New Player Plus Les Pauls

[Rabs]

Hmmm.. The red one with the minis is my type of thing :)

 

Each model is in these three colours

 

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/gibson-2018-les-paul-deluxe-player-plus-guitar-wine-red-vintage

Gibson 2018 Les Paul Deluxe Player Plus Guitar

 

•Classic model with modern appointments for a sublime finish

•Non-weight-relieved body guarantees a time-honoured Les Paul feel

•Classic body tonewood combo establishes a balanced foundation

•Sturdy mahogany neck with substantial yet manageable rounded profile

•Cryogenically treated frets for unrivalled longevity

•Rolled over fret binding ensures a seamless playing experience

•Mini humbuckers offer P-90-style tones with a brighter, focused output

•Kidney tuning machines uphold tuning integrity with dutiful precision

•Includes a hardshell case for transporting your guitar with ease

 

 

 

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/gibson-2018-les-paul-classic-player-plus-guitar-satin-ocean-blue

Gibson 2018 Les Paul Classic Player Plus Guitar

 

•Faithful Les Paul with vintage style alongside modern appointments

•Non-weight-relieved body guarantees a classic Les Paul feel

•Mahogany/maple tonewood partnership creates a balanced output

•Sturdy mahogany neck with substantial yet manageable rounded profile

•Cryogenically treated frets for unrivalled longevity

•Rolled over fret binding ensures a seamless playing experience

•P-90 single-coils deliver a sweet range of tones from clean to dirty

•Kidney tuning machines uphold tuning integrity with dutiful precision

•Includes a hardshell case for transporting your guitar with ease

 

 

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/gibson-2018-les-paul-signature-player-plus-guitar-vintage-sunburst

Gibson 2018 Les Paul Signature Player Plus Guitar

 

•Vintage meets modern to craft a winning partnership

•Non-weight-relieved body for classic Les Paul feel

•Mahogany back with maple top establishes a rich tonal foundation

•Mahogany neck shaped to the comfortable rounded profile

•Richlite fingerboard with cryogenically treated frets increases consistency as well as increasing longevity

•Rolled over fret binding ensures a seamless playing experience

•Burstbucker Pro humbuckers offer tonal versatility and power

•Kidney tuning machines uphold tuning integrity with dutiful precision

•Includes a hardshell case for transporting your guitar with ease

 

[Marky Forrest]

Me too... definitely the red. Very nice and too tempting.

[merciful-evans]

snap!

The red hue & the minis are v nice.

[Karloff]

I agree with you guys. the Red one with the minis . sharp looking guitar.

[surfpup]

I agree with you guys. the Red one with the minis . sharp looking guitar.

 

Me too.... though I might prefer a full sized humbucker in the bridge position.

[jdgm]

Red for me too...I'd get the minis as I have one with P90s.

 

[Twang Gang]

Nice looking models, odd that I can't find them anywhere on Gibson's product page. They do show the "classic" LP with P90s, but nothing with mini humbuckers?

 

Richlite fingerboards, which is what they are using on high end Custom Shop guitars. Seems like a reasonable price (although I 'm not sure of the exchange rate). I guess what they consider a AA top is less expensive, and no weight relief so less labor to manufacture.

 

Found a more detailed description at Gear4Music sight. Satin finish as opposed to high gloss. A limited run, not available in the US at this time, and apparently not in stock on the other side of the pond yet either.

 

Looks like an adequate model for lower price than a Standard.

[Pesh]

Still not convinced by Richlite, but might let it slide.

 

What's with the white binding? They used this on the '18 Classic range too. Not sure on that.

 

The reds are nice, especially with those mini-humbuckers. I like that they've gone with a solely rounded profile neck on these rather than a regular Slimtaper profile.