More balanced pickups plus hot–rod wiring for coil splitting and onboard Boost update this ’70s icon for the 21st Century.
Comprehensive Wood Selection Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar based on the quality of the match, consistency of the figure, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard The increased mass of a thicker, one-piece rosewood fingerboard extends sustain.
Pearl Inlays Genuine pearl inlays enhance the guitar’s appearance and increase its value.
Smoother Sanded, Buffed and Oiled Fingerboard A new, unique oil-treated buffing process upgrades the fingerboard to a silkier feel.
Comprehensive Setup A new comprehensive setup and PLEK program combined with a lower fret height on every Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitar provides a silky smooth feel, accurate intonation, and easy bending.
Heavier Gauge Wire All Gibson USA guitars now use thicker, stranded wire that provides more surface area for making strong internal connections.
New Mini Humbucker Design: Improved tonal balance and coil splitting versatility Newly redesigned Mini-Humbuckers provide a more balanced tone with the rich sound of humbuckers, as well as coil-splitting for extra tonal versatility.
Les Paul’s 100th Anniversary Gibson is proud to honor the creative genius who not only invented the most iconic guitar ever, but pioneered home and multitrack recording for all musicians.
Les Paul Hologram This unique hologram verifies the authenticity of the 2015 Model Year guitars, while paying tribute to the man whose is synonymous with the most coveted guitar in the world.
New and Improved Hardshell Case The new and improved hardshell case for 2015 upgrades the look and strength. Made to withstand an up to 15-foot drop (up to four times more resistant to drops than other cases), the tough, ergonomic, molded exterior and cushioned interior provide maximum protection as well as insulation from temperature and humidity extremes.
- Gibson G FORCE™ Tuning System: Faster, more accurate, additional tunings
- Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for): Added action adjustment
- Upgraded Tune–o–matic bridge with titanium saddles: Ease of height adjustment and sustain
- Wider neck and fingerboard: Increased playing area with same string spacing
- Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
- Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
- Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
- Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
- Comprehensive Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
- More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
- New Mini Humbucker Design: Improved tonal balance and coil splitting versatility
- Les Paul 100th birthday signature: Honoring a genius with a facsimile of his actual signature taken from a pickguard autographed by Les.
- Les Paul Hologram: Authenticity and tribute
- New & Improved Hardshell Case: Improved protection (up to 15 foot drop), sleek, ergonomic, made in USA
Top | |
Wood Species: | Maple |
Pieces: | 2 |
Grade: | C |
Binding: | Cream |
Back | |
Wood Species: | Mahogany |
Pieces: | multi |
Density: | Low |
Binding: | None |
Weight | |
Weight Relief: | 9 hole |
Average Weight (body only): | 2.63 kg / 5.8lbs |
Materials Used | |
Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | With the 9 hole weight relief pattern it lightens the load slightly while preserving the sustain |
Body Contour | |
Carve: | Classic |
Neck | |
Wood Species: | Mahogany |
Pieces: | 1 |
Details | |
Truss Rod: | Les Paul |
Profile: | Rounded Asymmetrical |
Thickness at Fret 1: | 20.78 mm / .818″ |
Thickness at Fret 12: | 24.46 mm / .963″ |
Other Materials: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
Average Weight: | 544.31 gm / 1.2 lbs |
Peg Head | |
Type: | SP1–B |
Inlay: | Mother of Pearl |
Peg Head Binding: | None |
Logo: | Mother of Pearl “Gibson” |
Silkscreen: | Gold “Les Paul 100” |
Headstock Angle: | 17 degrees |
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | The rounded asymmetrical neck provides an ergonomic feel and the mahogany adds a rich tonal quality |
Neck Fit | |
Joint Angle: | 5 degrees |
Joint Angle Tolerance: | 0 deg 0 min 15 sec |
Type: | Mortise and Tenon |
Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge |
Nut | |
Style: | Zero Fret Nut |
Material: | Cryogenically treated Brass |
Width: | 4.5993 cm / 1.795″ |
Slots: | E: 1.4732 mm / 0.058 inches A: 1.2192 mm / 0.048 inches D: 0.9652 mm / 0.038 inches G: 0.7112 mm / 0.028 inches B: 0.4826 mm / 0.019 inches e: 0.3556 mm / 0.014 inches |
Fingerboard | |
Wood Species: | Rosewood |
Pieces: | 1 |
Shade: | Medium |
Fingerboard Details | |
Radius: | 30.48 cm / 12″ |
Frets: | 22 |
Nut/End of Board: | 4.5993 cm / 1.795″ @ nut, 5.9944 cm / 2.360″ @ end of board |
Scale: | 62.865 cm / 24.75″ |
Binding: | Cream |
Side Dots (Color): | Black |
Fingerboard Inlays | |
Style: | Trapezoid |
Material: | Mother of Pearl |
Dimensions: | From 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66″ x 1.17 ” to 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24″ x 1.56″ |
Average Weight: | 117.93 gm / 4.16 oz |
Finishes
Color Code: | WR |
Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
Filler: | Walnut |
Sealer: | 1–1.5 mils |
