Gibson 120th Anniversary Les Paul Standard
Gibson 120th Anniversary Les Paul Standard
The 120th Anniversary series stands out to me for a number of reasons, including the non-nib fretboards, Tone Pros hardware, locking tuners, and the varied output options from the push/pull knobs. The top on this one is a standout, it really should have been in the “Hand Selected” run! The figuring is so vivid and three dimensional, and the burst is done beautifully.
Specs / Measurements
2014
120th Anniversary Limited edition
120th Anniversary inlay at twelfth fret
Full width frets (no nibs)
Push / Pull pots: Neck, bridge volume pots engage “tuned coil tap”. Neck tone knob activates out-of-phase neck pickup. Bridge tone knob activates Pure Bypass on bridge pickup
Tone Pros Hardware
Weight approximately ~9.33lbs
Locking tuners
Original Gibson branded hard case, with original tags / paperwork
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent; There is some light scratching in the top by the tail piece, and also the headstock face. Otherwise there may be isolated minor wear if looked for. But overall quite clean. Set up very nicely currently, with string at about 4/64”-3/64” from bass to treble, and light relief.
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In a world full of Les Pauls, this one has a lot going on: full width frets, locking tuners, Tone Pros hardware, and additional electronics options conveniently built into the existing knobs. And the top on this one, really nice. The mahogany back, too, has been selected carefully, is made from a single piece. It remains in nice shape, but it’s also a great player with a nice open sound both unplugged and amplified. A stand-out example.
$4000
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