Epiphone Les Paul Standard — Japan‑made example stated as 1999

An Epiphone Les Paul Standard listed at $1,341 and described as 'Made in Japan' and '1999' in the listing details.

Why we selected it today

This example is interesting for being stated as a Japan‑made 1999 Epiphone Les Paul Standard (detected with high confidence). There is not yet enough closely matched evidence for a public AG Value judgement, so price context is undetermined here.

The model’s pedigree

Model family: Epiphone Les Paul Standard. The model offers the single‑cut shape, set neck and twin‑humbucker layout at a more accessible price point; factory and year materially affect how it compares to higher‑end versions.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Epiphone Les Paul Standard · Japan (high confidence). The listing states origin as Japan and year as 1999 — these are presented as stated rather than independently verified.

Key features

Single‑cut Les Paul shape with set neck and twin‑humbucker layout typical of the Standard designation; factory and year govern relative feel and specification.

How the asking price compares

We do not yet have enough closely matched asking-price evidence for a reliable AG Value judgement, so price was treated as neutral rather than guessed.

What a buyer should check

Inspect the neck joint, frets, nut and electronics. Confirm that it is an Epiphone instrument rather than a copy using Epiphone‑style wording.