Gibson`s USA catalog for 2017 will feature 33 models divided into three ranges - vintage-styled Traditional, modern High Performance and budget S Series.
Gibson USA`s 2017 catalog will feature now standard division between Traditional and High Performance ranges, with the addition of a brand new S Series. The S line offers five super affordable models which range from $399 to $899. These are stripped-down, beginner-oriented axes, loaded with non-expensive features and capped with Gibson USA logo on headstock. Models included into the initial lineup are M2, Firebird Zero, SG Fusion, Les Paul Custom Special and Les Paul Custom Studio. Traditional series brings out 16 models, 14 guitars and 2 basses. Hand-selected tonewoods, traditional color options, Grover tuners, tektoid/nylon nuts, aluminum tune-o-matic bridges, historically accurate pickups, rolled fingerboard binding, 1.695” nuts, historic plastics & knobs, historic Switchcraft switches and multi-contact gold-plated output jacks are among the main appointments of Traditional models. The models featured in the lineup include: Les Paul Faded 2017 T, Les Paul Tribute 2017 T, Les Paul Studio 2017 T, Les Paul Classic 2017 T, Les Paul Traditional 2017 T, Les Paul Standard 2017 T, SG Faded 2017 T, SG Special 2017 T, SG Standard 2017 T, EB Bass 4-String 2017 T, EB Bass 5-String 2017 T, Firebird Studio 2017 T, Firebird Standard 2017 T, Explorer 2017 T and Flying V 2017 T. High Performance models are geared towards players who want a contemporary Gibson. Main appointments include: G-Force tuners, locking zero fret nut, locking aluminum tune-o-matic bridge, modern wiring, frets over binding, low profile 0.45 frets, 1.745” nut width, hand-selected and bookmatched maple tops, chrome-plated hardware, mother of pearl inlays and aviation-grade toggle switch with multi-contact, gold-plated output jack. HP models for 2017 are: Les Paul Faded HP, Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP, Les Paul Studio 2017 HP, Les Paul Classic 2017 HP, Les Paul Traditional 2017 HP, Les Paul Standard 2017 HP, SG Faded 2017 HP, SG Special 2017 HP, SG Standard 2017 HP, Firebird Studio 2017 HP, Firebird Standard 2017 HP, Explorer 2017 HP and Flying V 2017 HP.
Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017 T is the opening model of the Traditional range, coming in at $799 ($100 less than the top S Series model). This budget-friendly LP brings a weight-relieved mahogany body, plain maple top, 490R/T pickups and slim taper maple neck. Faded Brown and Faded Cherry are available options. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Faded 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2017 T costs just $100 more than Faded model and brings a largely unchanged set of features. Gold Top and Faded Honey Burst, both against natural back, form the color palette. 490R/T pickups, vintage tuners, weight-relieved body and slim taper mahogany neck form this affordable LP. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Tribute 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Studio 2017 T opens up the middle tier of Traditional lineup ($1,499). It is a modern/classic LP guitar with ultra-modern weight relief, plain maple top, slim taper mahogany neck, 498T/490R pickups combo (with coil-split function), Grover Kidney tuning machines and limited color palette (only three options). For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Studio 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017 T is an intermediate LP Traditional range option ($1,999). It is a vintage/modern guitar, outfitted with some of the most popular traditional Les Paul features. Important features include 9-hole weight relief, plain maple top, orange drop capacitors, zebra-coiled `57 Classic pickups, 1.695” nylon nut, etc. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Classic 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2017 T comes in as the second most expensive Les Paul option in 2017 Traditional range ($2,299), with only the new Standard topping it. New Traditional features non-relieved body, AA flame maple top, Burstbucker pickups (no coil-split), vintage tuners and many other vintage appointments. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Traditional 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2017 T is the most expensive LP In the Traditional range ($2,799). It somewhat blurs the lines between the High Performance and Traditional ranges, featuring some advanced hardware and electronics options. AAA flame maple top, ultra-modern weight relief, Burstbucker Pro pickups and Grover tuners are among the most prominent features. