Gibson and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul™ Standard. It represents influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard features a AAA flamed maple top, a solid mahogany body, and Slash’s personal touches including a 50s neck profile, Gibson Custom BurstBucker™ Alnico 2 pickups, color-coordinated hardware appointments, hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop® capacitors, and a vintage-style brown hardshell case. Exclusive to the Slash Collection are Slash’s “Skully” signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover, a blank truss rod cover in the case, Slash-approved Ernie Ball® strings, and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex® picks. The Slash Les Paul Standard is available in November Burst and Appetite Burst.
Body & Neck
The guitar is made with the winning formula that the Les Paul is known for. The single Mahogany back with AAA Figured Maple top is the classic combo, playing a huge part in Slash’s legendary Appetite For Destruction sound.
A chunkier, more rounded ’50s Vintage C profile gives the neck a hefty feel, with a Mahogany and Rosewood construction that adds to that sought-after warmth and sustain. Cream binding is used throughout, with acrylic tap inlays polishing off that old-school ‘50s Les Paul aesthetic.
Electronics & Hardware
It wouldn’t be a Slash Collection Les Paul without a set of SlashBucker pickups. These dual uncovered pickups squeeze every last drop of sustain out of the Mahogany/Maple/Rosewood combo, with a healthy layer of sizzle that responds beautifully to the right amount of gain.
The colour co-ordinated hardware has been designed to match each finish, with a subtle Nickel finish. Vintage Keystone tuners and the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge keep your tuning in check while looking the part. Final appointments include Slash’s signature on the back of the headstock and truss road cover, as well as an optional cream scratchplate in the case. A guaranteed winner.
Specifications
Body
Shape: Les Paul
Material: Mahogany
Top: AAA Flamed Maple
Binding: Cream
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Gloss
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Profile: 50s Vintage
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graphtec
Inlays: Acrylic Traps
Hardware
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Vintage Keystone
Pickguard: Cream (Not Installed)
Truss Rod Cover: Slash Signature
Control Knobs: Gold Reflectors with Pointers (NV) & Gold Top Hats with Pointers (NV)
Plastic Parts: Cream with Vintage Toggle Cap
Strap Buttons: Grover/Schaller Strap Locks
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Zebra) (AA) & Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Dbl Black) (NV)
Bridge Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Reverse Zebra) (AA) & Custom Burstbucker Alnico II (Dbl Black) (NV)
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Miscellaneous
Strings: Ernie Ball: .010 -.046
Hard-Shell Case
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit, Slash Pick Set, Extra Blank TRC