Gibson Les Paul Supreme in Desert Burst
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Since the arrival of a sunburst finish on its carved maple top in 1958, the Gibson Les Paul Standard has been considered the most elegant solidbody electric guitar on the planet. Occasional examples of these rare guitars from 1958-'60 showed off gorgeously figured wood beneath their translucent 'burst finishes, setting a standard for the marriage of art and luthiery. Taking this look to its extreme, the Gibson USA Les Paul Supreme marries a carved Grade-AAAA figured top and back to the classic Les Paul design, for a guitar of unprecedented beauty.
This model bears all the hallmarks of an ornate custom-made instrument, with seven-ply top binding, three-ply back binding, a bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl (MoP) split-block inlays, a showpiece headstock trimmed in five-ply binding with deluxe MoP globe inlay and "Supreme" banner, MoP Gibson logo, an engraved brass truss-rod cover, gold hardware, and even gold-tinted frets. With gorgeous flamed maple on both sides of a chambered mahogany body core, the Les Paul Supreme is nothing short of stunning, and your choice of translucent high-gloss Heritage Cherry Burst or Desert Burst finish shows off this exalted wood with real class.
More than just an incredible looker, however, the Les Paul Supreme is also a powerful tone machine. A pair of Gibson's most popular humbucking pickups with genuine Alnico magnets yield a wide array of voices, from sultry to scorching, while traditional Gibson constructional details such as a 17-degree back-angled headstock, a PLEK-cut Corian nut, and rock-solid Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece pairing team up to provide unparalleled sustain and resonance. Each guitar includes a plush-lined black hardshell case and full owner's manual and warranty literature.
Details:
Body
Top - AAAA Figured Maple
Back - Mahogany Core and AAAA Figured Maple
Binding - 7-Ply Black/White Top, 3-Ply Black/White
Back Body Type - Chambered
Adhesive - Franklin Titebond 50
Neck
Species - Mahogany
Profile - Rounded Neck Profile
Truss Rod - Traditional Adjustable
Joint Angle - 5 (+/- 15 seconds)
Adhesive - Franklin Titebond 50
Neck Fit Joint - Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive - Franklin Titebond 50
Joint Angle Tolerance - +/- .
Fingerboard
SpeciesEbony
Frets22, Gold Coated
Radius12"
Binding1-Ply White
InlaysExtended Super 400 (Split Blocks)
Nut/E.O.B1.695"/2.260"
Headstock
Logo - Mother of Pearl "Gibson" Logo and Globe Inlay
Bindin - g5-Ply White/Black
Truss Rod Cover - Gold Antique Bell, Engraved
Nut
Material - Corian
Width - 1.695
Slots - Gibson PLEK System
Pickups
Neck Position490R
Bridge Position498T
Magnet MaterialAlnico #2 (smooth), Alnico #5
Electronics
Potentiometers -2 Volume, 2 Tone Controls
Type - 300k Linear Volume, 500k Non-linear Tone
Coil Wiring -Machine Wound
Toggle Switch- Three-way Switchcraft with White Plastic Tip
Output Jack - 1/4" Stereo
Bridge
TypeTune-O-Matic
MaterialZamak
PlatingGold
Tailpiece
Type - Stop Bar
Material - Zamak
Plating - Gold
Hardware
Knobs - Gold Speed Knobs Hats
Strap Buttons - Aluminum
Strings - .010 - .046, Genuine Gibson strings
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Les Paul Supreme in Desert Burst | 181773 |
