Here for sale we have a Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II in Merlot finish. Made in the USA in 2013, this guitar is part of a short lived run from 2012-'14 which aimed to marry the best of the Les Paul's traditional features with modern tweaks and distinctive finishes. Naturally, a set-neck construction is employed and comprises a Mahogany body, Flamed Maple top, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted, including a Nashville TOM bridge, StopBar tailpiece & Grover sealed locking tuning machines. A pair of Gibson Zebra coil passive humbucking pickups are installed, with a '57 Classic in the neck and Super '57 in the bridge. These are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volumes with & tone controls. The volume knobs both feature a push/pull for coil splitting while the bass tone knob features a push/pull to activate the boost circuit.
The Mahogany neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the 60’s SlimTaper profile filling the hand nicely without being overly thick or cumbersome. This offers a balanced and smooth playing experience across the register, well suited to a wide range of playing styles and techniques and feeling dependable. The traditional 12" fingerboard radius strikes the perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and smooth lead lines, making for a truly authentic yet refined Les Paul playing experience. The Medium Jumbo frets provide a rock-solid playing surface whilst also assisting with string bending and vibrato techniques.
The pair of Gibson '57 Classic & Super humbuckers installed in this guitar offer warm and rich tones, exactly as you would expect from a Les Paul. The neck is thick and creamy, saturating beautifully into full-bodied distortion as you crank the gain; perfect for lead lines and solos. The bridge position is as bright and biting as you could ever need, helping you to cut through any mix with rock rhythm tones. The traditional Les Paul control layout keeps things feeling simple, with easy and intuitive controls that feels nicely responsive to small changes, allowing you to tweak 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 Traditional Pro II Merlot 2013 Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- Les Paul Traditional Pro II '60s
Finish- Merlot
Year- 2013
Made In- USA
Body- Mahogany
Top - Flamed Maple
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- '60s SlimTaper
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.7”
Pickups- Gibson Humbuckers: '57 Classic (Neck), Super '57 (Bridge)
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume (Push/Pull), Neck Tone (Push/Pull), Bridge Volume (Push/Pull), Bridge Tone
Our ID: 1130126170811
Weight: 8.8lbs
Serial: 116130628
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. Mild scuffing can be seen to the front face bass side tip, this displays light paint transfer. Light indentation can be seen to the tip edge of the headstock, this has lightly pierced the finish exposing the wood beneath. Light scratching can be seen to the front and rear faces of the headstock, these can be seen under direct light.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The Satin finish to the rear of the neck has polished to a Gloss texture, this is consisitnet with regular past us on a Satin finish. A light indentation can be seen to the bass side rear of the neck by the 14th fret, this has not broken through the finish. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall very good condition. Light to mild scratching is present to all aspects f the body, the most apparent of these can be seen to the front face bass side lower bout edge and to the center of the rear face. All aspects of the body display light to mild indentations, the most apparent of these can be seen to the rear face towards the neck and to the edges of the body. A mild chip to the finish can be seen near the control plate, this has exposed the wood beneath.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate 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: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the hardware display light signs of past use. Light scratching can be seen to the control plate.
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. 9v battery not included.
Case & Accessories
Gibson hard case.
Overall very good condition and fully functional. The exterior of the case displays light signs of past use.