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2016 Les Paul Traditional HP Electric Guitar

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Overview

A traditional neck shape and a host of high-performance features.

The Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP is the modern incarnation of the original Gibson Les Paul with a futuristic set of premium, high-performance features. It boasts a new and exclusive fast-access heel, developed specifically for the Gibson USA High Performance lineup, to allow unprecedented access to the high notes – which, combined with Gibson's new soloist neck width, provides the fastest and most comfortable Traditional Les Paul neck you’ve ever played.

Titanium metal for saddles and the adjustable zero-fret nut delivers a bright, crisp tone, while being virtually indestructible and ensuring total, personalized control over the action. A pair of ’57 Classic humbuckers delivers classic Les Paul tones, while genuine mother of pearl inlays and a luxurious aluminum case add to this premium guitars gestalt. Includes hardshell case.

Key features for 2016
Tuners: Next-generation G FORCE
Switch: Sturdier, noiseless toggle switch
Bridge: Titanium saddles
Carrying case: Luxury aluminum case
Neck width: Soloist neck width
Inlays: Mother of pearl inlays
Top: AAA maple top
Jack: Gold plated multi contact jack
Neck heel: Fast-access heel
Nut: Titanium adjustable zero-fret nut

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Grade AAA Maple
  • Body wood: Weight relieved Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss Lacquer
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Traditional
  • Neck wood: Mahogany 1-piece
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: '57 Classic
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: '57 Classic +
  • Brand: Gibson Custom
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Gibson G FORCE
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Versatile electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: Truss rod wrench and polishing cloth
  • Country of origin: United States

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