The Epiphone Zakk Wylde Signature Les Paul Custom is a guitar that truly stands out, both in terms of its visual appeal and its sonic capabilities. This guitar is a testament to the rock and metal prowess of Zakk Wylde, the legendary guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society.

Here are some detailed features of this guitar:

• Body and Design: The guitar features Wylde’s trademark black and white bullseye graphics over an antique ivory finish. The mahogany body with a maple top contributes to the warm Les Paul sound.

• Neck and Fretboard: The guitar comes with a comfortable neck and a smooth fretboard that allows for easy playability.

• Pickups: True Zakk buffs will immediately want to ditch the pickups for a set of active EMGs, like what he has on his Gibsons. However, the EMG-HZs are an excellent alternative that also serve to keep the price down. The bridge pickup is fat and crisp, and the neck pickup is smooth and buttery.

• Sound: A wide range of rock, metal, or even bluesy tones are possible with this guitar. The mahogany body and rosewood fretboard contribute to the warm Les Paul sound.

• Reliability & Durability: Epiphone has stepped up their quality in recent years, and the current crop of Korean-made guitars like this has fared very well in the long term. The craftsmanship is good, the tolerances are tight and the quality of materials is very good for this price range.

• Price: With an affordable price tag of around $800, this guitar offers a combination of features, playability, and tone that is hard to beat. Even if you have to drop another $200 for the set of active EMGs, you have a guitar that is very nearly as good as the Gibson for $3200 less.

Whether you’re a fan of Zakk Wylde or just appreciate the versatility of the Les Paul, the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Signature Les Paul Custom is a guitar worth considering. It’s built to rock from morning to night, and it’s a great buy for its combination of features, playability, and tone.