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Description
The Gibson "Leatherface" Les Paul is a powerful blend of tradition and innovation, designed for musicians who demand more from their instruments. This solid body electric guitar is crafted with a mahogany body and carved maple top, a classic combination that delivers rich, resonant tones. Its vintage appeal is complemented by modern enhancements, making it a versatile choice for both the studio and the stage.
Equipped with Gibson's Burstbucker pickups, the "Leatherface" Les Paul offers a dynamic range of tones, from creamy blues to searing rock leads. The Burstbuckers are wired to a traditional control layout, providing intuitive volume and tone adjustments for each pickup. A slim taper neck profile ensures comfort and speed, while Grover tuners offer precise tuning stability, making it a reliable workhorse for any guitarist.
Whether you're shredding solos or laying down rhythm, the "Leatherface" Les Paul is engineered for performance. Its craftsmanship is evident in the smooth fretboard and attention to detail, ensuring a playing experience that inspires.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body with carved maple top
- Gibson Burstbucker pickups for versatile sound
- Slim taper neck profile for enhanced playability
- Grover tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Traditional control layout with separate volume and tone controls for each pickup
- Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
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"Ashba's Leatherface Les Paul has 3-D molded designs and real sinew stitching built off of a goldtop Gibson Les Paul Classic. In addition to Ashba's pickup selector/kill switch mod, this guitar has a tone control removed to accommodate the skull artwork." Guns N' Roses 2011 Touring Gear Gallery
You can find a slideshow where DJ Ashba shows how the body was decorated here.
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