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2014 Les Paul Lineup

Here`s a review of the Gibson USA models for 2014.

2014 Les Paul Lineup

With thirteen new models in the LEs Paul category, Gibson`s USA department celebrates the 120th anniversary of the Gibson Guitars.

2014 is a very important year in the Gibson Guitars calendar, as it marks the 120 years since the company was founded. In order to properly mark this fantastic achievement, Gibson has decided to completely overhaul the 2013 lineup and offer some of the best guitars with Gibson`s badge ever made. Only Les Paul department has received thirteen updates. Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker is the new entry model, while the Les Paul J and Les Paul M form the basic tier along with it. Les Paul Studio, Les Paul Futura and Les Paul Studio Pro are found in the lower intermediate section of the line. Les Paul Classic, Les Paul Signature, Les Paul Traditional and Les Paul Peace are vintage-styled options for players who prefer the 1950s and 1960s Les Paul style. On the top, there are three Les Paul Standard variants. Les Paul Standard is the basic model of the Standard tier, Les Paul Standard Plus is the intermediate option, while the Les Paul Standard Premium is the admiral of the 2014 Les Paul fleet.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Melody Maker is the new basic model of the Les Paul range for 2014. It rocks a solid and single-cut mahogany body and a set in maple neck. Lone wrap around bar bridge is found on the top. Two P-90 pickups, classic tuners and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard complete the list of core specs. For more info, check Les Paul Melody Maker detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul J is one of three entry level Gibson USA Les Paul models. It comes with a solid and single-cut body made of mahogany an a rounded neck made of maple. Two-piece tune-o-matic bridge, open-coil 1961 pickups with zebra coil design, vintage tuners and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard complete the LPJ. For more info, check Les Paul J detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul M is the third entry level Les Paul model for 2014. It comes with a solid mahogany body with plain maple top. Basic specs list also includes a set in maple neck, 1961 humbuckers, two-piece bridge unit, vintage-styled tuners and a 22-fret fingerboard made of rosewood. For more info, check Les Paul M detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson Les Paul M

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Studio marks the entrance into the intermediate section of the Les Paul lineup for 2014. Solid mahogany/maple body with weight relief, set in maple neck, pair of active 490 humbuckers, two-piece bridge unit and the standard 22-fret rosewood fingerboard comprise the core specs list. For more info, check Les Paul Studio detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Futura is located in between two Studio models and is one of the LPs made for youngsters out there who want a classic, but with modern tone and attitude. Solid mahogany/maple body, maple neck, Hum/P-90 pickups combo, Min-E-Tune tuners and a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard are featured on this slick six-shooter. For more info, check Les Paul Futura detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Studio Pro is the revved up version of the legendary Studio. It comes wit a weight relieved mahogany body with a carved maple top. Burstbucker pickups deliver awesome tone and bucket loads of sustain. This is the most affordable Gibson USA Les Paul guitar for 2014 with a neck made of mahogany. For more info, check Les Paul Studio Pro detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Classic is one of the models made for the fans of old and vintage Les Pauls. It comes with a solid mahogany body with classic weight relief system and a carved maple top. ‘60s mahogany neck is topped with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and the pickups department is fit with a set of `57 Classic humbuckers. For more info, check Les Paul Classic detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson Les Paul CLassic

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Signature belongs among the intermediate models in this year`s Les Paul lineup. Located between the Traditional and Classic models, Signature rocks the solid mahogany body with weight relief and flamed maple cap on top. `57 Classic humbuckers, set in mahogany neck and a 22-frt rosewood fingerboard complete the list of essential specs. For more info, check Les Paul Signature detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Traditional is one of several vintage-styled models in this year`s lineup of the Les Paul range. It rocks the mahogany body with the traditional weight relief system and flamed maple cap on the top. 1959 Tribute humbuckers provide the beast side to this beauty. For more info, check Les Paul Traditional detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Peace is a tribute to the 1960s Les Pauls, but with a 21st century twist to the story. It features a solid mahogany body with flamed maple top and a 60`s contoured  mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. 61 humbuckers are featured on this model. The modern twist comes in the shape of the Min-E-Tune robotic tuners. For more info, check Les Paul Peace detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson Les Paul Classic

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Standard is the first of three Standards introduced for 2014. It rocks the finest mahogany body with modern weight relief system and AAA flamed maple top. Burstbucker pickups with unbelievably versatile controls unit breathe a new life into the new Standard incarnation. Min-E-Tune tuners and 22-freet rosewood fingerboard are also featured. For more info, check Les Paul Standard detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Standard Plus is virtually the same as the basic Les Paul Standard model. There are, however, couple of differences. First, the top is made of AAAA flamed maple, instead of the AAA grade maple and the second is the choice of tuners. Instead of the robotic Min-E-Tune system, Les Paul Standard Plus comes with the standard mechanic tuners. For more info, check Les Paul Standard Plus detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson 2014 Les Paul Standard Premium is the top model of the Les Paul lineup for 2014. It is based on the regular LP Standard, but features some extra features. Instead of the robotic tuners, it comes with the regular ones and has a top grade quilt maple top, instead of the AAA flamed maple top found on the basic Standard model. For more info, check Les Paul Standard Premium detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.

Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium