Epiphone Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory” Les Paul Custom, (Used, Comm)

The Epiphone Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory” Les Paul Custom is a powerful, stripped-back signature guitar built around one simple idea: maximum blues-rock attitude with minimal distraction. Inspired by a 1955-style Les Paul Custom, it features a distinctive Double Gold Aged finish, a single Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup, ebony fingerboard, wraparound Lightning Bar bridge and bold Custom-style appointments.

This pre-owned example is listed in Excellent condition, meaning it shows only very light signs of previous use and remains fully functional and ready to play.

Supplied with a soft case, this Gold Glory is a brilliant choice for blues, rock, slide, garage, punk, classic rock and players who want a single-pickup Les Paul with huge personality, strong sustain and direct plug-in-and-play simplicity.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Epiphone
Model	Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory” Les Paul Custom
Finish	Double Gold Vintage Aged / Gold Glory
Artist Model	Jared James Nichols Signature
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Body Shape	Les Paul
Body Material	Mahogany
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	24.72"
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo
Pickup Configuration	Single Pickup
Pickup	Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear
Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge	Wraparound Lightning Bar
Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition
Included	Soft Case
Main Appeal	Single-pickup blues-rock Les Paul Custom with huge P-90 character
Best For	Blues, rock, slide, garage, punk, classic rock, studio and live performance

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom is in Excellent condition. This means it shows very light signs of use while remaining fully functional and well presented.

Excellent condition is ideal for players who want a clean pre-owned signature Epiphone with only minor evidence of careful previous ownership.

What’s Included?

✔ Epiphone Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory” Les Paul Custom
✔ Soft Case

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows very light signs of previous use such as minor surface marks, faint handling wear or small signs of careful previous ownership.

The aged gold finish is part of the intended visual character of the model and should be distinguished from later owner wear.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup checked
• Volume and tone controls checked
• Output jack tested
• Frets inspected
• Ebony fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Grover Rotomatic tuners checked
• Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge checked
• Hardware inspected
• General playability assessed
• Soft case checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom?

Single-Pickup Blues-Rock Power

The Gold Glory is built around a single Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup. That stripped-back layout gives the guitar a direct, immediate response with plenty of bite, midrange and dynamic feel.

Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear Pickup

P-90 pickups are loved for their raw attack, thick midrange and ability to clean up beautifully from the guitar’s volume control. This makes the Gold Glory ideal for players who want expressive tones without complicated switching.

Jared James Nichols Signature Character

Jared James Nichols is known for powerful blues-rock playing, big vibrato and a no-pick attack. His signature Epiphone reflects that direct approach, giving players a guitar that encourages expressive phrasing and strong right-hand dynamics.

Double Gold Aged Finish

The Double Gold Aged finish gives this guitar a striking vintage-inspired look. It captures the spirit of a well-loved gold Les Paul while pairing beautifully with the Custom-style binding, block inlays and black pickup cover.

1955-Style Les Paul Custom Inspiration

The Gold Glory takes inspiration from classic mid-1950s Les Paul Custom styling, combining a Custom-style look with a simplified single-pickup layout. It feels bold, purposeful and full of old-school rock-and-roll personality.

Ebony Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard adds a smooth, premium playing feel with crisp note definition. It also reinforces the Custom-style identity of the instrument.

Wraparound Lightning Bar Bridge

The wraparound Lightning Bar bridge keeps the design simple, resonant and lively. It gives the guitar strong sustain, direct string response and a comfortable right-hand playing surface.

Excellent Used Condition

This example is listed in Excellent condition, making it a strong choice for players who want a clean used Gold Glory that still feels ready for regular stage, studio and home use.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Epiphone Gold Glory vs Epiphone Jared James Nichols Old Glory

The Old Glory model uses a black aged finish, while the Gold Glory delivers the same single-pickup signature attitude with a Double Gold Aged look. The Gold Glory is the stronger choice for players who want a gold-top-style visual identity.

Epiphone Gold Glory vs Epiphone Les Paul Custom

A standard Epiphone Les Paul Custom usually offers two humbuckers and a more traditional control layout. The Gold Glory is more direct and raw, with a single P-90 pickup and simpler controls for players who prefer stripped-back tone.

Epiphone Gold Glory vs Gibson Les Paul Junior

A Gibson Les Paul Junior offers a similarly simple single-pickup concept, usually with a more stripped-back Junior look. The Gold Glory adds Les Paul Custom styling, ebony fingerboard appeal and a gold aged finish while keeping that raw single-pickup spirit.

Epiphone Gold Glory vs Epiphone 1956 Les Paul Goldtop

An Epiphone 1956-style Les Paul Goldtop gives players two P-90 pickups and more tonal flexibility. The Gold Glory is more focused, more aggressive visually and better suited to players who want one great pickup, one strong voice and maximum simplicity.

Who Is It For?

