Les Paul Traditional 2017 HP

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Les Paul Traditional 2017 HP

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Top Features

Improved G FORCE™ auto-tuning: Fast, accurate, and great for alternate tunings. Now with even smoother and more silent gears!
Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut: Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action. Locking feature.
Soloist neck: Fast, with ample room for effects, this is the ideal neck for the guitar soloist. Superb tones thanks to the one piece, increased thickness rosewood fingerboard. A touch of luxury thanks to the genuine Mother of Pearl inlays
Fast-access heel: Unparalleled access to the high notes
No weight relief: Historic tone wood combination upgraded to AAA flamed top and no weight relief. The way they were built in the past. For the exact same tone and sustain.
Burstbucker 2 and 3+ humbucker pickups: True Gibson tones with a touch more gnarl compared to its T model counterpart
New push-pull knurled knobs: Decidedly modern in its chrome appointments, the HP version of the Les Paul Traditional 2017 stands out instantly compared to its more traditional counterpart. Adding practicality to looks, the new push-pull knurled knobs and toggle switch cap add some more grip for a better control during live action.
Aluminum TOM with titanium saddles: Amazing tonal transmission thanks to the titanium saddles and steel locking thumbwheels. Lightweight thanks to aluminum.
Complete Tone Control: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle with push-pull and DIP switch giving you incomparable control over your tone. Superb quality of tone transmission thanks to the multi-contact gold plated jack. Silent switch between pickups thanks to the extremely robust aviation grade toggle switch
Premium Gibson aluminum case: Incredibly beautiful and protective, truly a case worthy of your amazing Gibson HP guitar

Body

Top
Wood Species:	Maple
Pieces:	2
Grade:	AAA
Binding:	Cream

Back
Wood Species:	Mahogany
Pieces:	2
Density:	Low
Binding:	Cream

Weight
Weight Relief:	None
Average Weight (body only):	6 lbs.

Materials Used
Glue:	Franklin Titebond 50
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Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:	Sculpted Fast Access Heel

Body Contour
Carve:	Classic

Neck

Neck
Wood Species:	Mahogany
Pieces:	1

Details
Truss Rod:	Les Paul
Profile:	Standard
Thickness at Fret 1:	.818"
Thickness at Fret 12:	.963"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:	1 lbs 6.4 oz

Peg Head
Type:	SP1-B
Inlay:	Mother of Pearl
Peg Head Binding:	None
Logo:	"Gibson"
Silkscreen:	Gold "Les Paul Model"
Headstock Angle:	17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:

Neck Fit
Joint Angle:	5.0 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:	0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:	Mortis and Tenon
Adhesive:	Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:	Pitch Height Gauge

Nut
Style:	Zero Fret Nut
Material:	Titanium
Width:	1.745"
Slots:	E: 0.058" A: 0.048" D: 0.038" G: 0.028" B: 0.019" e: 0.014"

Fingerboard
Wood Species:	Rosewood
Pieces:	1
Shade:	Dark

Fingerboard Details
Radius:	12"
Frets:	22
Nut/End of Board:	1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board
Scale:	24.75"
Binding:	Cream
Side Dots (Color):	Black

Fingerboard Inlays
Style:	Trapezoid
Material:	Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:	Large - 0.66" x 1.17" Small - 0.24" x 1.56"
Average Weight:	4.16 oz

Finishes

Antique Burst

Color Code:	A6
Surface Texture:	Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:	Natural
Sealer:	1.5-2 mils
Top:	Antique Burst
Top Coat:	Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils
Scraped:	Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Color Code:	HS
Surface Texture:	Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:	Walnut
Sealer:	1.5-2 mils
Top:	Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Top Coat:	Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils
Scraped:	Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Honey Burst

Color Code:	HB
Surface Texture:	Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:	Natural
Sealer:	1.5-2 mils
Top:	Honey Burst
Top Coat:	Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils
Scraped:	Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Electronics

