Nashville, TN (November 28, 2012) -- Gibson has announced a new line of Tribute Les Pauls and SGs encompassing the '50s, '60s, '70s, and the future. The releases are part of the company's 2013 "Year of Les Paul" celebration. According to Gibson, these models are aimed at, "capturing the essence of a great Les Paul guitar from one of four different eras. All embody the full magic of this legendary guitar design, but are stripped down for improved value and no-nonsense performance." Here are the details on each from Gibson's website:
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Les Paul '50s Tribute
The Les Paul ’50s Tribute nails the look, feel, and tone of the set-neck, single-cutaway solidbody that started it all—the original Les Paul Model of the early to mid 1950s. Like the first Les Paul guitars, the Les Paul ’50s Tribute carries a pair of screaming P-90 pickups, the fat Gibson single-coil that has been beloved for more than six decades, along with the comfortably rounded neck profile characteristic of that decade. A step up to Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set improves playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the Les Paul ’50s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The Les Paul ’50s Tribute looks great in your choice of Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red, Ebony Black, or Goldtop finish, all in Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.Features:
- Mahogany body with solid carved maple top
- Mahogany neck with comfortable, rounded '50s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Pair of powerful P-90 pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,599 ($1,749 for Gold Top)
Les Paul '60s Tribute
Like the final guitars in the original run of Les Paul Standards, the Les Paul ’60s Tribute carries a pair of PAF-style humbucking pickups, the most revered pickup ever created, along with the fast, comfortable slim neck profile characteristic of the start of that decade. Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set ensures smooth playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the Les Paul ’60s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The Les Paul ’60s Tribute looks great in your choice of Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red, Ebony Black, or Goldtop finish, all in Vintage Gloss nitro-cellulose lacquer.Features:
- Mahogany body with solid carved maple top
- Mahogany neck with a fast, slim '60s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- BurstBucker 1 and BurstBucker 2 humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,599 ($1,749 for Gold Top)
Les Paul '70s Tribute
Like many Les Pauls of the era of heavy rock, the Les Paul ’70s Tribute carries a pair of high-output humbucking pickups for unparalleled overdrive tones, along with the characteristic ‘70s neck profile with volute. Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set ensures smooth playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the Les Paul ’70s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “Robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The Les Paul ’70s Tribute looks great in your choice of Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red, Ebony Black, or Goldtop finish, all in Vintage Gloss nitro-cellulose lacquer.Features:
- Mahogany body with solid carved maple top
- Mahogany neck with medium '70s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Pair of high-output Dirty Fingers™ humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,599 ($1,749 for Gold Top)
Les Paul Future Tribute
Features:
Primed for optimum playability and versatility, the Les Paul Future Tribute carries a pair of “zebra-coil” ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups for a blend of vintage warmth and contemporary articulation, along with a superbly comfortable custom asymmetrical neck profile. Gibson’s acclaimed bridge and tailpiece team up with futuristic Steinberger™ gearless tuners to ensure smooth playability and precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the Les Paul Future Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “Robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The Les Paul Future Tribute looks great in your choice of Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red, Ebony Black, or Goldtop finish, all in Vintage Gloss nitro-cellulose lacquer.
- Mahogany body with solid carved maple top
- Mahogany neck with new Asymmetrical profile Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Zebra-coil '57 Classic humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Steinberger™ gearless tuners or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,599 ($1,749 for Gold Top)
SG '50s Tribute
the SG ’50s Tribute carries a pair of screaming P-90 pickups, the fat Gibson single-coil that has been beloved for more than six decades, along with the comfortably rounded neck profile characteristic of that decade. Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set improves playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the SG ’50s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “Robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The SG ’50s Tribute looks great in your choice of Heritage Cherry, Vintage Sunburst, or Ebony Black finish, all finished Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.Features:
- Solid Mahogany body available in three satin finishes
- Mahogany neck with comfortable, rounded '50s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Pair of powerful P-90 pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,499
SG '60s Tribute
Like the first SG Standards, the SG ’60s Tribute carries a pair of PAF-style humbucking pickups, the most revered pickup ever created, along with the fast and comfortable slim neck profile characteristic of the start of that decade. Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set ensures smooth playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the Les Paul ’60s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “Robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The SG ’60s Tribute looks great in your choice of Heritage Cherry, Vintage Sunburst, or Ebony Black finish, all finished with Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.Features:
- Solid Mahogany body available in three satin finishes
- Mahogany neck with a fast, slim '60s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- BurstBucker 1 and BurstBucker 2 humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,499
SG '70s Tribute
Like many SGs of the era of heavy rock, the SG ’70s Tribute carries a pair of high-output humbucking pickups for unparalleled overdrive tones along with the characteristic ’70s neck profile with volute. Gibson’s most acclaimed hardware set ensures smooth playability and offers precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the SG ’70s Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The SG ’70s Tribute looks great in your choice of Heritage Cherry, Vintage Sunburst, or Ebony Black finish, all in Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.Features:
- Solid Mahogany body available in three satin finishes
- Mahogany neck with medium '70s profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Pair of high-output Dirty Fingers™ humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Grover™ Kidney button or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,499
SG Future Tribute
Primed for optimum playability and versatility, the SG Future Tribute carries a pair of “zebra-coil” ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups for a blend of vintage warmth and contemporary articulation, along with a superbly comfortable custom asymmetrical neck profile. Gibson’s acclaimed bridge and tailpiece team up with futuristic Steinberger™ gearless tuners to ensure smooth playability and precise tuning and intonation. And, like all Les Paul and SG 2013 Tribute Series guitars, the SG Future Tribute is available upgraded with Min-ETune™ automated “robot” tuners for a nominal upcharge. The SG Future Tribute looks great in your choice of Heritage Cherry, Vintage Sunburst, or Ebony Black finish, all Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.Features:
- Solid Mahogany body available in three satin finishes
- Mahogany neck with new Asymmetrical profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Zebra-coil '57 Classic humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge
- Steinberger™ gearless tuners or Min-ETune™ automated tuners
- MSRP $1,499
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