The Gibson Les Paul Traditional was launched in 2008 as a classic-style Les Paul, but with weight-relief holes in the body. Starting in 2013, Gibson changed the model to a fully solid, non-relieved body. The Traditional is made in a number of finishes to highlight the top, with some adding a premium for a more flamed Maple.
Years of Production: 2008 - present
Years of Production: 2008 - present
Body Style: Single cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Maple top body, three-piece Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two humbucker pickups, trapezoid inlays, four control knobs, three-way pickup selector, white pickguard, bound fingerboard, stopbar tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge
Notable Les Paul Players: Jimmy Page, Slash, Neil Young, Alex Lifeson, Pete Townshend