Les Paul Standard 2017 HP
The New Flagship of High Performance
The new Les Paul Standard 2017 HP, the new flagship of High Performance, is the most luxurious and groundbreaking Les Paul Standard ever made. A super exclusive AAAA flamed maple top, premium chrome hardware, beautiful nitro finish, and genuine Mother of Pearl inlays deliver the luxury. Extreme performance comes from the prominent use of aluminum, steel, and titanium hardware; an innovative Fast-Access heel and Soloist's neck width and asymmetrical slim-taper profile; and a revolutionary new wiring system that allows over 150 fully reversible sonic options from the PAF-inspired Burstbucker Rhythm Pro and Lead Pro + pickups. 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 quieter gears!
- Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut: Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action. Locking feature.
- Soloist neck: Perfect 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
- AAAA flamed maple top: Historic tone wood upgraded to a stunning AAAA flamed top. Ultra-Modern weight relief for extreme sustain
- Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Lead + 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 version of the Les Paul Standard 2017 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
- 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: | AAAA |
| Binding: | Cream |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Density: | Low |
| Binding: | None |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | Ultra-Modern |
| Average Weight (body only): | 4lbs. 6.7oz |
| 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: | Compound Radius |
| 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
Blueberry Burst
| Color Code: | B9 |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Blueberry Burst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Honey Burst
| Color Code: | HB |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Honey Burst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
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 |
Bourbon Burst
| Color Code: | B8 |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Walnut |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Bourbon Burst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer / 90 Sheen, 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | Rythmn Pro | Lead Pro + | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5000 / 5200 | 5500/5750 | |
| 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: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625" | 23.437 " | |
| 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 5 | Alnico V | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 19 " | 23.125 " | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 2.375" x 0.5" | 2.32 x 0.5" | |
| Polarities: | |||
| Cover: | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Qfactor: | 5.4 | 2.98 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 7640 Ohms | 8570 Ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2863.30 Hz | 2538.93 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 "Standard / High Performance" |
| Part Number: | 430-94928 |
| 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 |