Which Les Paul electric guitar offers the best value for money under £500?

This page compares 7 Les Paul electric guitars with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus - Ebony Burst, Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF, Harley Benton SC-450Plus VB Vintage Series. Prices range from £144 to £270. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.

Product ⇅ Price ⇅ Body Material ⇅ Neck Material ⇅ Number of Frets ⇅ Scale Length (inches) ⇅ Pickup Configuration ⇅ Tuner Type ⇅
Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus - Ebony Burst
US 		£270.07 ≈ Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75 in HH (650R neck, 700T bridge) Die-Cast tuners

A carved mahogany Les Paul with an AAA flame maple veneer top, bound laurel fretboard, 22 frets, and dual Epiphone humbuckers (650R and 700T). It pairs vintage-inspired feel and modern playability with LockTone hardware and die-cast tuners, suitable for beginners through gigging players. Priced affordably, it offers classic Les Paul tone and sustain.

★ Ideal for

Good value under £500 because it has a mahogany body with a flame maple veneer, dual 650R/700T humbuckers, and quality hardware while retailing around £300-£350, delivering classic Les Paul tone and features for the price.

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Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF
US 		£250.15 ≈ Meranti Meranti 22 628 mm 2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers DLX Kluson-style machine heads

The SC-550 II BCF is a single-cut electric guitar with a chambered Meranti body, AAA flamed maple archtop, set-in Meranti neck, and two Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers. Its comfortable 628 mm scale, narrow 42 mm nut, stainless steel frets, and fixed Tune-O-Matic bridge make it well suited to beginners, smaller hands, and players seeking versatile rock, blues, jazz, and alternative tones.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with a chambered Meranti body, AAA flamed maple archtop, 22 stainless steel frets, and two AlNiCo-5 humbuckers delivering versatile Les Paul-style tones.

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Thomann
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Harley Benton SC-450Plus VB Vintage Series
US 		£143.89 ≈ Okoume Mahogany 22 628 mm 2 Roswell LAF AlNiCo-5 vintage-style humbuckers DLX Kluson-style machine heads

The SC-450Plus VB features an Okoume body, AAA flamed maple top, set-in mahogany neck and two Roswell AlNiCo-5 humbuckers with coil-splitting. Its classic single-cut design and versatile tones make it suitable for beginners, home players and budget-conscious gigging guitarists.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with a Les Paul-style single-cut design, 22 frets, a 628 mm scale and two coil-splittable Roswell AlNiCo-5 humbuckers for both humbucker and single-coil sounds.

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Thomann
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Harley Benton SC-Custom III Lemon Flame
US 		£213.25 ≈ Meranti Meranti 22 628 mm Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers HB machine heads

This single-cut electric guitar has a Meranti body and set-in Meranti neck, a flamed maple veneer top, stainless steel frets, and two coil-splittable Tesla Alnico-5 humbuckers. It suits players seeking versatile rock, blues, and heavier tones with classic Les Paul-style styling at a budget price.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with 22 stainless steel frets, a 628 mm scale, dual Alnico-5 humbuckers with push-pull coil splitting, and a Tune-O-Matic bridge.

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Thomann
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Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF B-Stock
US 		£189.64 ≈ Meranti Meranti 22 24.72 in HH Kluson-style machine heads

This single-cut electric guitar has a chambered meranti body, flamed maple top, meranti set neck, and two Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers. Its 22 stainless steel frets and shorter 24.72 in scale suit beginners, smaller hands, and players seeking versatile rock, blues, jazz, and alternative tones.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with a chambered meranti body, 22 stainless steel frets, 24.72 in scale, and two Tesla AlNiCo-5 humbuckers for versatile Les Paul-style sounds.

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Thomann
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Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF B-Stock
US 		£208.09 ≈ Meranti Meranti 22 628 mm HH DLX Kluson-style machine heads

The Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF B-Stock is a chambered single-cut electric guitar with a meranti body, AAA flamed maple top, meranti neck, and 22 stainless steel frets. Its two Tesla Opus-1 Alnico-5 humbuckers provide versatile tones for rock, blues, jazz, and alternative music, while the shorter scale and narrow nut suit beginners and players with smaller hands.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with a chambered meranti body, flamed maple top, 22 stainless steel frets, comfortable 628 mm scale, and Tesla Alnico-5 humbuckers in a classic Les Paul-style design.

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Thomann
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Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF
US 		£235.39 ≈ Meranti Meranti 22 628 mm HH DLX Kluson-style machine heads

The SC-550 II FTF is a single-cut electric guitar with a weight-relieved meranti body, AAA flamed maple top, set meranti neck, and two Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers. Its 22 stainless steel frets, shorter 628 mm scale, and 42 mm nut suit beginners, smaller hands, and players seeking versatile rock, blues, jazz, and heavier tones.

★ Ideal for

It offers strong value under £500 with a weight-relieved meranti body, two AlNiCo-5 humbuckers, 22 stainless steel frets, and a comfortable 628 mm scale length.

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Thomann
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