Electric guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH offers left-handed players a familiar single-cut design, two ceramic humbuckers, and practical tone controls at a listed price of 361. Its bolt-on neck and lack of an included bag are worth considering before purchase.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH: technical overview

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar in an LP-style shape. Its listed finish is Vintage Sunburst, with a mahogany body and a flamed maple top. The neck is also mahogany, and the laurel fingerboard carries pearloid trapezoid inlays. The specification sheet identifies a bolt-on neck and a 60s Slim Taper, Rounded C profile.

This is a specification-based assessment, not a report of a hands-on playing session. No customer reviews are available for this product, so there is no verified user feedback to summarize. The details below describe the listed construction and hardware without making claims about tone, comfort, setup, or build quality that cannot be confirmed from the available information.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The combination of a mahogany body, flamed maple top, and mahogany neck defines the guitar's main wood configuration. The product information does not state the top's thickness or whether the flamed maple is a veneer or a solid cap, so those details should not be assumed. Vintage Sunburst is the specified color.

The scale length is 629 mm, also listed as 24.75 inches. The nut width is 43 mm, or 1.69 inches, and the fingerboard has 22 frets. These measurements give shoppers concrete points of comparison with other guitars. The neck profile is described as "60s Slim Taper, Rounded C," but the listing provides no neck-depth measurements at particular frets. Actual hand fit cannot be established from the profile name alone.

The instrument is expressly identified as a left-handed model. That makes orientation a key purchase check: the control and string arrangement should suit a left-handed player, rather than relying only on the finish or model name. The supplied data does not specify string gauge, factory tuning, or setup condition.

Pickups and controls

The pickup configuration is HH, meaning two humbucking pickups. At the bridge is an Epiphone 700T, while the neck position uses an Epiphone 650R. Both are specified with zebra coils and ceramic magnets. The listing identifies the pickup types and magnets but does not provide output readings, frequency response, or switching options beyond the stated three-way selector. Specific tonal results cannot be verified from those details alone.

Controls comprise two volume knobs and two tone knobs, alongside a three-way switch. The control count indicates separate volume and tone adjustment for the two-pickup layout, while the switch selects among three positions. The product information does not describe the precise wiring scheme or whether any additional coil-splitting or phase functions are included. No such features should be presumed.

Bridge, tuning hardware, and included items

An Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge is specified. The listing also names die-cast machine heads and nickel hardware. It does not identify the tailpiece, provide hardware ratios, or state whether the machine heads are locking models. The tremolo specification is "No," so this guitar is listed without a tremolo system.

Neither a case nor a gig bag is included according to the supplied details. Buyers who need protection for transport should account for that separately and confirm that any case they choose fits a left-handed LP-style guitar. The stated sales unit is one piece.

Price and buying considerations

The supplied price is 361, with no currency indicated. The item number is 628818, and the product is listed as available since November 2025. Price and availability can vary by seller, so confirm both before ordering. The data does not specify a warranty, included accessories, or a setup service.

  • Listed design: Left-handed, six-string, LP-style electric guitar.
  • Construction: Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple top, laurel fingerboard.
  • Dimensions: 629 mm scale, 43 mm nut width, 22 frets.
  • Electronics: Epiphone 700T bridge humbucker, Epiphone 650R neck humbucker, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way switch.
  • Hardware: LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, die-cast machine heads, nickel finish, no tremolo.
  • Not included: Case and gig bag.

Verdict based on the specifications

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH is defined by its left-handed orientation, dual ceramic-magnet humbuckers, 24.75-inch scale, and mahogany-and-maple construction. Its listed controls follow a straightforward two-volume, two-tone layout with a three-way pickup selector. The specs offer useful comparison points, but they do not establish how the guitar sounds, feels, or arrives set up. With no customer reviews available, those points require direct inspection or a retailer's confirmed return and setup terms before purchase.

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH, front view
7.3/ 10 overall score
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Mahogany body and neck with a flamed maple top
  • Two ceramic humbuckers with separate volume and tone controls
  • Left-handed design, 22 frets, and a 24.75-inch scale

What bugged me

  • No case or gig bag is included
  • The bolt-on neck differs from the set-neck construction many players expect from this style

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for left-handed players seeking a single-cut electric guitar with two humbuckers and separate tone controls. Also worth considering for players who prefer a 24.75-inch scale and a slim, rounded neck profile.

Look elsewhere if

Not ideal for players who require a case or gig bag in the package. Look elsewhere if you specifically want a set-neck construction or a tremolo system.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Shape, design
LP-Style
Color
Vintage Sunburst
Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Laurel
Number of strings
6
Frets
22
Scale
629 mm
Pickup system
HH
Tremolo
No
Including case
No
Incl. gigbag
No
Top
Flamed Maple

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Is this guitar designed for left-handed players?

Yes. The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus HCS LH is specified as a left-handed model.

What pickups does it use?

It has an Epiphone 700T ceramic humbucker at the bridge and an Epiphone 650R ceramic humbucker at the neck. Both have zebra coils.

Does it include a case or gig bag?

No. Neither a case nor a gig bag is listed as included.

What are the scale length and neck profile?

The scale is 24.75 inches, or 629 mm. The neck profile is a 60s Slim Taper Rounded C.

Does it have a tremolo?

No. It has no tremolo and uses an Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge.

The last word from the bench

This model pairs a mahogany body and neck with a flamed maple top, a laurel fingerboard, and a 60s Slim Taper Rounded C neck profile. Its two humbuckers, three-way switch, and independent volume and tone controls provide a straightforward setup for shaping the sound. The Tune-O-Matic bridge and die-cast tuning machines cover essential hardware needs. Buyers should factor in the bolt-on neck and the extra cost of a case or gig bag if either matters to them.

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