Here for sale we have a fantastic example of the Epiphone Slash 'Appetite' Les Paul Standard in Appetite Amber finish. Made in China in 2010, this guitar was part of a limited run of just 3000 instruments worldwide, and is based on the Les Paul replica which Slash became famous for playing on 1987's Appetite For Destruction. Epiphone and Slash teamed up in 2010 to deliver a signature model which closely resembled this instrument without breaking the bank of the average player. They started with the Epiphone Les Paul Standard and brought the specification as close as reasonably possible to Slash's original guitar. Naturally, a set neck construction is employed, and comprises a Mahogany body with Carved Hard Maple top and AAA Flamed Maple veneer, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. A long neck tenon is used to increase the strength of the joint, thereby improving sustain and resonance. Chrome hardware including a T-O-M bridge and StopBar tailpiece are fitted, as well as a set of Wilkinson Deluxe tuning machines with 'Tulip' style buttons. A pair of Seymour Duncan ‘Slash’ Alnico II Pro humbucking pickups are installed and are wired to the standard Les Paul controls. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the Slash Custom ‘D’ Profile filling the hand comfortably for a substantial yet articulate grip across the register. The profile is designed to resemble that of Slash’s actual guitar, and is certainly on the large side; leaning into ‘50s neck territory. Being a ‘D’ shape however, there is a slightly flattened area to the centre of the rear which encourages ergonomic thumb positioning, facilitating the kind of rock lead playing which Slash is associated with. The traditional 12” fingerboard radius is paired with medium Jumbo frets to enhance the feel of vibrato and string bending techniques. Amplified, the pair of Seymour Duncan ‘Slash’ Alnico II Pro humbucking pickups deliver filthy rock tones by the bucketload. The bridge is bright and articulate, and captures the nuance of your rhythm parts and riffs perfectly, all whilst handling a serious amount of gain. The neck is rounder, and produces plenty of power to push your lead and solo tones to the front of even the densest of mixes. Whilst very well suited to dirty crunch and searing distortion tones, the pickups clean up nicely too, offering beautifully shimmering sounds for those quieter parts of the set. A fantastic example of a collectible instrument with a serious Appetite for Destruction. Brand- Epiphone Model- Slash 'Appetite' Les Paul Standard Finish- Appetite Amber Year- 2010 Made In- China Body- Mahogany Top - Carved Hard Maple w​/​ AAA Flamed Maple Veneer Neck- Mahogany Neck Profile- Slash Custom 'D' Profile Fingerboard- Rosewood Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 22 Medium Jumbo Scale Length- 24.75" Nut Width- 1.682" Pickups- 2x Seymour Duncan 'Slash' Alnico II Pro Humbuckers Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone Luthier Report Our ID: 121082443680 Weight: 8.55lbs Serial: 10081515067 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct lighting, As is common with high gloss finishes. Any other markings are difficult to discern. Neck: Overall very condition. Very light scratching to the rear of the neck can be seen under direct light, most notably behind the 1st fret. The fingerboard shows light markings across the register, most notably at the 2nd fret. These markings are not felt under the finger in the playing position and do not impact playability. Body: Overall excellent condition. Light indentation to the centre of the lower bout on the front face does not pierce the finish. Very light scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. This is most notable to the centre of the rear face, consistent with playwear. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional and can be adjusted. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included. Hardware: Overall very good condition. Both the tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece display light signs of tarnishing. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: Original Epiphone hard case. Fully functional with light signs of previous use. COA, paperwork and Slash plectrums included. Truss rod tool not included.