The Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP solidbody electric guitar delivers muscular, growling tone, paint-peeling output, and endless fat sustain, thanks to a pair of '57 Classic humbuckers. Its weight-relieved mahogany body saves your back during long gigs, and its comfortable, extra-wide Soloist neck and fast-access heel make high-speed playing a piece of cake. A gorgeous AAAA maple top ensures that your Les Paul will garner jealous glances whenever you open your guitar case. From Jimmy Page to Slash, generations of guitarists have relied on the Les Paul to deliver their musical message - deliver yours with the Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP solidbody electric guitar.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
The Les Paul recipe for sustain - mahogany body with maple top
Extra-wide Soloist neck for high-speed playing
Powerful, punchy pickups plus killer appointments
Plek'd for precision playability
The Les Paul recipe for sustain - mahogany body with maple top
Gibson's Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP gives you the robust sustain you need for hot liquid solos and massive power chords. What's Gibson's secret? A major part of the Les Paul's tonewood recipe is the fusion of a maple top on a mahogany body. This combination is largely responsible for the legendary Les Paul sound - as well as the LP's reputation for being rather heavy. But fear not! Modern weight relief has been scientifically applied to the Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP - giving you all the sustain, without the strain. The Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP - it's what rock dreams are made of.
Extra-wide Soloist neck for high-speed playing
If you like the look of a classic Les Paul, but long for a more modern-feeling guitar, you'll love the Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP's comfortable Soloist neck. This extra-wide neck was tailor-made for high-speed soloing, providing you with added width but the same string spacing. A fast-access heel adds to the comfort of this fast-playing neck.
Powerful, punchy pickups plus killer appointments
Two of Gibson's best-loved humbuckers - a '57 Classic in the neck position and a '57 Classic Plus in the bridge - give the Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP the power, punch, and clarity of Gibson's legendary PAF pickups. At Sweetwater, we really dig the Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP's premium, high-performance appointments, including Supreme Grip speed knobs, next-generation G-Force tuners, a titanium adjustable zero-fret nut, and a chrome Tune-o-matic bridge with titanium saddles and stopbar.
Plek'd for precision playability
This Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 HP feels fast and precise, thanks in large part to Plek processing. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you're likely to own. Each note rings loud and clear, and the fret edges feel smooth as silk.
USA-made Les Paul with weight-relieved body and high-performance appointments
Classic mahogany body and maple top deliver singing sustain
Modern weight relief lightens the load without sacrificing tone
Extra-wide Soloist neck is tailor-made for high-speed