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THE TG TEST Words Rob Laing Photography Phil Barker EPIPHONE JERRY CANTRELL ‘WINO’ LES PAUL CUSTOM AND CUSTOM PROPHECY Epiphone unveil their affordable version of the Alice In Chains guitarist’s ‘Wino’ Custom, as well as a signature Custom Prophecy in Bone White. We take both instruments for a test drive... 89 A s the founding guitarist and singer in Alice In Chains, Jerry Cantrell knows a thing or two about dialling in massive rock tones.
T H E GA S STATION tones too, and there’s plenty of fun to be had using the neck pickup with the tone completely off, as you’d expect from traditional singlecuts of this ilk. In that regard, it’s every bit as classic as it looks.
THE TG TEST FINAL VERDICT Which of our Les Pauls is best for you? A s we suspected, these are two very different instruments that cater for different needs. Purists and retro-lovers will undoubtedly feel more at home with the Wino, which convincingly harks back to Les Pauls of old. Modern-style and heavy metal players, however, may very well appreciate the Custom Prophecy for its extra power, versatility and range.
