Epiphone Slash Appetite Les Paul Special-II Electric Guitar
Epiphone's Slash Appetite Les Paul captures the Guns N' Roses icon's simplified, road-ready aesthetic. $329 for a budget Les Paul with signature swagger and straightforward tone.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Iconic Les Paul shape with Slash's legendary Appetite aesthetic
- +Simplified, road-ready pickup configuration
- +Affordable entry point for Les Paul explorers
- +Solid construction for the price
- +Signature appeal for Slash fans
Cons
- −Simplified electronics and pickups mean less tonal versatility
- −Entry-level build quality reflects the $329 price
- −Heavy—Les Paul weight even at budget pricing
- −Doesn't match Gibson's prestige or build quality
The Verdict
The Epiphone Slash Appetite Les Paul scores 80/100 (Killer) because it nails the signature guitar assignment: capture the player’s vibe at an accessible price. If you’ve dreamed of owning Slash’s iconic silhouette, this delivers at $329.
Tone is straightforward—dual humbuckers with simplified electronics. You’re not getting boutique pickup complexity; you’re getting warmth and power. That’s what Slash’s tone demands anyway.
Build quality matches the price. It’s solid but not premium. Les Paul weight is unavoidable—expect neck dive and the need for a quality strap.
Buy this if you want Slash aesthetics and iconic Les Paul shape without the $2k+ Gibson investment. It’s a Killer because it executes the signature guitar role perfectly. If you need premium electronics or prestige, step up to Gibson. But at $329, this is a killer value for Les Paul seekers and Slash fans.
Specifications
| Body shape | Single cutaway |
| Body type | Solid body |
| Body material | Solid wood |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Top wood | Flame Maple |
| Body finish | Matte |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Neck shape | D standard |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Neck finish | Gloss |
| Joint | Bolt-on |
| Scale length | 24.75in |
| Material | Rosewood |
| Radius | 12in |
| Fret size | Medium jumbo |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Inlays | Dot |
| Nut width | 1.68in (42.67mm) |
| Configuration | HH |
| Bridge type | Fixed |
| Bridge design | Tune-o-matic |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar |
| Tuning machines | Die-cast sealed |
| Number of strings | 6-string |
| Country of origin | China |
