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Gibson Les Paul Classic
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN
 

BODY
 
Top Species: Carved maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply top

NECK
 
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 Slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.800"
Thickness at 12th fret: 0.875"
Heel Length: 0.625"
Neck Joint Location: 16th fret

FINGERBOARD
 
Species: Rosewood
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.062"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 22
Inlays: Yellow Pearloid Trapezoid
Binding: Single-ply

HARDWARE
 
Plating Finish: Nickel; Gold available on Ebony
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Knobs: Amber Top Hat
Tuners: Green Key

ELECTRONICS
 
Neck Pickup: 496R ceramic magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 500T ceramic magnet humbucker
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

CASE
 
Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud
Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo

STRINGS

Brite Wires .010-.046

OTHER
 
  * Available Left-handed
 
 


 
 


This guitar is based on a 1960s Les Paul Standard Classic and features all the adornments which made that model highly sought after, including a carved maple top, green keys and inlay for a vintage vibe and nickel hardware.

Les Paul Classic 2003

Available Colors: Vintage Sunburst , Copper Natural , Light Burst , Bullion Gold* , Honey Burst* , Heritage Cherry Sunburst* , Wine Red , Ebony

Great looks aside, the 2003 Les Paul Classic features a true '60s slim taper neck. Combined with 496R/500T ceramic magnet humbucking pickups, this is one scorching guitar.

 


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In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.