Here for sale we have a Gibson Les Paul Traditional in Desert Burst finish. Made in the USA in 2008, this guitar harks back to the specifications of the original '50s instruments whilst maintaining some of the more modern conveniences that Gibson has been including with their Standard models. Naturally, a set-neck construction is employed and comprises a weight-relieved Mahogany body with AA grade Flame Maple top, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. A Chrome Nashville T-O-M bridge and StopBar tailpiece are fitted, along with Nickel finished Kluson Deluxe tuning machines with 'tulip' buttons. A pair of Gibson humbucking pickups are installed, with a '57 Classic in the neck and '57 Classic Plus in the bridge position. These are wired to the standard Les Paul controls.
The Mahogany neck plays wonderfully, with a profile which could be described as a moderately chunky 'D' shape. Whilst thick enough to inspire confidence in your grip when chord playing, the neck manages to avoid cumbersome 'baseball bat' territory. This provides comfortable playability across the register while giving a polite nod to the chunky 'Traditional' neck profiles of the '50s. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is rich and dark in appearance, and adds a sense of luxury to the playing experience. The weight relieved Mahogany body retains some serious weight, with the instrument coming in at 10.1lbs. Traditional weight relief just takes the edge off the original Les Paul weight, making the instrument a little easier on the shoulders while retaining the character and feel of the originals.
The pair of Gibson 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 '57 Classic Plus in 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 traditional Les Paul controls are as versatile as ever, offering comprehensive control of your sound 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 Traditional Desert Burst 2008 Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- Les Paul Traditional
Finish- Desert Burst
Year- 2008
Made In- USA
Body- Mahogany
Top - AA Flamed Maple
Neck- Mahogany
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.708"
Pickups- 2x Gibson Humbuckers; '57 Classic (Neck), '57 Classic Plus (Bridge)
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 126112462170
Weight: 10.1lbs
Serial: 029180322
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. A moderate chip is present to the top of the rear face, not exposing the wood. Light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. This is most notable towards the bottom of the rear face where some mild scratching can be seen.
Neck: Overall very good condition. Light indentation which lightly cracks the lacquer is present to the bass side rear of the neck behind frets & 11. Light scratching to the rear of the neck can be seen under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall very good condition. Light to mild indentation which does not pierce the finish is present around the lower bout on the front face. This is most notable at the bass side edge of the lower bout. Mild scratching is present at both sides of the waist, consistent with mild playwear. There is also light wear to the finish at the bass side edge of the lower bout, where one’s forearm would rest. Light to mild indentation can be found around the rear edge of the body. The rear face demonstrates mild scratching, concentrated in the centre as is consistent with mild buckle rash.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is plenty of material remaining for any future work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully Functional. Truss rod tool not included
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use. The strap buttons have been replaced. The strap buttons have been replaced. The bridge tone control knob displays a crack, this is stable and should not worsen.
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:
Original Gibson hard case
Very good condition with mild signs of wear, most notably a tear of the tolex on the lid. Owners manual included.