DISC Gibson Les Paul Traditional Sprint Run, Ocean Blue

Full Description

Limited Edition Sprint Run Series

The limited edition Gibson Sprint Run series employs all your favourite features from the standard 2015 models but however includes locking Grover tuners instead of the G-Force automatic tuning system perfect for players who prefer manual tuning. Furthermore Gibson has also reduced the neck thickness for a quicker and more traditional playability.

Gibson 1959 Tribute Humbuckers

Incorporating two premium Gibson 1959 Tribute humbuckers the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Sprint Run produces a vintage humbucker tone with a balanced and resonant tone. Constructed from Alnico II magnets and featuring unmatched bobbin wiring the 1959 Tribute Humbuckers deliver advanced high response perfect for a variety of playing styles.

Zero Fret Adjustable Brass Nut

The new Gibson 2015 zero fret nut offers players stability and consistency in their tone and playing. Thanks to the unique, patent applied for design, open strings will sound consistent and a lower action can be achieved without the traditional problems.

Improved Tune-O-Matic Bridge

For 2015, Gibson have made significant improvements to their famous 'Tune-O-Matic' bridge. The bridge can now be adjusted quickly using a hex wrench, allowing players to make fast and precise adjustments to the action of their guitar. When combined with the adjustable zero fret nut, the new bridge gives players an unprecedented level of quick set up options. Additionally the tune-o-matic bridge also features Titanium saddles which are proven to withstand and endure the abuse received from excessive playing and performing.

New PLEK Machine Set-Up

Gibson have utilised the German manufactured PLEK machine for many years now - these incredible machines can scan a guitar and apply a perfect, accurate fret dress and action to the guitar. The result is that each Gibson guitar comes out of the box ready to play without any adjustments required. For 2015, Gibson have fine-tuned the PLEK set up, resulting in one of the best feeling electric guitars ever made, with 27 percent lower fret wire across the fingerboard.

Les Paul's 100th Birthday

To mark the 100th birthday of the man who started it all, Les Paul, each 2015 Gibson USA guitar will feature a new signature on the headstock. The 'Les Paul 100' signature if a fitting tribute to one of the greatest players who ever lived. Each Gibson guitar in 2015 will also feature a high gloss lacquer finish for the ultimate in visual appeal, whilst each fingerboard will feature genuine Pearl inlays.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Maple (A+ Grade)
• Construction: Set-In
• Weight Relief: None
• Contour: Enhanced
• Finish: Ocean Blue
• Binding: Cream
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic (Titanium Saddles)
• Tailpiece: Stopbar

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded XL
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22
• Inlays: Trapezoid (Mother Of Pearl)
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut: Zero Fret Brass Nut
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Truss Rod: Les Paul (Headstock Adjustable)

Hardware & Electronics

• Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 1959 Tribute Humbuckers
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 1959 Tribute Humbuckers
• Tuners: Grover Locking
• Control Knobs: Gold Supreme Grip Speed
• Pickguard: Removable Cream PKD
• Strap Buttons: Aluminium
• Hardware: Nickel
• Includes: Gibson Hardshell Case