The Les Paul Ultra-II is a truly different hybrid guitar combining a real Les Paul Guitar with a fingerboard-mounted NanoMAG Samarium/Cobalt pickup and electronics to produce shimmering acoustic tones with ultra-wide dynamic range. It is crafted with the same acoustic chambers as those in the regular Les Paul Ultra. Comprehensive NanoMAG controls are discretely incorporated into the back cover. True Stereo outputs capable of both mono and stereo with a regular cable.
The NanoMAG is a magnetic pickup with an air coil and a composition of different samarium cobalt magnets incorporating active electronics in a minimum of space. The pickup is protected by an epoxy layer, and the silver-platinum shielding, together with the active electronics, provides a low impedance, hum free output signal. The NanoMAG pickup provides an acoustic sound, but can also produce sweet blues and jazz tones. It is very resistant to the feedback and offers incredible dynamics in all positions.
Based upon Epiphone's top-selling Les Paul Ultra, the Ultra-II adds a proprietary NanoMAG low-impedance pickup embedded into the fingerboard and custom electronics to create a Les Paul that is not only capable of blistering, electric guitar riffs but also shimmering acoustic-like tones and when combined, greatly expanded frequency range and tonal capabilities.
The goal of the Ultra-II was to create a more versatile guitar that was capable of not only real Les Paul tone, but also acoustic-like qualities but without adding a lot of controls and changing the overall appearance of the Les Paul. Unlike other instruments that attempt to create a completely new guitar design, Epiphone went about this differently by starting with a proven, electric guitar design and adding to it.
The Ultra-II is all Les Paul. Its pair of Alnico Classic humbucking pickups combined with traditional LP design let's you rock like famed Les Paul players. However, the Ultra's body is strategically chambered to not only reduce the weight, but to add subtle acoustic overtones. Taking advantage of this design, Epiphone teamed up with the premier German acoustic pickup maker, Shadow to take the Ultra to the next level. The result is the Ultra-II.
At the heart of the Ultra-II is the NanoMAG pickup. Referring to its small size and its composition, the NanoMag is a completely new kind of magnetic pickup that combines 3 Samarium-Cobalt magnets with on-board, active electronics to produce a low-impedance pickup with absolute linear response and an uncharacteristically wide frequency range. Voiced specifically for the Ultra-II, the NanoMAG is embedded in the fingerboard after the 22nd fret. Positioned at this harmonic-rich sweet spot, the NanoMAG is able to capture all the harmonics - from the lowest to the highest - with incredible accuracy and all with ZERO noise or artificial coloration. This again is different from all other acoustic pickup technology.
Front mounted controls for the Ultra-II remain in the standard LP locations. However, function is changed to Neck Volume (magnetic), Bridge Volume (magnetic), Master Tone and NanoMAG volume. Controls specifically for the NanoMAG, as well as the 9-volt battery compartment are discretely mounted on the back of the instrument on the control cavity plate. Using the back controls, you can set the treble, bass and gain of the NanoMAG. Once you find the settings you want, you generally won't make many changes to them. However, the control is there if you need it.
The Ultra-II also adds true stereo outputs that allow you to either combine its Alnico Classic humbuckers with the NanoMAG output or, separate the two for mixing possibilities. Both options allow the use of standard 1/4" instrument cables. With this, the player can route the magnetic pickups to a standard electric guitar amplifier and the NanoMAG to an acoustic guitar amp or the PA. Using the front mounted volume controls, unlimited blending and mixing of the two signals is possible.
If you want a versatile, professional instrument that's capable of both Les Paul crunch and real acoustic-like tones, the Epiphone Ultra-II is it!
Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-II Electric Guitar Features:
Body: Mahogany, strategically chambered
Top: Quilted maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper, satin finish
Neck Joint: Glued-In
Truss Rod: double-action, 2-way
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: 22 medium jumbo
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Nut Width: 1.65"
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic
NanoMag Low-impedance
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic Plus
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
Front Controls: Neck Humbucker Master Volume
Bridge Humbucker Master Volume
Master Tone
NanoMAG Master Volume
3-way Toggle (Humbuckers)
Rear Controls:
NanoMAG Treble
NanoMAG Bass
NanoMAG Gain
Tuners: Grover, diecast
Outputs: 1/4" Mono, 1/4" Stereo
Power: 9V battery
Hardware: Gold
Binding: Body, Neck
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
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Posted by SlashJr69 from washington state on Jul 22, 2010
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: rock, alternative, blues
tryed this thing at the shop yesterday through your average line 6 amp. this guitar has mean crunch and great distortion, but also has some pretty sick acoustic tones. a few complaints though....the neck is really heavy compared to the rest of the guitar...also, the input jacks are TIGHT! i am afraid to plug it in because of the amount of effort i have to go through to do it...it was scary haveing to push the cord in that hard, i felt like i would break something...but other then that, everything seems super nice!
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Very pleased
Posted by ajeezy17 from Gastonia, NC on Jun 21, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/Praise band
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, praise music
The first one I received had issues with either the treble position on the switch or the treble pick up, so I had to send it back. I could not be happier with the new one. All the electronics work very well and the sound and tone are better than I could get my hopes up for. The nanomag is especially effective at the set up at my church where I mostly play. The channel is really clean and the nanomag really shines. The first one I received had amber colored nobs that were way too tight, but the new one has clear knobs with black underneath that look and feel much better. Definitely a great instrument if you play live and need switch between acoustic and electric.
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Great Guitar, for an amazing price
Posted by Dave Stanfill from Manchester, New Hampshire on Apr 22, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Alterantive, Acoustic Solo Projects
If your ready to step on your guitar playing skill i highly recommend this guitar. Ive had it for about a year now, and its still blows me away like it did the day I bought it. I fell in love with is superficial look (midnight ebony) and wanted to play it. So I plugged it in at the store and messed around with the acoustic feature and normal electric guitar. The acoustic is a great feature especially that you can get an A/B selector switch and switch between the two (electric and acoustic) or use them both at the same time giving a unique sound. It has a nice clean town and definitely enough power to play anything from rock to metal. Its quality for its price can for surely compete with expensive model Gibsons. Any lack of their "quality" if any in the guitar will be made of for the price. Guitar will guarantee happiness. My only only complaint would be that the nut after a while got worn and low e now buzzes when i play it. But that could be completely cause of me. Dont let that hold you back.
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AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME
Posted by soclosse from Orlando, FL on Mar 22, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Gigging Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, alternative
I was looking for a guitar that was decently priced but would preform well. I have been playing for about 6 years now and I was finally ready to get serious about tone. This guitar went way beyond my expectations. For the price you cannot beat it. I have had this guitar for a year now and haven't had a single problem yet!
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Amazing Guitar
Posted by Big Bob from Louisville KY. on Feb 21, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: acctive musician, play live in concert.
Reviewer's Play Style: all types
I have has this guitar for 3 months, from sound quality to detail works are Amazing. Please note that my Guitar is made in Korea which i'm sure most of you know that its much better quality than the guitars are made in China. Still i have a brother in my band recently bought one like this but his is made in China, please don't get me wrong about this, the facts that i want to point out over here is just quality, that if you have and seen 2 guitars exactly the same make and model but one made in Korea and the other made in China then you know what i'm taking about right here. Again this guitar built like a solid weapon, amazingly details (mine guitar), awesome sounds quality....Bottom line is if you lucky to have this guitar made in Korea then you are the KING.
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