The New Gibson Les Paul Standard
Introducing the 2008 Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA — an elegant revision of a true classic, with several upgrades and new features that make this new model the best Gibson Les Paul Standard ever produced.
Based on research from consumer feedback and a drive to uphold and enhance the legacy of the Les Paul, Gibson USA’s 2008 Les Paul Standard sets a musical instrument benchmark for excellence and achievement, beginning with a new asymmetrical neck profile that makes it one of the most comfortable and playable necks ever offered on any guitar. The neck also features an enlarged neck tenon for maximum wood contact between the neck and body.
Locking Grover tuners are also a first for the Les Paul, giving the 2008 Standard an improved gear ratio of 18:1 and making string changes a snap. All newly designed controls, including custom-made, gold-plated potentiometers made by Bourns, one of the industry’s leading makers of guitar electronics, give the 2008 Standard a new level of sonic clarity and intensity.
The PLEK System
The Gibson 2008 Les Paul Standard is also one of the first Gibson USA models to utilise the revolutionary PLEK system that was previously reserved for much more expensive Gibson Custom Shop guitars.
The PLEK System is a computer-controlled robotic device that carefully measures and dresses each fret (machining them to an accuracy of a hundredth of a millimeter), accurately measuring the height between the fingerboard and each string, virtually eliminating string buzz and providing unbeatable playability.
Other new features include TonePros’ locking Nashville Tune-o-matic and stopbar tailpiece in chrome finish and strap lock buttons.
Pre-order your 2008 Les Paul Standard online today, or via telephone mail-order from Digital Village.