Gibson les paul 2015
Which 2015 Gibson Les Paul Is Right For You?
Gibson's 2015 Les Pauls are in stores now. Each individual product shows the full details of each model – just click on each model's picture for stock. But if you want a quick overview of the differences you need to know, from neck and body woods to pickups... here you go!
All these singlecut carved-top 2015 Gibson Les Paul models share a number of features and major improvements, including the Gibson G FORCE™ tuning system. Plus...
- A slightly wider neck and thicker one-piece rosewood fingerboards
- A new smoother sanded/buffed fingerboard oil treatment for a slinkier playing feel
- 27% lower fret wire which gives Gibson Nashville 2015 models a more modern playing feel
- Gibson's new, adjustable Zero Fret Nut made of cryogenically-treated brass
- PLEK set-up system for great intonation
- A new and improved Gibson hard-shell case... and more
Gibson Les Paul standard 2015
Ideal for? Players who want a big-toned Les Paul Standard with updated versatility. The classic blues/jazz/rock Les Paul made better.
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Body / Top |
Pickups |
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Mahogany, asymmetrical Slim taper / Compound radius Rosewood, Trapezoid Inlays, Undercut fret over binding for extra playing surface |
Mahogany, Modern weight relief / figured maple top. Removable pickguard |
Burst Bucker Pro 1+2 humbuckers, w/ Push/Pull Coil Taps, Phase changing and Pure Bypass. Classic humbucker tone with historically “unmatched” bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs |
Gibson les Paul traditional 2015
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Neck / Fingerboard |
Body / Top |
Pickups |
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Mahogany, late-'50s thickness / Bound Rosewood, Pearl trapezoid Inlays |
Mahogany, No body rout / Figured maple top. Removable pickguard |
New ‘59 Tribute Humbuckers with orange drop capacitors |
Gibson Les Paul classic 2015
Finishes: Vintage Sunburst, Seafoam Green, Fireburst, Heritage Cherry Sunburst.
Ideal for? Slimmer neck profiles as per a 1960 Gibson Les Paul. Tonal versatility including a 15db boost.
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Neck / Fingerboard |
Body / Top |
Pickups |
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Mahogany Slim taper / Bound Rosewood, Trapezoid Inlays. Undercut fret over binding for extra playing surface |
Mahogany, Traditional body rout / Figured maple top. Removable pickguard |
Zebra coil '61 Tribute pickups, push/pull coil split on each volume pot, 15db Turbo boost mini-toggle, master tone pot with orange drop capacitors |
Gibson Les Paul less+ 2015
Ideal for? The Gibson Les Paul Less + is a slim build, so is perfect for those who don't like too much weight. But this super-silm contour-bodied Les Paul still serves up great tone. As Les often said, “less is more....”That's merely a very quick overview, and every player will have their own opinion on what makes a Gibson Les Paul appealing. Be sure to check the individual models' pages to see more detailed spec. What's your favorite?
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Body / Top |
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Maple, cream binding, rounded profile / Medium-colored Rosewood, pearl trapezoid inlays |
Medium density mahogany with Traditional 9 hole weight relief / Maple. Removable pickguard |
'57 Classic (rhythm) and '57 Plus (Lead) with 15dB boost |
Gibson Les Paul studio 2015
Ideal for? Stripped-back aesthetics and classic Les Paul vintage tone but with modern options.
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Neck / Fingerboard |
Body / Top |
Pickups |
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Mahogany Slim taper / Unbound Rosewood, Trapezoid pearl inlays |
Mahogany, Modern weight relief / Figured maple top. No body binding. Slight carve on top, no pickguard |
Satin Nickel covered 57 and 57 Plus Humbuckers w/coil split and orange drop capacitors |