Gibson 2015 Les Paul M Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson's most affordable carved-top Les Paul, the 2015 LPM comes outfitted with the G FORCE tuning system, '61 Zebra humbuckers, a Zero Fret Nut and more.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
'61 Zebra humbucking pickups Classic Gibson tone with clarity and punch
G FORCE Quick, accurate automatic tuning
Mahogany body with maple top Rich, rounded tone with clear articulation
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

Combining a true carved-top body with the latest and greatest electronic technology, the 2015 Les Paul M is a welcome addition to the already prestigious Gibson family. Visually gorgeous and competitive even among high-end lines, the LPM blends chic styling with Gibson USA's longstanding commitment to quality craftsmanship.

The 2015 Les Paul M and Gibson SG Standard co-star in a slow blues jam:


Mahogany and Maple: Strong Construction, Mighty Sound

Boasting a maple-topped traditional mahogany body, the LPM feels solid as a rock and carries a rich, rounded tone with clear articulation to every note. Gibson USA's long-standing tradition of luthier-selected wood ensures even the rarest and finest woods are graded and a perfect match to each guitar's top, back, body carving and fingerboard. The wider neck and fingerboard in 2015's model increase the playing area while retaining the same string spacing, allowing for more hand types to gracefully maneuver the rounded-profile maple neck. The Les Paul's signature pearl inlays sparkle like never before inside its rosewood trapezoid fingerboard (with more mass this time around, adding even greater sustain). The Les Paul M looks as good as it plays -- a trademark guitarists have come to expect from Gibson.

Gibson G FORCE: Automatic Tuning You Can Really Use

The Gibson G FORCE tuning system, standard on most 2015 models, works like never before -- eight years of development have refined the developments of the original read more Min-ETune system by increasing task speed, simplifying usage and adding an enhanced feature set to an already impressive automatic tuning system. Tune up more quickly and accurately than ever before with even more additional tunings added -- up to 36 custom preset tunings arranged as six banks, including your own custom tunings, stored simply and quickly for future recall. There's no longer any excuse to do the tuning yourself -- but if you're a purist or forget a fresh battery, the LPM is still easily tuned the ol' manual way.

Sweet Tone, Solid Intonation: '61 Zebra Pickups and Tune-o-Matic Bridge

The warm, traditional Les Paul sound stays true but adds character with '61 Zebra humbuckers -- pickups featuring offset coils for crisp, single-coil character with the warmth and fullness of that "humbucker sound." The '61 Zebras are a perfect middle ground for those looking for versatility in their style and sound. A satin nickel Tune-o-Matic fixed bridge and stopbar complement the supreme grip speed knobs and the usual rhythm/treble selector switch. The LPM's 3-point setup with Gibson's PLEK system enhances the silkiness of playing, utilizing lower frets and fine-tuned intonation.

Features:

- Improved G FORCE tuning system technology
- Zero fret adjustable nut with added action adjustment
- 3 point setup for intimate action and improved overall intonation
- Comprehensive wood selection and grading - luthier-selected wood matching
- Wider neck and thicker fingerboard -- smoothed, sanded and oiled for improved playability
- Improved contact output jack for uninterrupted and stronger signal
- Les Paul 100th Birthday signature and hologram
- Hardshell case included with new and improved ergonomic protection

Truly a worthy addition to the Les Paul family, the 2015 Les Paul M packs a credible punch with a surprising price for its value. Classic power, enhanced clarity and truly remarkable tuning/setup technology reinforce this affordable Les Paul's aesthetic appeal.
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- Body: Mahogany traditional body rout
- Top: Maple top
- Neck: Maple, Rounded Profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood Trapezoid
- Hardware: Satin Nickel Tune-o-Matic and stop bar
- Finish: Gloss lacquer
- Electronics: '61 Zebra Humbucker
- Plastics: Black supreme grip speed knobs
- Case: Hardshell

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Gibson 2015 Les Paul M Electric Guitar

In the 2015 Les Paul M electric guitar, Gibson delivers a true carved-top Les Paul at a righteous price! The LPM offers classic power with added cut and clarity, in an extremely accessible carved-top Les Paul.

Gibson USA is dedicated to creating the ultimate playing experience through innovation and continuous improvement. From the very beginning, Orville Gibson was committed to this ideal. His vision has been carried on by a number of passionate, creative designers, luthiers and master craftsmen - from Lloyd Loar to Les Paul - to today.

It is in this spirit that Gibson USA has established the business practice of introducing a model line every year in the fall. Every Model Year is the culmination of research on how we can make the most advanced guitars.

Eight years in development, the Gibson G FORCE(TM) improves on the innovations introduced in Min-ETune(TM) with simplified ease of use, an enhanced feature set, and increased speed. Standard on most 2015 models, Gibson G FORCE(TM) provides the best and simplest experience yet in an automatic tuning system.

Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar. This selection system provides an accurate specification for each guitar's top, back, body carving, and fingerboard, giving you the confidence of knowing exactly what woods our luthiers chose when crafting your guitar.

Features:

- GFORCE Tuning System: Faster, more accurate, additional tunings
- Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for): Added action adjustment
- Wider neck and fingerboard: Increased playing area with same string spacing
- Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
- Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
- Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
- Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
- 3 Point Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
- Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
- More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
- Les Paul 100th birthday signature: Honoring a true inventive genius
- Les Paul Hologram: Authenticity and tribute
- Improved Hardshell Case: Improved protection (up to 15 foot drop), sleek, ergonomic, Made in USA

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted February 4, 2015 by Edward Gaines in Lexington , KY

"Gibson 2015 LPM"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I am a 52 year man who is an avid guitar player. I play at least 4 times a week. I have owned many guitars in the 39 years that I have been playing. This is my first Gibson Les Paul. When I got it in the mail and got it opened I was totally amazed. The look and quality that this guitar has is like nothing else that I have ever owned. Let alone the sound that it has. The tone is awesome. The people at Gibson really know what they are doing. And you guys at zZounds are absolutely awesome yourselves. Without the play as you pay plan is such a great option. Without it I'm sure that I still wouldn't own a Gibson. Thank you so much you guys at zZounds for the opportunity to get this guitar and the many other things that I have purchased from you all with the play as you pay plan. Thanks again E. G.

Musical Background:

Ive been playing for 39 years, professionally and just to have fun.

Musical Style:

I play, southern rock and blues
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