Pickups	Rhythm	Lead
Style:	BurstBucker 2	BurstBucker 3
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:	5300 / 5500	5500 / 5750
Material of Wire (gauge):	Enamel (42)	Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):	2.61 x 0.68"	2.61 x 0.68"
Coil Material:	ABS	ABS
Coil Winding Process:	Machine Wound	Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:	Nickel	Nickel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:	18.625"	23.437"
Slug Material:	Nickel	Nickel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):	0.187 x 0.489"	0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:	Alnico II	Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:	19"	23.125"
Magnet Dimensions:	2.5 x 0.5"	2.5 x 0.5"
Polarities:	Screw side is the south pole of magnet	Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:	Chrome	Chrome
Qfactor:	6.73	5.32
ResistanceDC:	8210 Ohms	8533 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:	2625.54 Hz	2519.77 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:

Control Pocket Assembly	Lead Volume	Rhythm Volume
Type:	500K Push/Pull Non-Linear	500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:	500V	500V
Range:	0-500K	0-500K
Power Rating:	1/4 watt above 100K ohms	1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:	+/- 20%	+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:	200 ohms	200 ohms

	Lead Tone	Rhythm Tone
Type:	500K Push/Pull Non-Linear	500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:	500V	500V
Range:	0-500K	0-500K
Power Rating:	1/4 watt above 100K ohms	1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:	+/- 20%	+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:	200 ohms	200 ohms

Capacitors:	Lead Value	Rhythm Value
	.022uF	.022uF

Switchable Functions
Neck Pickup:	Tap or Split
Bridge Pickup:	Tap or Split
Neck Volume:	High Pass Filter Out in In Circuit
Bridge Volume:	High Pass Filter Out in In Circuit
Transient Suppression:	Out or In Circuit

Hardware

Tuning Keys
Style:	G-FORCE
Material:	Zamak
Weight:	1.1 oz

Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:	40:01:00
Gear Type:	Syncronized Spur Gear System
What is allowable turn:	+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:	Chrome
Part numbers:	430-14301B / 301T

String Dimensions

E:	0.046"
A:	0.036"
D:	0.026"
G:	0.016"
B:	0.011"
e:	0.009"

Bridge
Style:	TOM w/ Titanium Saddles and Locking Thumbwheels
Material:	Aluminum
Plating Specs:	Chrome
Part number:	430-14454 / 430-94940
Weight:	.96 oz

Dimensions of String Slots

E:	0.058"
A:	0.048"
D:	0.038"
G:	0.028"
B:	0.019''
e:	0.014"

Tailpiece
Style:	Stop Bar w/ Locking Studs
Compensated:	No
Material:	Aluminum
Plating Specs:	Chrome
Part number:	430-14451 / 430-14451
Weight:	1.12 oz

Output Jack
Style:	1/4" mono gold plated positive contact

Jack Plate
Style:	Les Paul Square
Material:	ABS Cream
Part Number:	430-19299
Weight:	0.21 oz

Strap Buttons
Material:	Aluminum
Plating Specs:	None
Part numbers:	430-19160 / 60E
Weight:	0.14 oz.

Plastics

Pick Guard
Style:	Removable Cream LP
Part Number:	430-20022

Truss Rod Cover
Style:	Chrome Bell, Stamped "Traditional / High Performance"
Part Number:	430-94930

Knobs
Style:	Chrome Push/Pull Top Hats
Part Number:	430-14457

Dial Pointers
Yes/No:	No

Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:	SS infused polycarbonate for ESD protection
Part Number:	380-12209

Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:	SS infused polycarbonate for ESD protection
Part Number:	380-12211

Switch Washer
Style:	None
Part Number:	n/a

Trim Rings
Style:	Cream Humbucker w/ Chrome Trim Ring
Part Number:	430-13894 / 430-13893

Accessories

Case
Style:	HP Hard Shell
Color:	Aluminum

Strap Locks:	None
Tools:	Gibson USA Multi-Tool, Gibson USA Premium Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth

Manual:	Gibson USA's owners
COA/Other:	None

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