Gibson Les Paul Standard HP 2016 - Desert Burst

The Gibson Les Paul Standard High Performance (HP) 2016 in Desert Burst represents the peak of Gibson's modern innovation for that model year.

The HP series paired classic Gibson tonewoods with cutting-edge electronics and ergonomic upgrades designed for contemporary players.

Body & Construction

Top Material: AAAA figured flamed maple top.

Body Material: Mahogany with Modern Weight Relief.

Finish: High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer in Desert Burst.

Neck & Fretboard

Neck Shape: Asymmetrical SlimTaper™ profile.

Neck Width: Soloist neck width (slightly wider than traditional specs at 1.745" / 44.3mm).

Neck Heel: Fast-Access heel for unrestricted upper fret reach.

Fretboard: 1-piece thick Rosewood with a compound radius for effortless bending.

Frets: 22 frets.Scale Length: 24.75".Nut: Titanium adjustable Zero-Fret Nut.

Inlays: Mother of Pearl trapezoids

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Rhythm Pro Alnico 5 humbucker.

Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro Alnico 5 humbucker. Controls: 4 push-pull pots offering extensive tone shaping:Independent coil splitting/tapping.Phase reversal.Pure bypass / Blow switch (sends the pickup signal directly to the jack). Internal Routing: 5-position DIP switch inside the control cavity for further customization of coil split selections and transient compression.

Hardware

Originally: Tuning Machines: Next-Generation G-FORCE™ automatic tuning system.

Now: Gibson Tulipa Tuners.

Original tuners are included (Tje battery is not working anymore)

Bridge: Tune-o-matic with titanium saddles.

Tailpiece: Stopbar tailpiece.

Hardware Finish: Chrome.Case: Distinctive Gibson HP fortified aluminum hardshell case