The Les Paul Takes Another Step Forward!
When you play the Les Paul Standard 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 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 Plus.
Gibson Les Paul Standard 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Plus comes with its own black case that features a stylish snakeskin design.
- 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
- Black Snakeskin case included