It may be slow until winter NAMM I fear. But going off of the Captain meets Mark Agnesi it sounds like some new or revamp models are going to be announced. I’m waiting for that announcement personally. But was really tempted by a Trad Pro 3 in Pelham blue.
This year apparently. There’s videos on YouTube as well.
Anderton’s is showing a standard lite as well
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/les-paul/epiphone-limited-edition-les-paul-custom-lite-alpine-white
www.freebud.co.kr/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=46304
It’s one of the models I’m considering for my next Epi. Kind of hoping they release the custom lite in black over here. I think Korea is the only place that has them right now.
I think both designs are still distinctly Epiphone, while being similar enough to Gibson design to make the people that want that shape happy. Both would look great on LPs and SGs too.
I’ve kinda had my eye on one at my local GC. They have a cherry burst one and it’s pretty light compared to my standard. But I’m kind of waiting until we see what’s happening with the new headstock and if any model revamps happen with it. (I’m really wanting a custom, but that ES is really nice)