Here for sale we have a Gibson Les Paul Classic 120th Anniversary electric guitar in Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in the USA in 2015, this guitar was part of a limited run of instruments commemorating 120 years of Gibson quality & craftsmanship since Orville Gibson set up his first shop in Kalamazoo, MI in 1894. Naturally, a set-neck construction is employed and comprises a Mahogany body with Maple top, Mahogany neck and 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a StopBar tailpiece, Nashville TOM bridge & Gibson G-Force Tuning System. A pair of Gibson '57 Classic passive humbucking pickups are installed and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, independent volume controls with push/pull coil-splits, master tone & a +15dB boost mini toggle switch.
The Mahogany neck plays beautifully, with the '60s Slim Taper profile offering comfortable playability and easy reach across the register. The gloss finish to the rear assists with smooth navigation of the 24.75" scale, whilst the single cutaway body design ensures easy access to the upper frets. The Rosewood of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its traditional 12" radius is practical for a wide range of playing styles and techniques. The Mahogany body features traditional weight relief. This ensures comfort on long gigs without detracting from the 'classic' Les Paul experience; substantial & resonant.
The pair of Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full-bodied tones, exemplifying the rock and blues tones that the Les Paul has long been renowned for. The neck position is warm and round, with plenty of power for pushing your lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. The bridge is of course brighter, perfect for rock rhythm parts and riffing because it can handle a serious amount of gain. There is all of the snarl and bite that we associate with rockin' Les Paul tones, yet at the same time definition and clarity is retained. The pickups clean up nicely too, with shimmering clean sounds ready for the softer sections of the set. The addition of the coil splits & boost control adds some serious versatility to an already highly practical instrument.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.