Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Bone White

Classic style, seven strings and modern handling

In designing the Les Paul Customs Origins 7-String, Matt Heafy and Epiphone focused on striking the perfect balance between the traditional "Tuxedo Look" and playability optimized for the demanding techniques of modern metal. The Modern Weight Relief of the mahogany body makes it far more comfortable to perform during long, action-packed shows, while the Axcess Heel at the back provides unrestricted access to the highest registers. The flat "SpeedTaper D" profile of the glued mahogany neck ensures effortless playability, so complex riffs and solos can be executed with ease on the 22-fret ebony fingerboard. The extended 25.5" scale length (648 mm) also guarantees a clean, clear response across all seven strings, even in lower tunings.

Fishman Matt Heafy pickups

As pickup on the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String naturally Matt Heafy's Fishman Fluence Signature h umbuckers are used, which elicit diverse metal sounds from the guitar amplifier with multiple voicings. The Fishman Fluence Custom Series Matt Heafy humbucker on the bridge, equipped with ceramic magnets, accordingly stands for a Modern Active sound with maximum Output and tight response even with drop tunings and high distortion, or for an extremely powerful sound with the organic Attack of passive pickups. The Fluence Custom Series Matt Heafy Alnico neck pickup, on the other hand, delivers a full and finely articulated sound in Modern Active mode, while the second crisp voicing provides the perfect foundation for fluid soloing. For both Fishman Fluence Matt Heafy humbuckers, a single-coil vo icing is also available for glassy pearly tones.

Naturally, the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String is equipped with Matt Heafy's signature Fishman Fluence pickups. These pickups offer multiple voicings to elicit a wide array of metal tones. The Fishman Fluence Custom Series Matt Heafy bridge humbucker, equipped with ceramic magnets, provides a Modern Active tone with maximum output and a tight response, even in drop tunings and under high distortion. It also delivers an organic attack reminiscent of passive pickups. The Fluence Custom Series Matt Heafy Alnico neck pickup, in contrast, offers a full, articulate sound in Modern Active mode, with a second voicing that is perfect for fluid soloing. Additionally, both pickups feature a single-coil voicing for bright, glassy tones ideal for clean passages.

Professional hardware equipment

Epiphone has equipped the Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Bone White with professional-grade hardware that handles both studio sessions and the rigors of long performances or touring. The LockTone Stopbar guides the strings over the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, which is firmly locked to its retaining pins. The generous adjustment options ensure precise intonation and comfortable string action, even when using heavy strings and low tunings. The Grover Locking tuners, on the iconic Epiphone Kalamazoo-style headstock, ensure that the guitar stays in tune reliably, no matter how intense the performance. This signature model offers both the iconic Les Paul elegance and the modern features metal musicians demand, making it a must-have for serious players.