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2012 Gibson Les Paul Supreme - Cherry Sunburst

Description

Gibson USA Les Paul Supreme
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 Richlite 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.

If you appreciate the unique position of the Les Paul Standard in the annals of the electric guitar, check out this ultimate tribute to the marriage of art and luthiery today at your authorized Gibson dealer.

Features
- AAAA Figured Maple Top and Back
- 50's Rounded Neck Profile
- Ornate Earth Inlay made from Abalone and Brass on Headstock
- Gibson's 490R and 498T Pickups
- Grover Keystone Tuners

Body
Top: AAAA Figured Maple
Back: AAAA Figured Maple
Binding: 3-Ply White
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: +/- .005"

Fingerboard
Species: Richlite
Frets: 22, Gold Coated
Radius: 12"
Binding: 1-Ply White
Inlays: Extended Super 400 (Split Blocks)
Nut/E.O.B: 1.695"/2.260"

Nut
Material: Corian
Width: 1.695
Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock
Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson" Logo and Globe Inlay
Binding: 7-Ply White
Truss Rod Cover: Gold Antique Bell, Engraved

Tuners
Model: Keystone Grovers
Plating: Gold
Tuning Ratio: 14:1

Bridge
Type: Tune-O-Matic
Material: Zamak
Plating: Gold

Tailpiece
Type: Stop Bar
Material: Zamak
Plating: Gold

Hardware
Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs Hats
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Strings: .010 - .046, Genuine Gibson strings

Pickups
Neck Position: 490R
Bridge Position: 498T
Magnet Material: Alnico #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

Finish
Sealer: Nitrocellulose
Process: 1-1.5 mils