In the world of electric guitars, the Gibson Les Paul will forever remain in a league of its own. Since it was first introduced in 1952, the Les Paul went through many variations, but for those who want to experience the heftier feel of a model from Gibson's glory days, the Les Paul Traditional is definitely the way to go. Boasting '57 Classic humbuckers, a fat '50s profile neck and scorching good looks, Les Paul Traditional guitars are a treat on the ears, eyes and hands, and their versatility makes them ideal for jazz, blues and rock styles.
In this catalog you'll find both 2015 and 2016 Les Paul Traditionals - in fact, the Gibson 2015 Les Paul Traditional SR happens to be a best seller. This limited edition six-string is a blend of classic and innovative features. It has the timeless original Gibson neck width and vintage-style tuning machines, but it’s also loaded with '59 Tribute pickups. The 2015 Sprint Run Les Paul Traditional is already a highly-collectible axe, so you might want to consider jumping on this beauty before it's too late.
Of course, we couldn't let you get away without touching on the Gibson 2016 Les Paul Traditional Electric Guitar. Sporting an impeccably-carved, solid Grade-AA maple top and armed with two '57 Classic humbuckers that are powered by alnico magnets (to capture an authentic PAF-inspired tone) this handcrafted, American-made axe will be hard to put down once you pick it up. It even has a dense, self-lubricating nut to ensure accurate return-to-pitch string bending, and it also comes with a traditional brown hardshell case. Available in your choice of finishes, the 2016 Les Paul Traditional is a true musical masterpiece.
And there are other Les Paul Traditional Guitars here as well, so don't stop browsing after the two models mentioned. From Jimmy Page to Ace Frehley to Slash, the amount of legendary guitarists who've influenced millions with Les Paul guitars is impressive in itself. Simply put, it's a six-string like no other, and the Les Paul Traditional is a perfect representation of what the guitar felt and sounded like during its heyday.