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2016 ES-Les Paul
The marriage of two all-time classics
The ES-Les Paul has already proved itself a modern classic and the 2016 Semi-meets-solid construction model from Gibson Memphis is set to be better than ever.
Adirondack spruce bracing
New quarter sawn Adirondack spruce bracing
Traditional trapezoids
Trapezoid inlays in a rosewood fingerboard are a visual nod to the Les Paul Standard
Rolled fingerboard binding
By "rolling" or "breaking" the binding at the fingerboard edge we create a softer playing feel
Historic truss rod
Our historic truss rod has no tube, a proven known to enhance the guitar's resonance and sustain
Burstbucker pickups
Memphis Historic Spec humbuckers are our closest yet to the hallowed PAF of the late '50s and early '60s
Titanium saddles
Durable titanium bridge saddles provide enhanced sustain, presence and clarity
High-gloss nitro finish
Gibson Memphis has mixed gorgeous new Faded Lightburst and Ebony finishes, both in high-gloss nitrocellulose
Body:
New Adirondack spruce top bracing
Fingerboard:
Rosewood with trapezoidal Les Paul inlays
Fingerboard binding:
Rolled for superb playing comfort
Truss rod:
Historic truss rod
Pickups:
MHS humbuckers
Bridge:
ABR-1 with titanium saddles
Finish:
High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in two great new colors
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Figured
Binding:
Cream
Back
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Plain
Binding:
Cream
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Weight
Weight Relief:
ES-LP Center Block
Average Weight (body only):
1.3925 kg / 3.070 lbs.
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Etc.:
Adirondack Spruce braces
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The sound waves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve:
ES-LP (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Rounded "C"
Thickness at Fret 1:
21.59 mm / .850"
Thickness at Fret 12:
24.13 mm / .950"
Other Materials:
Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight:
544.31 g / 1.2 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
Gold "Les Paul Model"
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The rounded neck provides an ergonomic feel and the mahogany adds a rich tonal quality
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
White
Material:
Bone
Width:
4.2863 cm / 1.6875"
Slots:
B:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.2863 cm / 1.6875" @ nut, 5.2375 cm / 2.062" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Cream
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Trapezoid
Material:
Pearloid
Dimensions:
Large: 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66" x 1.17"
6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24" x 1.56"
Average Weight:
145.1496 g / 5.12 oz
Finishes
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer - Finished in V.O.S.
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Ebony
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Faded Lightburst
Color Code:
FB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
330
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Dark Walnut Stain, Morning Yellow, Tobacco Brown/Cherry mixture
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
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Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
MHS Humbucker
MHS Humbucker
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
4900/5100
5200/5400
Material of Wire (gauge):
Enamel (42)
Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Scatter Wound
Scatter Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.4218 cm / 18.670"
59.5173 cm / 23.432 "
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico III
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19"
58.42 cm / 23"
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Nickel plated
Nickel plated
Qfactor:
3.21
3.2
ResistanceDC:
7526 ohms
7963 ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2859.84 Hz
2695.19 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replica with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly under wound.
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
CTS 500K Linear
CTS 500K Linear
Peak Voltage:
1080V
1080V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
100 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
1080V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
100 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
Orange Drop .022 mF
Orange Drop .015 mF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Kluson Single Ring Tulip Button
Material:
Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip button
Weight:
22.6796 g / 0.8 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
15:01
Gear Type:
Synchronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Nickel
Part numbers:
430-14006 / 430-14007
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684 mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4318 mm / 0.017"
B:
0.3302 mm / 0.013"
e:
0.2540 mm / 0.010"
Bridge
Style:
ABR-1 with titanium saddles
Material:
Die cast alloy base / Titanium 2 saddles
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10102
Weight:
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A:
0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D:
0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G:
0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B:
0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e:
0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style:
Lightweight Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-11738 / 430-10566VL (Studs)
Weight:
113.3981 g / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
Jack Plate
Style:
ABS - Cream
Material:
430-19299
Part Number:
2.0 g / 0.07 oz
Weight:
Strap Buttons
Material:
None
Plating Specs:
430-19150
Part numbers:
2.268 g / 0.080 oz
Weight:
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Cream Les Paul
Part Number:
430-12035
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole
Part Number:
430-19802
Knobs
Style:
Gold Top Hats
Part Number:
430-19778
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
Yes
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Switch Washer
Style:
Cream with hot stamp gold
Part Number:
430-19293
Trim Rings
Style:
Cream
Part Number:
N/A
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Brown
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
None
Manual:
None
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
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