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Gibson Les Paul Standard 08 Plus

Solid Body Electric Guitar with Figured Maple Top, BurstBucker Pro Pickups with Alnico V Magnets, New Potentiometers, and Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge - Desert Burst

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The Les Paul Takes Another Step Forward!

When you play the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus, you play the best LP Standard ever. Gibson took their legendary line of LP axes and gave them a "2008" upgrade to encompass many of today's most exciting new features. Most noticeably to the eye, the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus has a gorgeous figured maple top, available with a variety of finishes. Most noticeably to the player, its neck has a new asymmetrical shape so your hand feels even more comfortable and at home on your instrument. Of course, that's just the start of it. Find out more about the Gibson Les Paul Standard 08 Plus.



Gibson Les Paul Standard 08 Plus at a Glance:
  • Stunning Figured Maple Top
  • Even More Comfortable Neck Shape
  • BurstBuckers for That Classic LP Sound
  • The Latest in Potentiometer Design
  • State-of-the-art Plek treatment
  • Gorgeous Down to the Details

Stunning Figured Maple Top
Thanks to its figured maple top, the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus is nothing short of eye-catching. Plus, it's available with a variety of different finishes so you can find the Gibson beauty that matches your style.

Even More Comfortable Neck Shape
Gibson has offered a variety of different neck shapes on its Les Paul Standards, but with the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus they reach an entirely new level. Its new asymmetrical neck shape was designed expressly for a hand to just "fit" around it, allowing for an even more comfortable, more natural playing experience.

BurstBuckers for That Classic LP Sound
It wouldn't be a Les Paul without that big, fat, smoky humbucker sound! While the Les Paul Standard sees improvements in its appearance, its feel, and its details, the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus retains that epic BurstBucker tone. This baby's equipped with two huge-sounding BurstBucker Pro pickups, complete with hot Alnico V magnets wound to Vintage specs.

The Latest in Potentiometer Design
The Les Paul Standard 08 Plus features all-new Pots, custom-made by Bourns. These gold-plated potentiometers were designed from the ground up for precision and highly reliable performance.

State-of-the-art Plek treatment
All Les Paul Standard 08 Plus guitars receive state-of-the-art treatment using Gibson's new Plek machines. The system mechanically dresses each guitar under true playing conditions, identifying what the guitar needs to achieve flawless fretwork. Every Les Paul Standard 08 Plus boasts perfect intonation, buzz-free performance, and a personalized setup.

Gorgeous Down to the Details
Gibson paid attention to all the details when outfitting the new Les Paul Standard 08 Plus. You'll secure your sound - and your axe! - with its locking Tune-O-Matic bridge, locking tailpiece, and locking Grover Tuners. Plus, the Les Paul Standard 08 Plus comes with its own black case that features a stylish snakeskin design.

Gibson Les Paul Standard 08 Plus Features:
  • Finish: Desert Burst
  • Top: Figured Maple
  • Body: Chambered Mahogany
  • Neck: New Asymmetrical Shape
  • Pickups: BurstBucker Pro with Alnico V Magnets, Wound to Vintage Specs
  • Controls: All new Bourns Gold-plated Potentiometers
  • Bridge: Tone Pros Locking Nashvlle Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Tone Pros Locking
  • Tuners: Locking Grover
  • Setup: Plek Machine
  • Included Case: Black Snakeskin

The Gibson Les Paul Standard 08 Plus is an updated version of a classic!

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Brian Cravens
This guitar has all the extras already installed - Grover locking tuners, Dunlop strap locks, a Tone Pro bridge and tailpiece (that don't fall off during re-stringing), a Neutrik locking output jack, a setup with Plek Pro, and burstbuckers. It is the perfect gigging Les Paul. I put one through its paces, and I believe it's time to add another guitar to my collection. I like the neck (not too thick, not too thin), and the fretwork with the Plek treatment was a refreshing dash of perfection. A Les Paul Standard with a beautiful figured maple top. The legend is reborn.

Great guitar with Great Service

by Greg Curtis from Virginia USA
January 9, 2010
Music Background: Been playing guitar for about 10 yrs. now
This gibson LP Standard Plus is definitely the best guitar I've ever owned & I've owned a few over the years.The fit & finish is simply gorgeous. Comfort & playability is the best there is. I bought i... read more [+]t in Desertburst with the wood grain showing thru & couldn't be happier. Sweetwater's service is second to none. Try one you'll love it! close [-]

Words cannot describe.

by Zguy from Fort Wayne, Indiana USA
November 8, 2008
Music Background: Approx. 10 yrs, guitarist for life.
Simply put words cannot describe this guitar. I won't say what I played previously because I don't want seem biased. To the Les Paul purists who say nay to the chambered bodies I couldn't disagree m... read more [+]ore, pick a note, put the guitar down, go rotate your tires, come back, and the note is still ringing. The tone is absolutely amazing, think of angels singing in unison at sunrise. With all that and the weight reduction you can't go wrong but thats not all of it. Absolutely perfect frets with the Plek setup, no buzz whatsoever from the lowest to the highest. The finish is flawless. Couple all that with Sweetwater's set-up and service and you can't go wrong.

I am local and initially tried this new model at a different store only to see it on racks in plain open air 15 feet from the door for anyone of any level to play (or abuse depending on who has it in their hands). I can't believe I even entertained the idea of anywhere else other than Sweetwater, the guitar had to be unpacked from Gibson's original packing. Any guitar outside of that thats being tested or put through its 55 point inspection is in the show/test room which is climate controlled (theres even 2 separate rooms for electrics and acoustics!)

I picked up my Desert Burst and met my sales engineer in person and got the full tour. Everything they do is cutting edge down to their heating/cooling for energy savings/green outlook. Theres and honest passion in what they do there and it shows in their service and care in matching you with the right gear. In fact my sales engineer was reluctant to sell me the guitar initially because of me trying one without looking at other guitars. I tried a few others based on some questions, sound, my own natural style, and feel but came back to the 08 LP Std. Give them a call, you won't be disappointed.

Its an absolutely amazing guitar thats gives me chills just thinking of playing it. close [-]

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