Bought this to go with my new Epiphone LP. I already have a Gibson and case, so was interested to see what the Epiphone case was like.
The outer is finished in what looks like black leather, the inner lined with a soft artificial fur. There's a lidded compartment, large enough for spare strings, capos, etc.
All in all, they compare well - but I think teh Epiphone case just edges through on price. £55 is an excellent price for this case.
Just one criticism, there's a catch on the far side of the case (on the side opposite the handle), which I always forget about and consequently end up failing to open the case because of it. I do wonder if it was strictly necessary to put one there, because it doesn't seem to serve any useful function.
All in all, good protection for your Les Paul, at a great price.