The Classic 2017 Gibson Les Paul T Lefthand is the absolute all-rounder in the current program of the American traditional manufacturer and convinces with the typical Les Paul feeling and sound. The proven mahogany construction with a glued neck provides the typical singing sound component, while two 57s Classic Humbucker with their warm Vintage sound put a lot of pressure on the amplifier. A classic combination of Tune -O-Matic bridge and Aluminium Stopbar precise Grover Locking mechanics round off the Gibson Les Paul Classic T's harmonious features.
The Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017 T Lefthand is manufactured according to plans already established in 1952 and has a mahogany body with a solid maple top and a glued mahogany neck, which together provide the basis for the singing Les Paul sound. The body also features the traditional 9 Hole Weigh Relief for weight reduction for added comfort when playing electric guitar, while the " Slim Taper " profile of the neck makes it easy to play any chord or melody.
Perfectly matched to the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017 T Lefthand , it Hardware convinces with traditional Look and contemporary functionality. So the strings on the body are played by an Aluminium Tailpiece and led over an Tune -O-Matic bridge, which ensures a precise adjustment of intonation and string position. From there, the strings are led over the neck via the classic 24.75" scale (628 mm), where they first meet the traditional Nylon saddle and then the Grover Locking machine heads. These promise a precise and stable tuning, at the same time they simplify the string change considerably.
For the electric sound conversion the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017 T Lefthand is equipped with a Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker at the neck and a Gibson '57 Classic + Humbucker at the bridge. With a moderate output and classic Alnico magnets they deliver a warm, powerful Humbucker sound on the amp, which is perfect for bluesy licks with breaking Overdrive or rocky riffs with juicier Distortion . The classic circuit with 3-way switches and individual volume and tone controls can be used to call up a wide range of different timbres.