{"product_id":"epiphone-slash-afd-les-paul-special-ii-2014","title":"Jessica! - Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II – 2014 Appetite Amber","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014 Epiphone Slash “AFD” Les Paul Special-II in Appetite Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Jessica, a 2014 Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II finished in Appetite Amber, with a flame-maple veneer, zebra-coil Ceramic Plus humbuckers and built-in Shadow E-Tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Slash's unmistakable Appetite for Destruction-era Les Paul aesthetic, the AFD Special-II was designed as an accessible route into classic hard-rock looks and tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica arrived at The Stray Chord carrying considerably more than ordinary play wear. A substantial impact had removed both finish and timber from the side of her body, leaving an open wound that could easily have seen an affordable guitar written off completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, she was rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing structural and cosmetic repair, extensive fretwork and a complete professional setup, Jessica was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£160\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jessica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II takes the straightforward Les Paul Special-II platform and gives it an unmistakably Slash-inspired makeover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAppetite Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e finish sits over a flame-maple veneer, producing the classic amber burst appearance associated with Slash's most recognisable Les Pauls. A contrasting dark red back, cream detailing and zebra-coil humbuckers complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are provided by a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Ceramic Plus humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the strong output, midrange presence and bite expected from a guitar designed primarily with rock in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-way pickup selector allows access to the brighter bridge pickup, warmer neck position or both humbuckers together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the model's most distinctive features is its integrated \u003cstrong\u003eShadow E-Tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e, discreetly incorporated into the bridge pickup surround. This allows the player to check tuning directly from the guitar without requiring a separate clip-on or pedal tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a relatively simple and accessible Les Paul-style guitar with considerably more personality than a conventional entry-level instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; body repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica's most significant problem was impossible to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial impact to the side of the body had removed a section of both finish and timber. Rather than simply disguise the damage cosmetically, the affected area first needed to be rebuilt and stabilised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged body area carefully stabilised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing material rebuilt in stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed timber sealed and protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair levelled to match the surrounding body contour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour carefully matched into the existing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent red finish recreated over the repaired area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair progressively levelled and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal scar sympathetically retained rather than concealed dishonestly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief correctly adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret level across all 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp fret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard conditioned and rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic Plus humbuckers checked and balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way selector and controls checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShadow E-Tuner tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction lowered and optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica's repaired area remained identifiable on close inspection, as any substantial historic repair should be, but was left stable, smooth and properly protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than 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veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Epiphone Ceramic Plus humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZebra coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadow E-Tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJessica's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 REHOMED 🔥\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica arrived wounded, with a substantial piece missing from her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe left rebuilt, professionally set up and ready to cause chaos once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica has now found her new home and is no longer available for adoption, but her page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting her repair and providing a reference for players researching the Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings. 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