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SKU: LPTR18SGNH1

Product Description

The terms Gold-top and Les Paul seem to have gone hand-in-hand since the dawn of time - this latest version embodies that timeless elegant combination.

Body & Neck

Gibson have opted for a non weight-relieved mahogany body, in keeping with the notoriously substantial Les Pauls of old. The plain maple top gives a little added top-end clarity without compromising the typical resonance you'd expect from traditional weighty mahogany bodies. Topping it all of (literally) is that Satin Gold Top finish - this is your own little piece of guitar history!

For the Tribute's neck, you've got a slim-taper pofile with a velvety-smooth rosewood fretboard so you can glide up and down with blissful ease. The use of mahogany in both the neck and the body is what gives these guitars their famed neverending sustain - every note sings like you wouldn't believe!

Pickups & Electronics

The PAF formula helped put Gibson on the map back in the day, giving players a full-bodied sound they'd never have imagined. The Tribute is loaded with pickups that owe the essence of their sound to the PAF's ground-breaking design.

In the neck position, you've got a 490R Modern Classic that gives you a typically fat sound but with a hotter top-end friendly response. In the bridge you have a 498T; the T stands for treble, so as you may have guessed, the aim here is to compliment both the brightness of the maple and the richness of the mahogany, but with loads of extra crispy overtones!

Hardware

You may have also noticed the gleaming nickel-plated hardware and kluson-style tuners that Gibson have opted for. The Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop-bar are made of aluminium, a surprisingly resonant material - combine these elements with the classic cream scratchplate, and you have a polished, authentically traditional look with stunning tonal qualities to match.

Here's what Gibson say about the 2018 Les Paul Tribute

The Les Paul Tribute captures the historic character of the legendary Les Paul guitar.

Historic Gibson tonewoods, carved top, cream pickguard, vintage-style tuners, trapezoid inlays, and boosted PAF-inspired pickups give this impressive guitar classic looks and sound with an elegant, vintage touch. No weight relief for those players who like to feel the authenticity of history in their hands.

Specifications

  • Series: Gibson Model Year 2018

Body

  • Body Style: Les Paul Tribute
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Plain Maple
  • Finish Satin Gold Top
  • Weight relief: None
  • Binding: None

Neck

  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: Slim Taper
  • Nut width: 1.695”
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale length: 24.75”
  • Number of frets: 22 - Medium - Cryogenically Treated
  • Nut: Tektoid
  • Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoids
  • Binding: None

Hardware

  • Bridge: Aluminum Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Knobs: Gold Tophats with Silver Inserts and Pointers
  • Tuners: Vintage Style Keystones
  • Plating: Nickel
  • Case: Softshell

Electronics

  • Neck pickup: 490R
  • Bridge pickup: 498T
  • Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch

Customer Reviews

5.0

5 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr Christopher Houghton16th Aug 2018

I was a bit pessimistic when I was going to buy this guitar having heard the horror stories of Gibson's quality control. So I took a bit of a gamble, knowing I could rely on Anderton's excellent customer service if there was any issues with the guitar. I'm so glad I did. It arrived next day and it is a beauty! I gave it the once over and found no fault with it. This is definitely the best option if you want a Gibson and don't want to spend too much.

Mr G Orbell19th Jul 2018

Superb, guitar. A pleasure to play.

Trusted Customer25th May 2018

My first “real les Paul” and I have to say it does not disappoint. The finish, playability and look of this guitar is fantastic.

Mrs Jennifer Mumford-Lloyd12th May 2018

If you want a USA Les Paul for under a grand...this is the one. Great guitar.

Mr Ivo Rebolho3rd May 2018

A melhor guitarra que já toquei até à data. Uma Gibson genuína por um preço um pouco mais acessível.

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