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Epiphone Unveils Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul

Jared James Nichols Epiphone "Blues Power" guitar

Jared James Nichols with his Epiphone “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom.

Jared James Nichols' “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom features classic Les Paul Custom styling and cosmetic appointments, in an Aged Pelham Blue finish.


The Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom is the third signature model from the blues-rock powerhouse and Gibson Brand Ambassador who hails from Les Paul’s hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom pairs with the brushed nickel hardware, including Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners and a wraparound Lightning Bar bridge for rock-solid tuning stability. A single Seymour Duncan Jared James Nichols Signature JJN P90 Silencer in the bridge position ensures righteous tone and hum-free performance, and the included EpiLite soft guitar case helps keep this standout guitar safe and secure.

Jared James Nichols Guitar Tone Masterclass: Finding YOUR Tone & NEW "Blues Power" Les Paul

In celebration of the release of his new Epiphone Les Paul "Blues Power" guitar, Jared James Nichols will perform a special free show and release party at Sweetwater Music in Ft. Wayne, IN on November 14. Additional in-store shows include Chicago Music Exchange in Chicago, IL on November 15, Cream City Music in Brookfield, WI on November 16, Dave’s Guitar in Madison, WI on November 20, and Moore Guitars in Evansville, IN on Black Friday - November 24. Southern Rock artist Cage Willis will join Jared for the tour.

“Blues Power is my third signature Epiphone, and it has completely raised the bar,” says Jared James Nichols. “Besides being a visually stunning instrument, the tone and playability are next level. This guitar is an inspiration. I cannot wait to unleash Blues Power on the world.”

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The effect of ecommerce on CopperSound's shipping room.

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Loud, evil, searing hot, and unexpectedly versatile, the Fuzz War’s demented bass cousin has a bold and more-complex personality all its own that sounds radical with guitar, too.

Evil. Just plain evil. Unexpected and vast variation. Responds interestingly to bass volume and tone attenuation. Wet/dry mix control. Sounds amazing (and extra evil) with guitar.

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If you like your fuzz measured in megatonnage, the Death By AudioFuzz War is one of life’s great joys. And if you’re a bass player with similar predilections and accustomed to watching guitar players have all the fun, the new DBA Bass War will be sweet revenge.

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Originally introduced in 1975 as part of the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (SVDS) wireless system, this mini boost pedal originated from a 1/4” headphone jack intended for monitoring purposes.

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