Gibson USA Les Paul Tribute Plus 2017 in Faded Honey Burst

The Les Paul Tribute Plus is a full-blown Gibson at a really affordable price. Similar to the Tribute T models, these Plus versions still boast that vintage look but also have some modern additions.

They use A-grade maple tops and the standard mahogany back and neck to construct the guitar with the rosewood fretboard for a lovely, warm sound.

It's got authentic Gibson tones without the price being over the top, and will easily offer vintage Gibson vibe and tone. It's made for the modern player with the Slim taper neck which feels comfortable in the hand and gives you easy access to all 22 frets. You can shred and riff wherever you are on the fretboard.

Pickups and Hardware:

The PAF-style Burstbucker pickups are modern sounding, medium to high output pickups. They will easily handle high-gain or low-gain amps, making them versatile enough to be used for anything from blues to metal. They have a bit more bite and mid-range sizzle than your normal PAF-style pickup.

The locking Grover tuners make string changes effortless, whilst the dense, self-lubricating Tektoid nut offers great sustain and accurate return to pitch, even after crazy string bends.

Made in the USA:

If it says Gibson on the headstock then it's made in the USA. All Gibson guitars have got a nitrocellulose finish which allows the wood to breathe and isn't a thick gloss that can bog down the natural tone of the wood. Also, it'll age really well, so after a few years of you gigging it, you're sure to leave the guitar with some marks of character.

Here’s what Gibson say about the Les Paul Tribute Plus:

Vintage style meets modern playability and tones. The perfect guitar for the player who is looking for authentic Gibson tones with the best of what modern craftsmanship has to offer. The traditional mahogany-maple tonewoods with satin finish and nickel hardware, give this Les Paul Tribute a true vintage vibe. Its slim-taper neck profile, powerful modern humbucking pickups, and comfort-enhancing weight relief make it fit for today's most demanding players. Delivered in a padded gigbag with a strap and polishing cloth.

Specifications:

• Grover Locking Tuning Machines
• Tektoid nut: Dense and self-lubricating for great sustain and accurate return to pitch
• Even thicker rosewood fingerboard: Even more tone
• Slim taper neck profile: Fast and comfortable
• A grade plain maple top: Vintage Les Paul looks and tones
• Mahogany body with 9 hole weight relief: Authentic Gibson tones. Lighter and more comfortable to play
• Burst Bucker pickups in both Bridge and Neck positions
• Classic Gibson controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch for total control
• Nickel TOM and Stop Bar: Traditional nickel hardware for authentic tones plus the precision of a Tune-o-Matic bridge
• Padded gigbag: Protective and easy to carry