Here for sale we have a Limited Edition Gibson Les Paul Special Plus in Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in the USA in 2016, this guitar was part of a limited run of instruments, made only in that year. A set-neck construction is employed, and comprises a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with a Chrome StopBar tailpiece, Nashville bridge and Nickel Gibson Deluxe tuning machines. This instrument is equipped with a pair of Gibson humbucking pickups, with a 490R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge position. These are wired to the standard Les Paul controls.
The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the '60s SlimTaper profile feeling nicely slim and manageable in the hand. The profile might be described as a 'D' shape, with a flattened area to the centre which assists with comfortable fretting and enhances the speed of your playing. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, adding a sense of luxury to the playing experience. The traditional 12" radius is practical for a wide range of styles and techniques, as you would expect from a Les Paul. The lack of Maple cap on this guitar keeps the weight low, ensuring this is an instrument which is easy on the shoulders.
The pair of Gibson humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full bodied tones, just as we all expect from Gibson. The neck position is warm and buttery, providing plenty of power for your lead and solo tones. The bridge position is of course brighter, saturating into a searing distortion tone when cranking the gain which is well suited to rock and blues rhythm parts and riffs. The traditional Les Paul control layout is as practical and versatile as ever, providing comprehensive control of your tone right on the guitar.
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.
Gibson Les Paul Special Plus Vintage Sunburst 2016 Limited Edition Electric
Brand- Gibson
Model- Les Paul Special Plus
Finish- Vintage Sunburst
Year- 2016
Made In- USA
Body- Mahogany
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- '60s SlimTaper
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.697"
Pickups- 2x Gibson Humbuckers: 490R (Neck), 498T (Bridge)
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 101082440050
Weight: 7.8lbs
Serial: 160117144
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall good condition. At either side of the nut where it would make contact with a wall hanger, notable ‘nitro burn’ or ‘hanger rash’ is present. This is due to the finish reacting with the material of the hanger. On the treble side, the hanger rash is beginning to expose the wood. At the trop treble side corner of the front and rear faces a small indentation mark is present, very likely from use with a clip-on tuner. At the bass side edge there is a light chip in the finish, along with mild scuff marks to the rear top edge. Light scratching to the front face is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates further "nitro burn" in the middle register. This is very mild and can only slightly be felt under the thumb. Very light scratching is apparent throughout the register which is only visible under direct lighting and cannot be felt under the thumb in playing position. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall very good condition. Under close inspection all aspects of the body demonstrate consistent light scratching and "speckling" of the finish, likely due to the instrument being kept out of its case and exposed to air freshener or similar aerosols. This is most notable to the front face, and is only visible under direct lighting at certain angles. A mild chip to the finish is present on the bass side edge of the rear face in the belly carve, with indentations which do not pierce the finish also present here. The front face demonstrates mild scratching under direct light, consistent with light playwear and marks from cleaning.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
Gibson soft case
The case demonstrates light signs of use. Truss rod tool not included.