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Les Paul Fort Knox
The Million Dollar Look
Vanguards of
Innovation
Classy with a touch of "Bling", the Les Paul Fort Knox is guaranteed to make everyone's head turn. Limited Edition. 150 pieces only!
Tuners
Ultimate precision and long-lasting tuning
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Gibson logo, Split Diamond and Block inlays
Binding
Antiqued white binding. 7-ply top binding. 5-ply headstock binding. 3-ply back binding. Single-ply fingerboard binding.
Fingerboard
Unique gold frets cryogenically treated over a beautifully dark Richlite fingerboard
Finish
Rare as gold, the Bullion Gold finish is back in very limited quantities for this exclusive model
Hardware
Gold from the tuners to the backplates, the attention to details on this Les Paul Fort Knox is truly stunning
Pickups
Authentic Gibson tones straight from the golden era
Electronics
Two volumes, two tones, one toggle switch. Hand-wired.
Tremolo
Adding both functionality and style
Case
Stylish and protective
Tuners:
Gold Grover Locking kidneys
Inlays:
Mother of Pearl all the way
Binding:
Antiqued white binding
Fingerboard:
Gold frets over Richlite
Finish:
Bullion Gold
Hardware:
Complete set of gold hardware
Pickups:
59 Tribute humbuckers
Electronics:
Hand-wired
Tremolo:
Gold Bigsby
Case:
Classic Gibson brown hardshell case
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
2
Grade:
C
Binding:
Custom 7-ply - Antiqued White
Back
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
2
Density:
Low
Binding:
3-ply - Antiqued White
Weight
Weight Relief:
None
Average Weight (body only):
5 lbs. 14 oz
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Etc.:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Classic
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Les Paul
Profile:
50's
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.818
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.963
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
635.03 g / 1.4 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP2
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl
Peg Head Binding:
White - Antiqued
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson" w/ Split Diamond
Silkscreen:
n/a
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:
Nut
Material:
Tektoid
Width:
1.695"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.048"
A: 0.038"
D: 0.028"
G: 0.018"
B: 0.013"
e: 0.011"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Composite
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12 inch
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.3053cm / 1.695" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Cream - Antiqued
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Block
Material:
MOP
Dimensions:
2.74cm x 2.23cm / 1.08" x .88"
Average Weight:
117.93 g / 4.16 oz
Finishes
Bullion Gold
Color Code:
BG
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Bullion Gold
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body, Peghead and Nut
Color Code:
Surface Texture:
Filler:
Sealer:
Top:
Top Coat:
Scraped:
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
59 Tribute
59 Tribute
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5200 / 5000
5200 / 5000
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E
42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
2.61 x 0.68 inches
2.61 x 0.68 inches
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
18.625"
23.438"
Slug Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
0.187 x 0.489 inches
0.187 x 0.489 inches
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:
Cover:
Gold plated
Gold plated
Qfactor:
5.53
5.34
ResistanceDC:
7925 ohms
8140 ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2703.93
2622.86
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
500k Audio
500k Audio
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 Audio
500k Audio
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
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Gold Grover Locking Keystone
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
1.5 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
18:01
Gear Type:
Worm
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Gold
Part numbers:
430-15851, 430-15852
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4064mm / 0.016"
B:
0.2794mm / 0.011"
e:
0.2286mm / 0.009"
Bridge
Style:
Tune-O-Matic
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Gold
Part number:
430-10123
Weight:
72.5748 g / 2.56 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.4732mm / 0.058"
A:
1.2192mm / 0.048"
D:
0.9652mm / 0.038"
G:
0.7112mm / 0.028"
B:
0.4826mm / 0.019''
e:
0.3556mm / 0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Bigsby tailpiece
Compensated:
No
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Gold
Part number:
430-11078G
Weight:
360.03 g / 12.7oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono
Jack Plate
Style:
LP Square - Gold
Material:
Plated steel
Part Number:
430-19459
Weight:
76.54 g / 2.7oz
Strap Buttons
Material:
Brass
Plating Specs:
Gold
Part numbers:
430-19161 / 430-19161E
Weight:
4.0 g / 0.14oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Gold plated Pickguard and Black 5-ply removeable pickguard included in case
Part Number:
380-20818 / 380-20817
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Gold plated brass bell
Part Number:
430-19654
Knobs
Style:
Gold speed knobs
Part Number:
430-19264
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
Gold plated cover
Part Number:
430-20016
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
Gold plated cover
Part Number:
430-20017
Switch Washer
Style:
None
Part Number:
Trim Rings
Style:
Gold plated black humbucker Low/High
Part Number:
440-13012 on 440-14003, 440-13012 on 440-14004
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Brown
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Truss rod wrench
Manual:
Gibson USA's owners
COA/Other:
Gold plated Pickguard and Black 5-ply removeable pickguard included in case
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