Gibson Les Paul Standard – USA 2018

From Gibson:

"The iconic Les Paul Standard is celebrated by the world’s greatest musicians as the standard for perfection in the world of electric guitars. The new Les Paul Standard features the popular asymmetrical Slim Taper neck profile with Ultra-Modern weight relief for increased comfort and playability. Impeccable looks are highlighted by the powerful tonewood combination of mahogany back and carved maple AAA figured top. BurstBucker Pro humbuckers provide modern and classic tones, while immense tonal variety from comes from 4 push-pull knobs."

One of the standout features of the Les Paul Standard is its construction. The combination of a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top not only contributes to its stunning aesthetics but also helps produce a rich, resonant tone with excellent sustain. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the build are apparent, showcasing Gibson's commitment to quality. 

In terms of pickups, the Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Burstbucker Pro Lead pickups fitted in the 2018 Les Paul Standard are highly regarded. They are inspired by the legendary PAF (Patent Applied For) pickups and deliver that vintage, warm tone associated with classic Les Pauls. The Burstbuckers strike a great balance between clarity and grit, making them versatile for various musical styles. 

The electronics configuration is straightforward and intuitive, with separate volume and tone controls for each pickup. This allows for precise tonal shaping and blending, and the 3-way toggle switch makes it easy to switch between the neck and bridge pickups or use both simultaneously. 

The bridge is setup with the Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece is a tried-and-true combination that offers excellent intonation and sustain. It's a reliable setup that ensures your notes ring out beautifully and stays in tune even with intense playing. 

This 2018 Les Paul Standard sounds quite brilliant when partnered with virtually any amp. A breadth of tone, lots of versatility and sustain for days. It has a very comfortable & playable neck, and the Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish is absolutely spectacular, a real eye catcher.  

This one is in excellent, almost new condition. No buckle rash and not a mark on the top or on the neck. No cracks, breaks or repairs. The guitar has been professionally setup, so it presents in perfect playing condition.   

This one will suit a new buyer who is looking to save a bundle from the current RRP. A super well-rounded guitar.  

Includes original brown Gibson hard shell case with all case candy.

Specs:

Scale length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm 

Action at 12th fret: 1.75mm 

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.62mm 

Neck depth at 12th fret: 22.84mm 

Nut Width: 42.7mm 

12 fret width: 52.91mm 

Neck material: Mahogany 

Fretboard inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid

Body: Mahogany 

Front Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rythm

Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro lead

Tuners: Grover Locking Tuners 

Pickguard: No

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic 

Hardware: Chrome

Case: OHSC