Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jeff Beck's iconic 'Oxblood' Les Paul – built from a refinished and heavily modded '54 Goldtop – was immortalised on the cover of his 1975 album Blow By Blow. Now, 50 years on, Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom has released an attainably priced replica featuring USA A3 Custombucker pickups, top-quality electronics and the famous Gibson-style 'open book' headstock. Priced at a little over £1,000 it's attainable for many players, unlike limited run Custom Shop replicas of 'Oxblood' that have been made in the past – but is it worthy of the name and Jeff Beck's dazzling musical legacy? Join Jamie Dickson and Richard Barrett in Guitarist's Tone Lounge for a deep dive into the history, sound and specs of this intriguing new Epiphone which has some very big footsteps to walk in.
Jeff Beck's iconic 'Oxblood' Les Paul – built from a refinished and heavily modded '54 Goldtop – was immortalised on the cover of his 1975 album Blow By Blow. Now, 50 years on, Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom has released an attainably priced replica featuring USA A3 Custombucker pickups, top-quality electronics and the famous Gibson-style 'open book' headstock. Priced at a little over £1,000 it's attainable for many players, unlike limited run Custom Shop replicas of 'Oxblood' that have been made in the past – but is it worthy of the name and Jeff Beck's dazzling musical legacy? Join Jamie Dickson and Richard Barrett in Guitarist's Tone Lounge for a deep dive into the history, sound and specs of this intriguing new Epiphone which has some very big footsteps to walk in.