Top: | Wine Red #506–D5V–4466 |
Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils |
Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Color Code: | PH |
Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
Filler: | Natural |
Sealer: | 1–1.5 mils |
Top: | Pelham Blue # 410–A5V–5231 |
Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils |
Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Color Code: | HS |
Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
Filler: | Walnut |
Sealer: | 1–1.5 mils |
Top: | Sunburst Yellow #508–Y5V–1167 w/ HC Burst #508–D5V–1169 |
Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils |
Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Color Code: | GT |
Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
Filler: | Natural |
Sealer: | 1–1.5 mils |
Top: | Gibson Gold Top #KUS NIT 10075 |
Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils |
Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
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Style: | New LP Mini Humbucker | New LP Mini Humbucker | |
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 7000/7000 | 8400/8400 | |
Material of Wire (gauge): | 44 ga | 45 ga | |
Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.57 cm x 1.27 cm / 2.59″ x 0.50 “ | 6.57 cm x 1.27 cm / 2.59″ x 0.50″ | |
Coil Material: | ABS | ABS | |
Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
Pole Piece Material: | Steel blade | Steel Blade | |
Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | 59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches | |
Slug Material: | Steel blade | Steel Blade | |
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 5.74 cm x 1.27 cm x 3.175 mm / 2.26″ x .50″ x. 125″ | 5.74 cm x 1.27 cm x 3.175 mm / 2.26″ x .50″ x. 125″ | |
Magnet Material: | Alnico V | Alnico V | |
Magnet Position from Nut: | 48.26 cm / 19″ | 58.7375cm / 23.125″ | |
Magnet Dimensions: | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | |
Polarities: | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | |
Cover: | Nickel plated | Nickel plated | |
Qfactor: | 3.72 | 2.99 | |
ResistanceDC: | 17.01k ohms | 26.42k ohms | |
Resonant Frequency: | 1719.07 Hz | 1421.77 Hz | |
Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | The 2015 Mini Humbucker has an Alnico V magnet and extra turns on each coil for more punch and clarity when split |
Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
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Type: | 500K Non–Linear | 500K 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 | Master Tone | |
Type: | 500K Non–Linear | ||
Peak Voltage: | 500V | ||
Range: | 0–500K | ||
Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | ||
Resistance Tolerance: | +/– 20% | ||
Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | ||
Mini Toggle | |||
Type: | mini toggle | ||
Peak Voltage | 2A 250VAC, 5A 120VAC | ||
Range: | DPDT 2 position | ||
Power Rating: | |||
Resistance Tolerance: | |||
Minimum Resistance: | |||
: | Lead Value | Rhythm | |
.022 uF |
Tuning Keys | |
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Style: | G FORCE |
Material: | Zamak |
Weight: | 31.1845 gm / 1.1oz |
Tuning Keys Details | |
Tuning Ratio: | 40:1 |
Gear Type: | Synchronized spur gear system |
What is allowable turn: | +/– 2 degrees |
Plating specs: | Nickel |
Part numbers: | 430–14299B / 430–14299T |
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 w /Titanium saddles |
Material: | Zamak base |
Plating Specs: | Nickel plating on base only |
Part number: | 430–14384 |
Weight: | 72.5748 gm / 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: | Stop Bar |
Compensated: | No |
Material: | Zamak |
Plating Specs: | Nickel |
Part number: | 430–10173 |
Weight: | 82.21 g / 2.9 oz |
Output Jack | |
Style: | 1/4″ stereo jack |
Jack Plate | |
Style: | Les Paul Square |
Material: | ABS– Cream |
Part Number: | 430–19299 |
Weight: | 2.0 gm / 0.07 oz |
Strap Buttons | |
Material: | Aluminum |
Plating Specs: | None |
Part numbers: | 430–19160 / 430–19160E |
Weight: | 4.0 gm / 0.14 oz |
Pick Guard | |
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Style: | Les Paul soap bar |
Part Number: | 430–12508 |
Truss Rod Cover | |
Style: | black and white bell hot stamped gold “Deluxe” |
Part Number: | 430–19380 |
Knobs | |
Style: | Gold supreme grip speed |
Part Number: | 430–31001 |
Dial Pointers | |
Yes/No: | No |
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
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Style: | Stainless steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge Protection with battery box |
Part Number: | 380–12209B |
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover) | |
Style: | Stainless steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge Protection |
Part Number: | 380–12211 |
Switch Washer | |
Style: | Cream with hot stamp gold |
Part Number: | 430–19293 |
Trim Rings | |
Style: | Soar Bar Cream |
Part Number: | 430–13946 |
Case | |
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Style: | Hard Shell |
Color: | Gold Molded |
Strap Locks: | No |
Tools: | Truss Rod Wrench, .050 + 2.5mm Allen wrenches, G FORCE Charging Adapter |
Manual: | Gibson USA Owner’s and G FORCE QUICK START |
COA/Other: | None |