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Standard 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Faded 2017 T is, along with the Les Paul Faded 2017 T, the most affordable model in 2017 Traditional lineup (both cost $799). This affordable SG features a beveled mahogany body, set maple neck, rosewood fingerboard (with 1.695” tektoid nut) and 490R/T pickups. Worn Cherry and Worn Brown are available options. For more info and a full specs list check SG Faded 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Special 2017 T is the second of three SG models in this year`s Traditional series ($899). The main difference in comparison to the rest of the SG line is that Special has 24 instead of 22 frets. Other than that, it sports a solid mahogany body, glued-in mahogany neck, 490R/T pickups and vintage tuners. For more info and a full specs list check SG Special 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Standard 2017 T tops the three-piece SG line in Traditional range ($1,299). Locking Grover tuners replace the vintage Keystone set, 57 Classics are there instead of 490s and hardshell Gibson case replaces the padded gigbag. Standard also features the standard tonewoods and regular T series appointments. For more info and a full specs list check SG Standard 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson EB 4-String 2017 T is the only four-stringed electric bass featured in the entire Gibson USA catalog for this year. It costs $999 and brings modern, redesigned EB body, Babicz bridge, full 34” scale, 24-fret fingerboard and big humbucking pickups. Natural Satin and Satin Vintage Sunburst are the only available colors. For more info and a full specs list check EB 4-String 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson EB 5-String 2017 T is a full-sized five-stringer, the only one in 2017 USA catalog. It costs $1,099 and brings a smart mix of vintage and modern features. full 34” scale, big humbucking pickups, 24-fret fingerboard, Babicz bridge and Grover tuners are among the most prominent features. For more info and a full specs list check EB 5-String 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T starts at $1,249 and brings a pretty regular selection of USA Traditional features and specs. Some of the most prominent appointments include a solid mahogany body with set-in mahogany neck (instead of neck-through—body construction), full-sized 496 humbuckers (instead of minibuckers) and Grover tuners. For more info and a full specs list check Firebird Studio 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Firebird 2017 T is a thoroughbred Firebird, sporting all the classic features, such as neck-through-body construction, minibucker pickups and iconic design. Other major features include a 9-piece (mahogany/walnut) neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, gearless Steinberger tuning machines and classic controls. Vintage Sunburst and Pelham Blue options form the color palette. For more info and a full specs list check Firebird 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Explorer 2017 T is the more affordable of two Explorer options featured in this year`s Gibson USA catalog. Along with a price tag of $1,399, this modern/classic Explorer brings a slab mahogany body, set mahogany neck, 496R/T pickups (w/classic controls) and Grover tuners. It`s available in Ebony and Heritage Cherry. For more info and a full specs list check Explorer 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Flying V 2017 T completes the Traditional series lineup. It is a “Standard” level guitar, sporting many of the same specs as SG Standard, Firebird and Explorer. Uniquely V features include granadillo fingerboard, Dirty Fingers pickups and classic pickguard. Ebony and Alpine White variants are available. For more info and a full specs list check Flying V 2017 T detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017 HP opens up the modern High Performance range. It is the most affordable HP model ($1,199). Some of the prominent features include 61R//T pickups, redesigned chrome hardware, robotic tuners, zero fret nut and contoured (fast access) neck heel. Faded Brown and Faded Cherry options are available. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Faded 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP is there for all the players who want a High Performance Gibson USA axe, but don`t want to sell a kidney. Tribute costs agreeable $1,299 and brings weight-relieved body, plain top, robotic tuners, `57 humbuckers, zero fret nut, contoured neck heel, among other cool features. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Tribute 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Studio 2017 HP is the most expensive and most advanced Studio class LP that`s ever been built. It sports a modern weight-relieved body, 490/498 pickups combo (w/four push-pull knobs and DIP switch), robotic tuners and many other HP appointments. Ebony, Wine Red and Black Cherry Burst are the only available options. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Studio 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017 HP costs $2,399 and is one of the more expensive LP options in this year`s USA catalog. Like its Traditional range sibling of the same name, it does feature some time-honored LP features, though modern HP appointments outweigh them by a large margin. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Classic 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2017 HP is the most high tech “Traditional” guitar out there. It costs $2,699 and combines completely solid mahogany body (an actual Traditional feature) with a host of modern HP appointments, such as robotic tuners, zero fret nut, fast access heel, four push/pull control knobs (w/DIP switch), among others. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Traditional 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2017 HP is the flagship of the Gibson USA fleet this year. With a price set at $3,199 it borders on the Custom range. Exclusive AAAA flame maple top, Burstbucker Pro pickups (w/four push-pull knobs and DIP switch), premium aluminum case and fast access heel are just some of the HP appointments featured on this exquisite LP. