GPOTD 9/8/23 Unfreaky Friday

[Aahzz]

I've been fairly weird with them all week, have something more mainstream for Friday

Gibson Les Paul Tribute upgraded with locking tuners and a hardshell case

This Gibson Les Paul Tribute is a fantastic looking guitar that plays and sounds great.

It is incredibly versatile. The 490R & 490T pickups provide classic vintage humbucker tones. The guitar effortlessly covers everything from smooth jazz and sparkling cleans to rock crunch and classic high gain lead tones.

The satin neck finish provides a slinky smooth feel and the weight relief keeps the guitar light and comfortable to play for hours.

I bought this guitar brand new from Sweetwater and upgraded it with Kluson locking tuners and a hardshell case. The guitar has been well cared for and is in very good shape. It has one scratch on the front side that I tried to show in the photos. It will ship with all the Gibson documentation and tools that came with it.

Here is the description from Gibson:

The Les Paul Tribute captures the vibe, feel and tonality of a traditional Les Paul. A rounded maple neck profile and ultra-modern weight relief make the Gibson Les Paul Tribute a pleasure to play. A mahogany body, maple top and pair of 490 R & T humbucking pickups with Alnico II magnets provide classic tone, power and sustain.

Specifications

·Color: Satin Tobacco Burst

·Body: Mahogany Back & Maple Top

·Neck Material:Maple

·Neck Profile:Rounded

·Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

·Number of Frets:22

·Scale Length:24.75”

·Fingerboard Radius:12 inch

·Neck and Bridge Pickups: 490 R & T

·Controls: 3 Way Switch, 2 Volume & 2 Tone Controls

·Tuning Machines:Upgraded with Kluson Locking Tuners

·Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic

·Hardware Type:Nickel

·Case: Upgraded with Hard-Shell Case


https://reverb.com/item/73109321-gibson-les-paul-tribute-2023-satin?show_sold=true

 

[DinoMikeSr]

Unique book match top is win IMO.

 

[Machinegunner]

Very nice, I have a 2016 P90 version.

 

[Gorgon90]

Nice top, price doesn't seem ridiculous, I'd give that a go.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

Not bad.

 

[mongooz]

i am NOT a fan of the "satin" finish....especially when it has all kinds of orange peel in it.

 

[frunobulax]

Nothing wrong with that!

 

[Chad]

Les Pauls with no binding look weird to me.

 

[wok]

I hate the teardrop burst

 

[Knox in Box]

That odd, but still not over the top cap deserves better than that burst.

Not a deal breaker though.

Fuqagibson did that already.

 

[Monson]

Not too bad, I guess. I prefer solid colors, and I'd swap the pups obviously.

 

[tiger roach]

Nice. That top is kinda different.

 

[MonkeyZero]

The worst burst.

 

[Denverdave]

Not crazy about the burst, but otherwise I'd give it a try.

 

[Honkridge]

Nah. If you are gonna go Les Paul, just go all the way and get at least a Standard...

 

[Motorik]

i quite like it, but I prefer Machinegunner's with the p90s.

 

[frunobulax]

Les Pauls with no binding look weird to me.

I do agree with this sentiment.

 

[Chicken Man]

Blessedly tasteful.

 

[Bob411]

The grain in the top is kind of freaky but, in a good way.