Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst

The Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst that reproduces Jones’ own guitar with a Seymour Duncan Distortion and reverse ProBucker

Tool's Adam Jones has been playing a 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Silverburst for decades, and his guitar sound is inextricably linked to that instrument. The Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom is an accurate reproduction of his personal guitar, built to his own specifications and with his direct involvement. Silverburst is a finish that first appeared in the late 70s on the Gibson Les Paul Custom, and on this instrument, it looks exactly like the original: a cool, metallic burst that is sophisticated without being obtrusive.

The Seymour Duncan Distortion in the bridge delivers the high output and punchy aggression that defines Tool's guitar sound: clear, controlled, and with enough presence to cut through a heavily produced mix. The reverse-mounted Epiphone ProBucker Custom in the neck provides a distinctive tonal quality in the middle switch position that Jones consciously preserved. CTS potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors ensure the signal path that Jones prefers.

Mahogany body with maple top, 3-piece maple neck with volute and Adam Jones Custom profile, ebony fretboard with Block inlays and 22 frets on a 24.75" scale length, 7-ply top and 5-ply neck/headstock binding, vintage-style chrome tuners with 16:1 ratio. Includes Protector Series hardshell case in Antique Silverburst.

The Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst is the most direct route to Tool's guitar sound you can find for this budget.