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Browse the 2015 Model Year
Les Paul CM 2015
A Raw Rock Monster
$699
Midtown Standard
Sustain and Tone
$1,299
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Classic simplicity with power
$899
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Second P-90 and improved neck joint
$1,099
LPM 2015
Most affordable carved top LP
$1,149
Les Paul Studio 2015
Bold aesthetics with coil tap
$1,229
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
Slim back with scarf comfort
$2,099
Les Paul Classic 2015
Most affordable full sized LP
$2,279
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
New design mini humbuckers
$2,379-2,529
Les Paul Traditional 2015
No weight relief
$2,879
Les Paul Standard 2015
Compound radius fingerboard
$3,759
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
Abalone and quilt
$4,999
Les Paul Supreme 2015
The Best of Everything
$6,599
SG Special 2015
24 fret neck
$1,079
SG Standard 2015
Compound radius fingerboard
$1,879
Derek Trucks SG 2015
Artist specifications
$2,399
SG Standard Bass 2015
Short scale neck
$1,679
Thunderbird Bass 2015
Full contact bridge/Updated electronics
$2,599
Firebird V 2015
Neck through design
$2,099
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Les Paul CM 2015
A RAW ROCK MONSTER
$699
Featuring the
Gibson
Tuning System
From no-nonsense rockers to punk purists, this single-pickup killer hints at Junior styling with full Les Paul pedigree—including a ’61 Zebra humbucker, carved maple top, “lightning bar” bridge, and outstanding playability.
61 Zebra humbucker
Classic black-and-white look with strategically mismatched coils for PAF tone
Standard-width neck, with sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard
Unparalleled playability and feel
Gibson G FORCE™ Tuning System
Fast, accurate, and stores up to 36 custom tunings
TekToid™ graphite nut
Precise intonation with less friction
Satin nickel "Lightning Bar" wrapover bridge
The sustain of a wraptail, but with compensated intonation bar
Extra-thick rosewood fingerboard
Extra mass means extra sustain
Dot Inlays
Simple elegance for a stripped-down rocker
Next-generation Plek setup
Silky-smooth action and bending with lower frets, improved intonation
Double-contact output jack
Holds cords more securely for the stage
Robust wiring
Provides long-term reliability and improved connector contact
Ribcage contour
Enhances playing comfort
Gibson gigbag
Easy load in, easy load out
New and Improved in 2015
61 Zebra humbucker:
Classic black-and-white look with strategically mismatched coils for PAF tone
Standard-width neck, with sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard:
Unparalleled playability and feel
Gibson G FORCE™ Tuning System:
Fast, accurate, and stores up to 36 custom tunings
TekToid™ graphite nut:
Precise intonation with less friction
Satin nickel "Lightning Bar" wrapover bridge:
The sustain of a wraptail, but with compensated intonation bar
Extra-thick rosewood fingerboard:
Extra mass means extra sustain
Dot Inlays:
Simple elegance for a stripped-down rocker
Next-generation Plek setup:
Silky-smooth action and bending with lower frets, improved intonation
Double-contact output jack:
Holds cords more securely for the stage
Robust wiring:
Provides long-term reliability and improved connector contact
Ribcage contour:
Enhances playing comfort
Gibson gigbag:
Easy load in, easy load out
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
2
Grade:
C
Binding:
None
Back
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
Multi-matched
Density:
High
Binding:
None
Weight
Weight Relief:
None
Average Weight (body only):
2.222kg / 4.9lb
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Slight Carve
Wood Selection Scale
Top Grade:
C
C maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
LPM 2015
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
B
B maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Studio 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
B+
B+ maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
BB
BB maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Classic 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
A
A maple top
Models featuring
Midtown Standard
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
A+
A+ maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Traditional 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
AA
AA maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
AAA
AAA maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
AAA+
AAA+ maple top
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
AAAA
AAAA maple top
Models featuring
Les Paul Supreme 2015
Maple tops are graded based on the patterns within the maple's grain. To match maple tops to each guitar Gibson USA uses the criteria of consistency of the figure, quality of the match, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave. Tops range from the traditional C top, to the figuring of A, AA, AAA tops, to the extremely rare AAAA Top.
Body Grade:
Density:
Grain:
High Density/High Grain Variations
specifies the densest wood for a bright tone with prominent grain variations.
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry
LPM 2015
High
Variations
Medium Density/Medium Grain Variations
specifies moderately dense wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with medium grain variations.
Models featuring
Les Paul Studio 2015
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
Les Paul Classic 2015
SG Special 2015
Medium
Medium
Low Density/Slight Grain Variations
specifies light wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with slight grain variations.
Models featuring
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
Les Paul Traditional 2015
Midtown Standard
Low
Slight
Ultra-Low Density/Clear
specifies the lightest wood for comfort, and offers a naturally uniform grain pattern.
Models featuring
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
SG Standard 2015
SG Standard 2015 Fireburst
Derek Trucks SG 2015
SG Standard Bass 2015
Thunderbird Bass 2015
Firebird V 2015
Ultra Low
Clear
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
the minimalist, straight forward body style translated into a more affordable guitar design
Models featuring
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry
SG Special 2015
SG Standard 2015 Fireburst
SG Standard 2015
Derek Trucks SG 2015
SG Standard Bass 2015
Thunderbird Bass 2015
Firebird V 2015
Midtown Standard
Flat
Slight Carve
adds a subtle curve that accents the guitar's shape.
