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2016 Les Paul Standard HP Trans Black

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Overview

A gorgeous figured top and packed with high-performance features.

The Les Paul Standard 2016 HP is the utmost in luxury and performance in Gibson's 2016 lineup and features the new soloist neck width, which provides the fastest and most comfortable Les Paul neck you’ve ever played.

Titanium metal for the saddles and the adjustable zero-fret nut delivers a right, crisp tone, while being virtually indestructible and ensuring total, personalized control over theaction. A pair of Rhythm Pro and Lead Pro humbuckers delivers rocking tones, while genuine mother of pearl inlays add a touch of traditional luxury to this premium-quality guitar. Includes hardshell case.

Key features for 2016
Tuners: Next-Generation Gibson G FORCE
Switch: Sturdier, noiseless toggle switch
Bridge: Titanium saddles
Case: Luxury aluminum case
Neck: Soloist neck width
Inlays: Mother of pearl inlays
Top: AAAA figured maple
Jack: Gold plated multi contact jack
Heel: Fast-access heel
Nut: Titanium adjustable zero-fret nut

Features

Body

Body shape: Single cutaway
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: AAAA figured Maple
Body wood: Weight relieved Mahogany
Body finish: Gloss Lacquer
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: SlimTaper
Neck wood: Mahogany 1-piece
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss

Fretboard

Material: Rosewood
Radius: Compound
Fret size: Medium
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Trapezoid
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)

Pickups

Configuration: HH
Neck: Rhythm Pro
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: Lead Pro
Brand: Gibson Custom
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: Push/pull controls, High Pass Filter Out or In Circuit

Controls

Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: Both
Kill switch: No

Hardware

Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning machines: Gibson G FORCE
Color: Chrome

Other

Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Versatile electronics
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories: Truss rod wrench and polishing cloth
Country of origin: United States

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2016 Les Paul Standard HP Trans Black

A gorgeous figured top and packed with high-performance features.

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