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Les Paul CM 2015
A RAW ROCK MONSTER
$699
Featuring theGibsonTuning 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.
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:
Wood Grade C C Wood 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.
Wood Grade B B Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade B+ B+ Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade BB BB Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade A A Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade A+ A+ Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade AA AA Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade AAA AAA Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade AAA+ AAA+ Wood Grade 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.
Wood Grade AAAA AAAA Wood Grade 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 Flat 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 Slight 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 Classic 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
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:
Light Variations Light Variations 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
Medium Slight Variations Medium Slight 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
Dark Uniform Dark Uniform 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: