An Iconic Electric, Reinterpreted for the 21st Century As we approach 120 years since Orville Gibson invented the archtop guitar and over six decades since Gibson unveiled the worlds most prized solidbody electric, its totally appropriate that the 2014 Les Paul Standard is the most comprehensively featured version yet produced. Heritage Cherry Sunburst Perimeter
View larger 2014 Available Finishes Body and neck The Les Paul Standard is crafted in the image of the original Les Paul Standard. Its made from a solid mahogany back with modern weight relief for a lighter strapped-on feel and enhanced resonance, with a carved AAA figured maple top. The glued-in mahogany neck features an asymmetrical 60s SlimTaper profile and compound-radius rosewood fretboard that feels exceptionally ergonomic. The bound rosewood fingerboard is topped with a TekToid nut, and carries 22 cryogenically treated frets for long life and corrosion resistance, with undercut fret- over-binding for extra playing surface. Its decorated with traditional trapezoid inlays and a commemorative 120th Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret. Pickups and electronics The guitar carries a pair of legendary Gibson humbuckers, a BurstBucker Pro 1 in the neck position and a hotter BurstBucker Pro 2 in the bridge, with a reverse-polarity bridge pickup for authentic single-coil combinations. They have independent volume controls with push-pull coil tapping, augmented by push-pull phase reverse and pure-bypass switching. Hardware A chrome TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece anchor it all down for outstanding resonance and sustain, while the Min-ETune system with black TekToid nut gives you 12 factory preset tunings and 6 user presets for instant retuning on stage or in the studio. Enlarged strap buttons (new for 2014) keep your guitar secure throughout the set. Vintage-cream binding and pickup rings, with gold speed knobs, provide a visual link to the Les Pauls of the 50s. Protective case The Les Paul Standard 2014 comes protected in a vintage-brown Gibson hardshell case with pink lining and shroud and includes a truss-rod wrench and owners manual. About Gibson USA Gibson USA continues the tradition of innovation, premium quality, and made-in-America hand-craftsmanship that started in 1894. Although their flagship Les Paul is the most iconic guitar in history, other innovative guitars and basses have become standards in their own rightlike the SG, Explorer, Flying V, and Firebird. Gibson instruments are truly American made, world played.
