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The Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard - When Legend Meets Legacy. You're looking at the classic Les Paul profile that defined late-'80s hard rock: a Gibson Standard with that distinctive single-cutaway shape and dual-humbucker punch that Slash rode through the Guns N' Roses years.
Gibson and Slash didn't just slap a signature on a stock Les Paul and call it a day. This is the real deal - a guitar that represents the instruments Slash has actually used to create some of rock's most iconic moments, from "Sweet Child O' Mine" to his current solo work.
What makes this special isn't just the name on the headstock. You're getting a AAA flamed maple top over solid mahogany that delivers that classic Les Paul punch and sustain Slash is famous for. The C-shape neck profile feels exactly right - not too chunky, not too thin - just what you need for both rhythm work and those soaring lead runs.
The pickup combination here is crucial: Gibson Custom Burstbucker Alnico II humbuckers that capture the vintage PAF tone without the vintage price tag. These are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, the same setup that gives Slash his signature sound whether he's plugged into a wall of Marshalls or recording in the studio.
Gibson went the extra mile with the details. Slash's "Skully" signature drawing appears on the back of the headstock, his signature graces the truss rod cover, and you even get a spare blank cover if you want to keep things clean. The vintage keystone tuners and ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with aluminum stop bar deliver rock-solid tuning stability and intonation.
Here's what you really need to know: this isn't just a collectible sitting in a case. Slash plays these guitars on stage right now, which means you're getting a working musician's instrument that can handle everything from studio sessions to arena shows. The vintage brown hardshell case, Ernie Ball strings, and four Slash signature picks complete the package.
For players serious about capturing that classic Gibson Les Paul tone with modern reliability, this collection represents Gibson's commitment to building guitars that perform at the highest level.
Features:
Les Paul Mahogany Body w/ AAA Flamed Maple Top
24.75" Scale '50s Vintage Mahogany Neck w/ Rosewood Fingerboard
Dual Custom Burstbucker Alnico II Pickups
Slash's "Skully" Signature Drawing on the Back of the Headstock
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge w/ Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
Vintage Keystone Tuners
