Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar (with Soft Case)

While less flashy than the Standard, the Les Paul Studio still packs a major tonal punch. The classic combo of 490R and 498T pickups offers incredible sound.

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Gibson Gary Moore Tribute Les Paul Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Modeled after the late '50s Les Paul that Gary Moore acquired from the legendary Peter Green, this LP even has the neck pickup reversed like the original.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Burstbucker Pro pickups Alnico 5 magnets for smooth, even vintage tone
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Rounded '50s neck profile Rounded, fat-back neck shape
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone

The Gibson Gary Moore Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar pays homage to a true blues-rock legend, Gary Moore. This remarkable instrument was designed by Gibson USA with all of Moore's preferred specifications. Many details, including a reverse-mounted neck pickups, are reminiscent of the Peter Green Les Paul formerly played by Gary Moore.

With a highly flamed maple top with Lemonburst finish, traditional Les Paul Model headstock with signature truss-rod cover, and mismatched amber and gold top-hat knobs, the Gary Moore Les Paul Standard offers uncompromising looks. Gibson also loads this guitar with BurstBucker Pro humbuckers and Orange Drop tone caps for true vintage warmth, bite and vibe! TonePros hardware gives the finishing touches to an axe that is fit to carry the name, Gary Moore.

Body and Neck

Rooted in Les Paul tradition, the Gary Moore Les Paul Standard is topped with carved figured Grade-AA maple, and has a back crafted from Grade-A mahogany. To better show of the luscious nitrocellulose Lemonburst finish, the body carries no binding or pickguard. It is strategically weight-relieved for great comfort. The neck is made from quarter-sawn Grade-A mahogany and carved to a rounded '50s profile. It is topped with an unbound Granadillo fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and traditional acrylic trapezoid inlays.

Pickups and Electronics

The two BurstBucker Pro pickups on the Gary Moore signature Les Paul blend the best of Gibson's hallowed PAF humbuckers with read more the versatility required by today's high-gain rockers. These pickups are made with Alnico V magnets and wound with 42 AWG wire and are wax potted to withstand high volume levels without microphonic squeal. The neck pickup is reversed in its mounting, in recognition of a similar modification to Peter Green's Les Paul. The guitar carries the traditional control layout, with Orange Drop tone capacitors, and mismatched amber and gold top hat knobs on the neck and bridge pickup controls respectively.

Hardware and Appointments

Gibson loads the guitar with a TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece with locking mounting hardware along with TonePros Kluson green-key tuners to comprise a first-class hardware set. Wrap it up in a vintage-brown Gibson hardshell case, owner's manual, adjustment literature, and Gibson USA's Limited Lifetime Warranty, and it's a fitting tribute to the man himself.

Gary Moore

From his scorching playing with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy to his incendiary solo work, Gary Moore produced some of the most powerful guitar performances known to stage and studio from the mid '70s right up until his untimely death in 2011. Throughout his career, Moore virtually defined high-octane blues-rock, coining a signature tone that thousands have sought to emulate. Across three decades of playing, his weapon of choice remained the mighty Les Paul, one of which was the legendary '59 Burst originally owned by Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.

Features:

- Mahogany body with figured grade-AA maple top
- Mahogany neck with rounded '50s profile
- Granadillo fingerboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays
- BurstBucker Pro pickups in the neck and bridge positions
- Orange Drop tone capacitors
- TonePros Kluson green-key tuners with 16:1 ratio
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- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AA maple
- Neck: Mahogany 50's
- Fingerboard: Granadillo
- Electronics: Burstbucker pickups w/ Orange drops
- Hardware: Vintage style keys and chrome Tune-o-matic
- Other: Gary Moore signature truss rod cover
- Case: Vintage brown hardshell

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted February 5, 2014 by mark m in waynesboro, GA

"A very good quality les paul"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is not my first Les paul but it is the first Les paul I have received that doesn't need any setup done on it. My last 4 les pauls ( 2012 standard, custom classic, 2013 traditional and the epi joe bonamassa) all had work done on them at my local shop. Setup,bone nut and I was truly happy when Gibson went to graphite nuts with the 2014 models. I expected to have to take this one to the shop also but just like the 2011 60's tribute I sold last year (great guitar BTW) nothing needs improving in the setup and nut dept. Unboxed it, tuned it up and it stays in tune. No binding of the G string or any string in the nut. Also has a LOCKING tonepros bridge and tailpiece. Major plus. Now look at the flame top. If you want a flame top like this on a les paul your going to pay a hell of alot more for it. Back when the Gary moore signature model was being designed it was Gary's desire to put a affordable players guitar in the fans hands. Try to get a tribute model like rory gallaghers for 2100.00. Check out any of the tribute or signature models and they all cost a couple thousand more. Don't let the fingerboard turn you off either. Great feel and plenty of sustain and tone. I went over this baby and not one flaw. I have been a fan of Gary's for years and if you look at the concert footage especially garys tribute concert to phyll lynott you'll see this is exactly like his. Maybe a pickup change but that was his preference. What you have here is a standard(not a studio with a pretty cap) read more without binding but thats just the way Gary wanted it. Its a looker and a awesome player too. Btw the neck has a nicer feel then my traditional. A gigging musicians guitar for sure.

Musical Background:
Playing since 74. violin,guitar. semi pro these days

Musical Style:
rock, blues rock, country, rockabilly
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