Les Paul CM 2015

Classic simplicity with power

$899

Second P-90 and improved neck joint

$1,099

Most affordable carved top LP

$1,149

Bold aesthetics with coil tap

$1,229

Slim back with scarf comfort

$2,099

Most affordable full sized LP

$2,279

New design mini humbuckers

$2,379-2,529

No weight relief

$2,879

Compound radius fingerboard

$3,759

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015

Abalone and quilt

$4,999

Les Paul Supreme 2015

The Best of Everything

Compound radius fingerboard

$1,879

Artist specifications

$2,399

Short scale neck

$1,679

Full contact bridge/Updated electronics

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Les Paul CM 2015

A RAW ROCK MONSTER

$699

Featuring theGibson

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 maple top Models featuring

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 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 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 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 maple top Models featuring

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 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

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

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 Premium Quilt 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 Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015

Firebird V 2015

Midtown Standard Flat

Slight Carve adds a subtle curve that accents the guitar's shape. Models featuring

Les Paul Studio 2015 Slight

Classic Carve provides moderate carving that emphasizes the guitar's shape and grain. Models featuring

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 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 Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015 Light Variations

Fingerboard — Medium Medium shade rosewood with slight grain variations Models featuring

Midtown Standard Medium Slight Variations

Fingerboard — Dark Dark rosewood with a uniform grain pattern. Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 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 Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 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 Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 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 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 Premium Quilt 2015 12th Fret

Rounded

Neck Profile — Rounded 1st Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring

Thunderbird Bass 2015 1st Fret

Neck Profile — Rounded 12th Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring

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 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