Epiphone Les Paul Melody Maker, Sunset Yellow

The Epiphone Les Paul Melody Maker in Sunset Yellow proves that great guitars don't need to be complicated. Stripping the legendary Les Paul design back to its essentials, this lightweight electric guitar delivers classic style, effortless playability, and bright, punchy tones that make it an ideal choice for beginners, developing players, and seasoned musicians looking for a reliable everyday companion. Finished in a vibrant Sunset Yellow, it's a guitar that brings plenty of personality before you've even played the first chord.

The lightweight poplar body makes the Melody Maker exceptionally comfortable to play, whether you're practising at home, rehearsing with a band, or enjoying an extended jam session. The striking Sunset Yellow finish gives the guitar a fresh, eye-catching look while retaining the unmistakable silhouette that has made the Les Paul one of the most recognisable electric guitars ever created.

The bolt-on neck features Epiphone's comfortable 1960s SlimTaper D profile, offering a fast, easy-playing feel that's perfect for developing technique or moving confidently around the fretboard. Combined with a 24.75" scale length, medium jumbo frets, and a comfortable fingerboard radius, it provides a smooth playing experience that feels equally at home with rhythm playing, lead work, and everything in between.

A pair of Epiphone ceramic single-coil pickups give the Melody Maker its lively, articulate voice. Expect crisp clean tones, punchy rhythm sounds, and enough bite to handle classic rock, blues, indie, and pop with ease. Simple master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup selector, make dialling in your sound quick and intuitive. The compensated wraparound bridge helps maximise sustain while maintaining dependable intonation, and Epiphone machine heads provide reliable tuning stability so you can spend more time making music and less time making adjustments.

At Musicmaker, we know that some guitars become favourites simply because they're fun to play. The Epiphone Les Paul Melody Maker in Sunset Yellow is exactly that—a straightforward, inspiring instrument that invites you to plug in, turn it up, and enjoy every minute.

Specifications

• Body Material- Poplar

• Neck Material- Mahogany

• Neck Shape- 1960's Melody MakerimTaper™-D profile

• Neck Joint- Bolt-on

• Scale Length- 24.75"

• Headstock- Epiphone "Clipped Ear"; "Les Paul Model" in gold; "Epiphone" logo in silver

• Frets- 22; medium-jumbo

• Truss Rod- Adjustable

• Truss Rod Cover- "Bell" shaped; 2-layer; "Melody Maker" in white

• Fingerboard- Radius 14"

• Fingerboard Inlay- pearloid "Dot" inlays

• Binding- None

• Nut- Artificial Bone

• Nut Width- 1-11/16"

• Hardware- Chrome

• Machine Heads- Premium Covered; 14:1 ratio

• Neck Pickup- Epiphone 650SCR™ Ceramic Single-Coil

• Bridge Pickup- Epiphone 700SCT™ Ceramic Single-Coil

• Controls- 3-way pickup selector

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

• Pickup Selector- 3-way Toggle Switch

• Knobs-Black ABS “Top Hat” knobs

• Bridge/Tailpiece- Adjustable, Intonated "Wrap Around" Stopbar Combo

• Colors Sunset Yellow (SY)