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Les Paul Classic 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.
Soloist neck:
Ideal neck for the guitar soloist. Superb tones thanks to the one piece, increased thickness rosewood fingerboard.
Fast-access heel:
Unparalleled access to the high notes
Maple top 9-hole weight relief:
Historic tone wood combination and 9 hole weight relief for more sustain and comfortable playing. Flamed top for a touch a class
57 Classic and Super 57 Classic humbucker pickups:
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 model stands out instantly compared to its more traditional counterpart.
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.
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:
A
Binding:
Cream
Back
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
2
Density:
Low
Binding:
Cream
Weight
Weight Relief:
9 Hole
Average Weight (body only):
5 lbs. 14.4 oz
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
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:
Slim taper
Thickness at Fret 1:
.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
.875"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1 lbs 2.0 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:
B:
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
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
Gold Top
Color Code:
GT
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5-2 mils
Top:
Gold Top
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Green Ocean Burst
Color Code:
G6
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5-2 mils
Top:
Green Ocean Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
57 Classic
57 Classic +
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5400/5400
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 plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
18.625"
23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
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:
2.375" x 0.5"
2.375" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Cover:
Chrome
Chrome
Qfactor:
5.81
5.39
ResistanceDC:
7931 Ohms
8135 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2692.30 Hz
2593.97 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:
Chrome
Part Number:
430-19467
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 "Classic / High Performance"
Part Number:
430-94927
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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