Les Paul Classic 2017 HP
A Future Classic
Les Paul Classic 2017 HP a future Classic. While its looks and legendary design are truly Classic, the Les Paul Classic 2017 HP is one of the most forward-looking guitars ever produced, focused on creating a new "Classic." Virtually everything on this High Performance guitar has been upgraded, from the Grade-A flamed maple top to the chromed hardware with titanium bridge saddles, from the G FORCE™ tuners to the powerful PAF-style pickups, and an incredible 150 sonic combinations available from a new wiring system. Add to this the exclusive Fast-Access heel and supremely playable Soloist's neck width, and you have a decidedly future Classic without sacrificing that evocative Les Paul styling. Delivered in a Gibson High Performance super premium stamped aluminum case, along with a Gibson premium leather strap, a Gibson multi-tool and a polishing cloth.
- Improved G FORCE™ auto-tuning: Fast, accurate, and great for alternate tunings. Now with even smoother and more silent gears!
- Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut: Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action.
- Soloist neck: Ideal neck for the guitar soloist. Superb tones thanks to the one piece, increased thickness rosewood fingerboard.
- Fast-access heel: Unparalleled access to the high notes
- Maple top 9-hole weight relief: Historic tone wood combination and 9 hole weight relief for more sustain and comfortable playing. Flamed top for a touch a class
- 57 Classic and Super 57 Classic humbucker pickups: Gibson tones with a touch more gnarl compared to its T model counterpart
- New push-pull knurled knobs: Decidedly modern in its chrome appointments, the HP model stands out instantly compared to its more traditional counterpart.
- Aluminum TOM with titanium saddles: Amazing tonal transmission thanks to the titanium saddles and steel locking thumbwheels. Lightweight thanks to aluminum.
- Complete Tone Control: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle with push-pull and DIP switch giving you incomparable control over your tone.
- Premium Gibson aluminum case: Incredibly beautiful and protective, truly a case worthy of your amazing Gibson HP guitar
Body
| Top | |
| Wood Species: | Maple |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Grade: | A |
| Binding: | Cream |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Density: | Low |
| Binding: | Cream |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | 9 Hole |
| Average Weight (body only): | 5 lbs. 14.4 oz |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| : | |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | Sculpted Fast Access Heel |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | Classic |
Neck
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | Les Paul |
| Profile: | Slim taper |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | .800" |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | .875" |
| Other Materials: | |
| Average Weight: | 1 lbs 2.0 oz |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | SP1-B |
| Inlay: | Mother of Pearl |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | "Gibson" |
| Silkscreen: | Gold "Les Paul Model" |
| Headstock Angle: | 17 degrees |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: |
| Neck Fit | |
| Joint Angle: | 5.0 degrees |
| Joint Angle Tolerance: | 0 deg 0 min 15 sec |
| Type: | Mortis and Tenon |
| Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | Zero Fret Nut |
| Material: | Titanium |
| Width: | 1.745" |
| Slots: |
E: 0.058" A: 0.048" D: 0.038" G: 0.028" B: 0.019" e: 0.014" |
| Fingerboard | |
| Wood Species: | Rosewood |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | Dark |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 12" |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board |
| Scale: | 24.75" |
| Binding: | Cream |
| Side Dots (Color): | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Trapezoid |
| Material: | Mother of Pearl |
| Dimensions: | Large - 0.66" x 1.17" Small - 0.24" x 1.56" |
| Average Weight: | 4.16 oz |
Finishes
Heritage Cherry Sunburst
| Color Code: | HS |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Walnut |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Gold Top
| Color Code: | GT |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Gold Top |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Green Ocean Burst
| Color Code: | G6 |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Green Ocean Burst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | 57 Classic | 57 Classic + | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5250/5250 | 5400/5400 | |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | Enamel (42) | Enamel (42) | |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 2.61" x 0.68" | 2.61" x 0.68" | |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS | |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel | |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 18.625" | 23.437 inches | |
| Slug Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel | |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 0.187 x 0.489" | 0.187 x 0.489" | |
| Magnet Material: | Alnico II | Alnico II | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 19 " | 23.125 " | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 2.375" x 0.5" | 2.375" x 0.5" | |
| Polarities: | |||
| Cover: | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Qfactor: | 5.81 | 5.39 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 7931 Ohms | 8135 Ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2692.30 Hz | 2593.97 Hz | |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | |||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: | 500K Push/Pull Non-Linear | 500K Push/Pull Non-Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/- 20% | +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Lead Tone | Rhythm Tone | ||
| Type: | 500K Push/Pull Non-Linear | 500K Push/Pull Non-Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/- 20% | +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm Value | |
| .022uF | .022uF |
| Switchable Functions | |
|---|---|
| Neck Pickup: | Tap or Split |
| Bridge Pickup: | Tap or Split |
| Neck Volume: | High Pass Filter Out in In Circuit |
| Bridge Volume: | High Pass Filter Out in In Circuit |
| Transient Suppression: | Out or In Circuit |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | G-FORCE |
| Material: | Zamak |
| Weight: | 1.1 oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 40:01:00 |
| Gear Type: | Syncronized Spur Gear System |
| What is allowable turn: | +/- 4 degrees |
| Plating specs: | Chrome |
| Part numbers: | 430-14301B / 301T |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | 0.046" |
| A: | 0.036" |
| D: | 0.026" |
| G: | 0.016" |
| B: | 0.011" |
| e: | 0.009" |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | TOM w/ Titanium Saddles and Locking Thumbwheels |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14454 / 430-94940 |
| Weight: | .96 oz |
| Dimensions of String Slots | |
|---|---|
| E: | 0.058" |
| A: | 0.048" |
| D: | 0.038" |
| G: | 0.028" |
| B: | 0.019'' |
| e: | 0.014" |
| Tailpiece | |
| Style: | Stop Bar w/ Locking Studs |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14451 / 430-14451 |
| Weight: | 1.12 oz |
| Output Jack | |
| Style: | 1/4" mono gold plated positive contact |
| Jack Plate | |
| Style: | Les Paul Square |
| Material: | Chrome |
| Part Number: | 430-19467 |
| Weight: | 0.21 oz |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | None |
| Part numbers: | 430-19160 / 60E |
| Weight: | 0.14 oz. |
Plastics
| Pick Guard | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Removable Cream LP |
| Part Number: | 430-20022 |
| Truss Rod Cover | |
| Style: | Chrome Bell, Stamped "Classic / High Performance" |
| Part Number: | 430-94927 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Chrome Push/Pull Top Hats |
| Part Number: | 430-14457 |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | No |
| Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
|---|---|
| Style: | SS infused polycarbonate for ESD protection |
| Part Number: | 380-12209 |
| Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover) | |
| Style: | SS infused polycarbonate for ESD protection |
| Part Number: | 380-12211 |
| Switch Washer | |
| Style: | None |
| Part Number: | n/a |
| Trim Rings | |
| Style: | Cream Humbucker w/ Chrome Trim Ring |
| Part Number: | 430-13894 / 430-13893 |
Accessories
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | HP Hard Shell |
| Color: | Aluminum |
| Strap Locks: | None |
| Tools: | Gibson USA Multi-Tool, Gibson USA Premium Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth |
| Manual: | Gibson USA's owners |
| COA/Other: | None |