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Standard 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Faded 2017 HP sports a low price (for a High Performance Gibson), high tech appointments and classic SG design. Some of its main features include 61R/T pickups (w/classic controls), zero fret nut, robotic G-Force tuners, fast access heel contour, titanium saddles on the TOM bridge, etc. For more info and a full specs list check SG Faded 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Special 2017 HP combines the classic SG design features with modern High Performance hardware and electronics appointments. Classic all-mahogany chassis (w/24-fret rosewood fingerboard) is outfitted with 490R/498T pickups, zero fret nut (made of titanium), robotic G-Force tuners, fast access heel neck design, chrome-plated hardware and others. For more info and a full specs list check SG Special 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Standard 2017 HP brings a smart blend of classic SG looks and modern HP hardware and electronics. It costs 1,699 (the most expensive SG this year) and sports all-mahogany chassis, 57 Classic pickups (no push/pull switches), G Force tuners, titanium-made zero fret nut, and lots more. For more info and a full specs list check SG Standard 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 HP comes in with a regular HP construction, classic Firebird styling and HP hardware and electronics. The price is set at 41,649 and some of the prominent features include full-sized humbuckers w/classic controls, zero fret nut, G Force tuners and fast access neck heel. For more info and a full specs list check Firebird Studio 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Firebird 2017 HP starts at $1,899, bringing a smart combination of time-proven Firebird features and modern High Performance class appointments. Classic neck-through-body construction and classic minibucker pickup configuration are matched with G-Force tuners, zero fret nut and fast access heel. Vintage Sunburst and Pelham blue variants are available. For more info and a full specs list check Firebird 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Explorer 2017 HP is more expensive of only two Explorer options available in this year`s catalog ($1,799). Some of the main features include flat mahogany body, fast access heel neck, high-output pickups (496R/500T) with classic controls, titanium zero fret nut and G-Force tuners. Heritage Cherry and Ebony color variants are available. For more info and a full specs list check Explorer 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Flying V 2017 HP combines the classic V design and modern HP hardware and electronics features. Some of the prominent appointments include G-Force tuners, Dirty Fingers pickups and titanium zero fret nut. Soloist neck (increased nut width) and fast access heel are also there for unparalleled playability. For more info and a full specs list check Flying V 2017 HP detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson M2 is the most affordable Gibson USA model ever built. Gibson has managed to pack a real LP into a $399 price tag. Solid poplar body, set-in maple neck, Gibson Pro Bucker pickups and even a gigbag have made it onto the features list. Color palette contains six solid options. For more info and a full specs list check M2 detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Firebird Zero comes in at $499 and brings a set of surprisingly advanced features. Gibson`s DS-C Made in USA pickups, set-neck construction and one-piece fingerboard give this upside-down Firebird serious tone and playability. Gibson offers ten color options, all solid and finished in light gloss true nitro finish. For more info and a full specs list check Firebird Zero detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson SG Fusion is the most affordable SG in USA range, coming in at $599 mark. It combines the classic twin-horn design with S series standard features. All-mahogany chassis (w/set neck construction) is combined with DS-C humbucking pickups, one-piece wraparound bridge, S series pickguard and tektoid nut. SG Fusion comes with a padded gigbag. For more info and a full specs list check SG Fusion detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Custom Special is one of three Les Paul models featured in the brand new S series. It costs $699 ($100 less than the Faded T) and comes in a multitude of solid, glossy color variants. Main features include Made in USA pickups, mini button tuners, mahogany body and fast access neck joint, among others. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Custom Special detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
Gibson Les Paul Custom Studio tops the S series lineup with a price tag of $899, which overlaps with the Faded and Tribute models featured in Traditional range. Also, it departs from the solid color/vintage pickguard aesthetics in favor of the Les Paul Faded type of vibe. Some of the main features include a swamp ash body, slim taper neck, DS-A5 humbuckers and mini button tuners. For more info and a full specs list check Les Paul Custom Studio detail page on our site or Gibson Guitars official web page.
