Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP
Vintage Looks, Ultra-Modern Performance
Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP Vintage looks, ultra-modern performance. Based on the same architecture as the most legendary single-cutaway electric of all time, the Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP springs from its classic foundation to dive straight into our most innovative advancements ever. This Les Paul's deceptively vintage looks are upgraded at every turn, with a slim-taper neck with soloist's width, a fast-access neck heel, '57 Classic and '57 Classic+ humbuckers, titanium bridge saddles and steel studs, G FORCE™ auto-tuning system, upgraded electronics and wiring, and 9-hole weight relief, all wrapped into a truly great value High Performance guitar. Delivered in a HP padded gigbag, accompanied by a strap 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.
- Advanced neck design: Our slim-taper profile with Soloist's neck width is super fast
- Fast-access heel: Unparalleled access to the high notes
- Traditional body woods, only lighter!: Carved maple top and mahogany body are enhanced by 9 hole weight relief.
- 57 Classic and 57 Classic + humbucker pickups: Legendary PAF-inspired tones get some extra oomph in the bridge position
- Modern chromed hardware: HP version of the Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP stands out with knurled knobs and toggle switch cap for better control during live action.
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with titanium saddles: Titanium saddles enhance our innovative aluminum TOM with added sustain and clarity
- Classic controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch for total tonal control
- High Performance gigbag: Increased padding, ultimate convenience
Body
| Top | |
| Wood Species: | Maple |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Grade: | A |
| Binding: | None |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1/2/00 |
| Density: | Medium |
| Binding: | None |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | 9 Hole |
| Average Weight (body only): | 5 lbs. 14 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: | None |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | |
| Silkscreen: | Gold "Gibson" & "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: | Medium |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 12" |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board |
| Scale: | 24.75" |
| Binding: | None |
| Side Dots (Color): | White |
| 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
Faded Honey Burst
| Color Code: | FH |
| Surface Texture: | Satin |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5 - 2 mils |
| Top: | Faded Honey Burst |
| Top Coat: | Satin Lacquer / 30 Sheen, 3-4 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard sides and Nut |
Satin Gold
| Color Code: | SG |
| Surface Texture: | Satin |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5 - 2 mils |
| Top: | Satin Gold Top |
| Top Coat: | Satin Lacquer / 30 Sheen, 3-4 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard sides 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" | |
| 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: | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | Reversed Polarity | |
| Cover: | Chrome | Chrome | |
| Qfactor: | 5.81 | 5.39 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 7931 Ohms | 8135 Ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2692.30 Hz | 2593.97 Hz | |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | Better Hum canceling w/rev polarity Better Hum canceling w/rev polarity | ||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: | 500K Non-Linear | 500k 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 Non-Linear | 500k 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 |
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: | ABS Cream |
| Part Number: | 430-19299 |
| 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 "Tribute / High Performance" |
| Part Number: | 430-94931 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Knurled Chrome UFO |
| Part Number: | 430-14457 |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | Yes |
| 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 Gig Bag |
| Color: | Black w/ White Logo |
| Strap Locks: | None |
| Tools: | Gibson USA Guitar Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth, Tross rod wrench, 2.5mm adjustment wrench |
| Manual: | Gibson USA's owners |
| COA/Other: | None |