Blues-Rock Players

The Seymour Duncan P-90, simple controls and wraparound bridge make this a brilliant choice for blues-rock players who want a lively and responsive guitar.

Slide Guitarists

The strong sustain and raw P-90 voice make the Gold Glory well suited to slide playing, open tunings and expressive blues phrasing.

Rock And Garage Players

The single-pickup layout delivers plenty of attitude for rock, garage, punk and raw rhythm guitar sounds.

Players Who Use Their Volume Control

This guitar rewards players who shape their tone from the guitar. Rolling the volume back can clean up the P-90 voice, while turning it up brings out more bite and drive.

Studio Musicians

A single P-90 Les Paul can sit beautifully in a mix, adding midrange focus and texture that differs from both humbucker guitars and brighter Fender-style single coils.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom is well suited to:

• Blues
• Blues-rock
• Rock
• Classic rock
• Garage rock
• Punk
• Indie
• Alternative
• Slide guitar
• Roots music
• Americana
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rehearsals
• Overdriven rhythm tones
• Expressive lead guitar
• Players wanting a single-pickup P-90 Les Paul

Why Choose A Single-Pickup P-90 Les Paul?

A single-pickup guitar can be incredibly inspiring because it removes distractions. Instead of switching between pickups, you focus on your hands, volume control, tone control, amplifier and pedals.

The P-90 is perfect for this style of guitar because it has plenty of character. It can be bright and biting, warm and vocal, raw and aggressive, or surprisingly clean depending on how you play it. The Gold Glory takes that formula and places it in a Les Paul Custom-style body with bold looks and a powerful signature identity.

For players who want a guitar that feels direct, expressive and full of attitude, the Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory is a standout choice.

Looking for advice on choosing the right P-90 guitar, Les Paul model or pre-owned Epiphone? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory”

The Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory was created as a gold-finished take on Nichols’ earlier Old Glory signature model. It reflects his stripped-back playing philosophy: one pickup, simple controls and a guitar that responds directly to the player.

Rather than overloading the instrument with switching options, the Gold Glory focuses on feel, resonance and raw P-90 tone. The 1955-style Les Paul Custom influence gives it a premium vintage-inspired look, while the single Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup gives it the grit and immediacy that suit blues-rock perfectly.

This Excellent condition example, supplied with a soft case, is a brilliant choice for players who want a visually striking and highly characterful Epiphone signature guitar.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Epiphone
Artist Model	Jared James Nichols
Model	“Gold Glory” Les Paul Custom
Finish	Double Gold Vintage Aged
Body Shape	Les Paul
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Finish	Aged Gloss
Binding	7-Ply Top, 5-Ply Back
Neck Construction	Glued-In Set Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Profile	50s
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Blocks
Scale Length	24.72"
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Graph Tech NuBone
Nut Width	1.69" / 43mm
Pickup Configuration	Single Pickup
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear
Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone
Output Jack	1/4"
Bridge	Wraparound Lightning Bar
Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Hardware Finish	Brushed Nickel
Pickguard	None
Pickup Cover	Black Dogear
String Configuration	6-String
Included	Soft Case
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition

Specification Note

The original factory specification for this model lists an EpiLite case. This pre-owned example is supplied with a soft case, as stated in the What’s Included section.

Exact weight, production year, serial number and any original paperwork have not been supplied for this listing.

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory Les Paul Custom is a superb guitar for players who want raw P-90 power, bold gold-top style and stripped-back simplicity. The single Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup gives it a punchy, expressive voice, while the ebony fingerboard, Custom-style binding, wraparound bridge and aged gold finish make it feel far more special than a basic single-pickup guitar.

This Excellent condition example, supplied with a soft case, is ideal for blues-rock players, slide guitarists, garage rockers and anyone who wants a direct, inspiring Les Paul with serious attitude.

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FAQ

What condition is this Epiphone Jared James Nichols Gold Glory in?

This guitar is listed in Excellent condition, meaning it shows very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

Does this guitar come with a case?

Yes. This pre-owned example comes with a soft case.

What pickup is fitted?

It is fitted with a Seymour Duncan P-90 Dogear pickup.

Is this a single-pickup guitar?

Yes. The Gold Glory uses a single bridge-position P-90 pickup with one volume control and one tone control.

What makes the Gold Glory different from a standard Les Paul?

It has a stripped-back single-pickup layout, wraparound Lightning Bar bridge, Double Gold Aged finish and Jared James Nichols signature styling.

What styles does this guitar suit?

It suits blues, blues-rock, classic rock, garage rock, punk, indie, slide guitar, roots music, studio recording and live performance.

Does it require a battery?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a battery.

Is this good for slide guitar?

Yes. The strong sustain, P-90 bite and simple layout make it a great option for slide playing.

Is this suitable as a main gigging guitar?

Yes. It has been checked for playability and functionality, and its simple layout makes it dependable for stage use.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Epiphone Les Paul models, P-90 guitars and pre-owned electric guitars.