The Les Paul You’ve Always Wanted Without the Compromises
Real talk: the Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured is the axe Gibson builds for the player who loves that iconic LP thump but needs more for the modern stage and studio. You get the jaw-dropping AAA figured maple top and the singing sustain that made the Les Paul a legend, but with smart, player-centric upgrades that fix all the old complaints. It’s a purebred rock machine that won’t break your back or limit your tonal palette.
A Top That Demands Attention
The first thing you’ll notice is the ridiculous AAA figured maple top, shimmering under a classic Cherry Burst gloss nitro finish. This isn’t just for looks; that maple cap adds a layer of crispness and bite to the rich mahogany body. And speaking of the body, it features Gibson’s Ultra Modern weight relief. It feels solid and resonant, delivering that low-end punch you expect, but at a comfortable weight that makes three-hour gigs a breeze instead of a workout.
Engineered for Speed and Comfort
The neck is where the “Modern” part truly shines. It’s a mahogany SlimTaper profile that feels fast and familiar, but the magic is in the Modern Contoured Heel. That seamless transition to the body means no more fighting the guitar to reach those upper frets. Paired with a glassy, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, you get comfortable chording down low and effortless, choke-free bends all the way up the neck.
A Swiss Army Knife of Tonal Options
This Les Paul is loaded with a Burstbucker Pro in the neck and a slightly hotter Burstbucker Pro+ in the bridge, giving you a muscular, articulate take on classic PAF tones. But the electronics package takes it to another level. Each of the four knobs is a push-pull pot, unlocking a world of sound: tap either pickup for spanky single-coil tones, flip the phase for that hollowed-out “woman tone,” or engage the pure bypass to send the bridge pickup’s full, unadulterated output straight to your amp for a searing lead boost. It’s a sonic toolkit that can cover any genre with authority.
Rock-Solid, Gig-Ready Hardware
From the Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners to the aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece, every piece of hardware is chosen for stability and performance. String changes are lightning-fast, and tuning is locked in, no matter how hard you dig in. It’s a pro-grade instrument, through and through, ready to hit the stage right out of its hardshell case.
Your Les Paul Is Here
This specific guitar, serial number 218850158, is the exact one you see in the photos. It’s been through our triple-inspection process and received a full Player-Perfect™ setup from our techs right here in our Indiana shop. It’s ready to ship free, plays perfectly the moment you open the case, and is backed by our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee.
