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EpiphoneLes Paul Concert Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Heritage Cherry Sunburst

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Concert-size acoustic-electric ukulele in a Les Paul body shape with a piezo pickup. For a uke player who wants to plug in and likes the look.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Playing through an amp or PA at small gigs
  • Guitar players adding a uke that feels visually familiar
  • Home players who want more room than a soprano

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Purists wanting a traditional figure-eight uke silhouette
  • Players needing solid-wood tone — this is layered throughout
  • Anyone wanting onboard tuner or EQ controls

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Epiphone Les Paul Concert Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Heritage Cherry Sunburst construction detail

Detail 01

Concert scale, 15 inches

Longer than soprano, so frets are further apart and easier for adult hands, with a touch more volume.

Detail 02

Layered mahogany body

Laminate is more stable against humidity swings than solid wood and takes knocks better. Tone is warm but less open.

Detail 03

Passive under-saddle piezo

No battery and no onboard controls. Shape the sound at the amp, DI, or preamp instead.

Detail 04

Les Paul body shape

Solid-style outline with a shallow cavity, so unplugged volume is smaller than a traditional hollow uke body.

Detail 05

19 frets, granadillo fingerboard

Dense board with plenty of upper-register room; the deep body cutaway area is limited so high frets are a reach.

Detail 06

Open-back tuners, 14:1 ratio

Geared rather than friction pegs, so tuning is finer and holds better than a traditional peg uke.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Nylon strings need several days of stretching before they hold pitch
  2. 02Gig bag included; no cable, amp, or strap buttons setup assumed
  3. 03Passive pickup output is low — a preamp or DI helps at a gig
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it need a battery to plug in?

No. The piezo system is passive, so there is nothing to power and nothing to replace. Plug straight into an amp or DI.

02Is concert size much bigger than soprano?

Yes, noticeably. The 15-inch scale gives wider fret spacing and a larger body, which most adults find more comfortable.

03Can I use it unplugged?

Yes, but the Les Paul-style body is shallower than a traditional uke, so acoustic volume is modest. It suits practice more than a room.

04What strings does it take?

Nylon ukulele strings, gauges .024, .030, .036 and .026. Do not fit steel strings.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Passive
Pickup Configuration
Piezo
Bridge
Granadillo
7 detailsPlayability
Fret Size
Medium
Strings Gauge
Nylon strings - .024, .030, .036, .026
Orientation
Right handed
Number of Frets
19
Number of Strings
4
Scale Length
15
Neck Shape
SlimTaper D
14 detailsBody & build
Color
Sunburst
Binding
1-ply top (cream)
Back
Layered Mahogany
Body Material
Layered Mahogany
Top
Layered maple with AAA flame maple veneer
Body Finish
Gloss
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Side
Layered Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Granadillo
Body Style
Les Paul
Color Finish
Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Hardware Color
Nickel
Body Shape
Les Paul
Tuning Machines
Premium Open-Back, 14:1 Ratio
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Gig bag
1 detailsOther
Configuration
Under-saddle piezo film pickup

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