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Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Fire Burst
Honey Burst
Trans Amber
Desert Burst
Trans Black
Tea Burst
Blue Mist
Light Burst
Gold Top
Ebony
Les Paul Standard 2016 HP
AAAA Top and Performance
Vanguards of
Innovation
The Les Paul Standard 2016 HP is the utmost in luxury and performance in Gibson's 2016 lineup, with an unprecedented set of premium and high performance features.
Tuners
Smoother feel when tuning manually, quieter operation, better looks
Switch
Solid, positive feel with quiet operation
Bridge
Corrosion-resistant, extremely strong with a bright, clear tone
Case
High-performance, lightweight, strong protection
Neck
The best neck yet for soloing, with very slight added width but same string spacing
Inlays
Nothing looks as good as the real thing
Top
Incredibly figured top
Jack
Better connection that grips your cable more firmly
Heel
Easier access to highest frets with new heel design
Nut
Optimize action for your playing style with adjustable nut angle and string height
Tuners:
Next-Generation Gibson G FORCE™
Switch:
Sturdier, noiseless toggle switch
Bridge:
Titanium saddles
Case:
Luxury aluminum case
Neck:
Soloist neck width
Inlays:
Mother of pearl inlays
Top:
AAAA figured maple
Jack:
Gold plated multi contact jack
Heel:
Fast-access heel
Nut:
Titanium adjustable zero-fret nut
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
2
Grade:
C (Ebony, Gold Top, and Blue Mist), AAAA (all other finishes)
Binding:
Cream
Back
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
2
Density:
Low
Binding:
None
Weight
Weight Relief:
Modern
Average Weight (body only):
5lbs. 8.3oz
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Classic
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Les Paul
Profile:
slim taper, asymmetrical
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.875"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
635.03 g / 1.4 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP1-B
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
Gold "Les Paul Model"
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Sculpted access joint
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
5.0 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:
Zero Fret Nut
Material:
Titanium
Width:
1.745"
Slots:
B:
E: 1.4732 mm / 0.058 inches
A: 1.2192 mm / 0.048 inches
D: 0.9652 mm / 0.038 inches
G: 0.7112 mm / 0.028 inches
B: 0.4826 mm / 0.019 inches
e: 0.3556 mm / 0.014 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
Compound Radius
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board
Scale:
Equal tempered 24.75"
Binding:
Cream
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Trapezoid
Material:
Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:
Large: 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66" x 1.17 "
Small: 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24 " x 1.56 "
Average Weight:
117.93 g / 4.16 oz
Finishes
Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Color Code:
HS
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Fire Burst
Color Code:
FB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Fire Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Honey Burst
Color Code:
HB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Honey Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Trans Amber
Color Code:
TA
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Trans Amber
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Desert Burst
Color Code:
DB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Desert Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Trans Black
Color Code:
BL
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
BL, Trans Black
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Tea Burst
Color Code:
TS
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Tea Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Blue Mist
Color Code:
BM
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Blue Mist
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Light Burst
Color Code:
LB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Light Burst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Gold Top
Color Code:
GT
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Gold
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
EB-Ebony
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
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Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
Rythmn Pro
Lead Pro
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5000 / 5200
5300 / 5500
Material of Wire (gauge):
Enamel (42)
Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico 5
Alnico 5
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
9.525 cm x 12.7 mm / 2.375" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Chrome
Chrome
Qfactor:
5.4
5.35
ResistanceDC:
7640 Ohms
7980 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2863.30 Hz
2780.20 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
500K Push/Pull Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
.022uF
Switchable Functions
Neck Pickup:
Tap or Split
Bridge Pickup:
Tap or Split
Neck Volume:
High Pass Filter Out or In Circuit
Bridge Volume:
High Pass Filter Out or In Circuit
Transient Suppression:
Out or In Circuit
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
G FORCE™
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
31.1845 gm / 1.1oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
40:1
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
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"
Bridge
Style:
Tune-o-matic w /Titanium saddles
Material:
Zamak base
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14384
Weight:
72.5748 g / 2.56 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.4732mm / 0.058"
A:
1.2192mm / 0.048"
D:
0.9652mm / 0.038"
G:
0.7112mm / 0.028"
B:
0.4826mm / 0.019''
e:
0.3556mm / 0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10173
Weight:
82.21 g / 2.9 oz
Output Jack
Style:
HP 1/4" mono gold plated positive contact
Jack Plate
Style:
Les Paul Square
Material:
Chrome
Part Number:
430-19467
Weight:
6.0 g / 0.21 oz.
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 430-19160E
Weight:
4.0 g / 0.14 oz.
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Removable Cream
Part Number:
430-12509
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
black/white bell hot stamp white "Standard "
Part Number:
430-19398
Knobs
Style:
Supreme grip speed knobs
Part Number:
430-31001
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
Stainleess steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge protection
Part Number:
380-12209
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
Stainleess steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge protection
Part Number:
380-12211
Switch Washer
Style:
Cream with hot stamp gold
Part Number:
430-19293
Trim Rings
Style:
Cream humbucker Low/High
Part Number:
430-13894 / 430-13893
Accessories
Case
Style:
HP Hard shell
Color:
Aluminum
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Truss rod wrench
2.5mm adjustment wrench, Polishing cloth
Manual:
Yes
COA/Other:
None
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