looks the part in person too.
It has everything you'd expect from a Les Paul Standard: twin humbuckers, Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, the classic 4-knob control layout, and Grover tuners. Nothing unusual, nothing missing — just a solid, familiar guitar that you can pick up and play straight away.
What's It Like to Play?
Korean Epiphone Les Pauls from this period tend to have a warmer, fuller feel than more recent budget alternatives — the necks are comfortable, the fretwork is generally decent, and the humbuckers have enough character to hold their own for rhythm work, blues lead, classic rock, and general gigging. This isn't a guitar you need to apologise for. It's a proper instrument with a bit of history behind it.
The Tobacco Sunburst finish has aged nicely and the top in particular still has real visual appeal. It would look great on a wall, on a stand, or on stage.
Condition
This guitar is in good pre-owned condition overall, with cosmetic signs of use consistent with its age.
From the photos, the main things to be aware of are:
- General light surface marks and small scratches to the body and neck
- A more noticeable chip to the side of the body
- Light edge wear and small dings in places
- Finish wear in keeping with a used instrument from 2004
The top presents well and the guitar looks smart overall. It's a used instrument, so it has its marks, but nothing here that would affect playability or stop it being a great-looking, great-playing guitar.
Key Features
- Pre-owned Epiphone Les Paul Standard
- Made in Korea — Unsung factory, 2004 production
- Serial number: U04112789
- Tobacco Sunburst flame top finish
- Cream body binding and pickguard
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Twin humbucker pickup configuration
- Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Classic 4-knob Les Paul control layout
- Grover tuners
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Model | Les Paul Standard |
| Type | Electric Guitar |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Body Shape | Single Cut |
| Colour | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Country of Manufacture | Korea |
| Factory | Unsung |
| Year | 2004 |
| Serial Number | U04112789 |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-o-matic with Stopbar Tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Trapezoid |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
What's Included
- Guitar only
Is This the Right Guitar for You?
If you're after a Les Paul-style guitar with genuine character — not a brand new entry-level model, but something with a bit of age and a build quality that players still talk about — this is a strong option. Whether you're after a gigging guitar, a practice instrument, a platform to upgrade, or just a good-looking Les Paul that won't cost Gibson money, this ticks a lot of boxes.
If you have any questions about the condition or spec, drop us a message and we'll help you out.