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
LPM 2015
Les Paul Studio 2015
Slight
Classic Carve
provides moderate carving that emphasizes the guitar's shape and grain.
Models featuring
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
Les Paul Classic 2015
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
Les Paul Supreme 2015
Classic
Enhanced Carve
delivers the maximum amount of carving, highlighting the grain patterns and increasing the visual impact.
Models featuring
Les Paul Traditional 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
Enhanced
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Les Paul
Profile:
Rounded
Thickness at Fret 1:
20.78 mm / .818"
Thickness at Fret 12:
24.46 mm / .963"
Other Materials:
Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight:
635.03 gm / 1.4 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP1-B
Inlay:
Silk Screen
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Gold ink "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
Gold "Les Paul Model"
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
5 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:
Nut
Material:
Tektoid
Width:
1.695"
Slots:
E: 0.046
A: 0.036
D: 0.028
G: 0.016
B: 0.011
e: 0.009
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Light
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.3053cm / 1.695" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
None
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Acrylic
Dimensions:
0.63246cm / 0.249"
Average Weight:
110.56g / 3.90 oz
Wood Selection Scale
Fingerboard:
Shade:
Grain:
Fingerboard — Light
Light shade rosewood with some grain variations.
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry
LPM 2015
Les Paul Studio 2015
SG Special 2015
Light
Variations
Fingerboard — Medium
Medium shade rosewood with slight grain variations
Models featuring
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
Les Paul Classic 2015
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
SG Standard Bass 2015
Midtown Standard
Medium
Slight Variations
Fingerboard — Dark
Dark rosewood with a uniform grain pattern.
Models featuring
Les Paul Traditional 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
SG Standard 2015 Fireburst
SG Standard 2015
Derek Trucks SG 2015
Thunderbird Bass 2015
Firebird V 2015
Dark
Uniform
Neck Profile
Slim Taper
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 1st Fret
SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing
Models featuring
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry
Les Paul Studio 2015
Les Paul Classic 2015
SG Special 2015
SG Standard 2015 Fireburst
SG Standard 2015
Derek Trucks SG 2015
Firebird V 2015
Midtown Standard
1st Fret
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 12th Fret
SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing.
Models featuring
Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015
Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry
Les Paul Studio 2015
Les Paul Classic 2015
SG Special 2015
SG Standard 2015 Fireburst
SG Standard 2015
Derek Trucks SG 2015
Firebird V 2015
Midtown Standard
12th Fret
Slim Taper Asym
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 1st Fret
SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back
Models featuring
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
1st Fret
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 12th Fret
SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back.
Models featuring
Les Paul Standard 2015
Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy
Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015
12th Fret
Rounded
Neck Profile — Rounded 1st Fret
Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel.
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
LPM 2015
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
SG Standard Bass 2015
Thunderbird Bass 2015
1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded 12th Fret
Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel.
Models featuring
Les Paul CM 2015
LPM 2015
Les Paul Less Plus 2015
SG Standard Bass 2015
Thunderbird Bass 2015
12th Fret
Rounded Asym
Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 1st Fret
Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back.
Models featuring
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
Les Paul Supreme 2015
1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 12th Fret
Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back.
Models featuring
Les Paul Deluxe 2015
Les Paul Supreme 2015
12th Fret
Rounded XL
Neck Profile — Rounded XL 1st Fret
Rounded XL thickens the rounded design to provide maximum sustain, while also recalling the shape of the earliest Les Pauls.
Models featuring
Les Paul Traditional 2015
1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded XL 12th Fret
Rounded XL thickens the rounded design to provide maximum sustain, while also recalling the shape of the earliest Les Pauls.
Models featuring
Les Paul Traditional 2015
12th Fret
Finishes
Satin Ebony
Color Code:
SE
Surface Texture:
20 Sheen Satin
Filler:
None
Sealer:
Top:
Satin Ebony Stain
Top Coat:
20 Sheen Satin
Scraped:
Fingerboard nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
61 Zebra
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5261/5000
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS black and cream
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico V
Magnet Position from Nut:
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Nickel plated
Qfactor:
5.39
ResistanceDC:
7.74k ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2806 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Classic humbucker with slightly "unmatched" bobbin windings for vintage 60's era humbucker tone with enhanced highs.
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
Lead Tone
Type:
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
G FORCE
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
31.1845 gm / 1.1oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
40:01:00
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Nickel
Part numbers:
430-14301B / 430-14301T
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4064mm / 0.016"
B:
0.2794mm / 0.011"
e:
0.2286mm / 0.009"
Tailpiece
Style:
Lightning Bar
Compensated:
Yes
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Satin Nickel
Part number:
430-10415SN
Weight:
85.04 g / 3.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono with dual tip contact
Jack Plate
Style:
Rectangle Les Paul
Material:
ABS Black
Part Number:
430-12875
Weight:
6.0 gm / 0.07 oz
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 430-19160E
Weight:
4.0 gm / 0.14 oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
None
Part Number:
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
black bell hot stamped white "CM"
Part Number:
430-12525
Knobs
Style:
Black top hats
Part Number:
430-19669
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
Stainless steel polycarbonate for electrostatic discharge protection
Part Number:
380-12209
Trim Rings
Style:
Humbucker in black
Part Number:
440-13851
Accessories
Case
Style:
Gig-bag
Color:
Black w/Gibson logo
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Truss rod adjustment wrench
Manual:
Gibson USA Owner's Manual
COA/Other:
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