Description

70s MIJ Emperador Les Paul Custom. Bolt on neck. $899!

A vintage Japanese-made Les Paul Custom copy under the Emperador brand, featuring a bolt-on neck construction and classic 1970s styling.

Type
Electric Guitar

Model
Les Paul Custom (Bolt-On Neck)

Manufacturer
Emperador (OEM by Japanese factories, likely Matsumoku or Fujigen)

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Year of Introduction
1970s

Controls
2× Volume, 2× Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector

Input
1× 1/4″ instrument output jack

Notable Features

  • Pickups: Two vintage-style humbuckers with open coils or chrome covers (varies by year)

  • Neck: Maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fretboard, block inlays

  • Scale Length: 24.75″

  • Bridge: Tune-o-matic with stopbar tailpiece

  • Hardware: Gold or chrome hardware; vintage-style tuners

  • Aesthetics: Multi-ply body and headstock binding, split diamond headstock inlay (Gibson-style)

  • Use Case: Classic LP looks and tones with a slightly brighter response due to the bolt-on construction; suited for vintage rock, blues, and alternative players seeking a Japanese lawsuit-era feel at a lower price point