Up for sale is a pristine and totally mint Gibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul guitar. This guitar has sat in its case and stored in a non-smoking, pet free home. It has not been gigged with and only handled a few times. There are no visible blemishes on the guitar. The hard shell case and all case candy are included. More about this instrument can be found at on the Gibson website. Here are the details: Each Buckethead Signature Les Paul is crafted from a two-piece maple top attached with ultra-strong Franklin Titebond 50 glue to a chambered mahogany body. This wood combination, one of the most legendary pairs in the history of the solid and semi-solid electric guitar, yields a “best of both worlds” tonal splendor. Design Reflecting Buckethead’s continued departure from the norm, the Buckethead Signature Les Paul looks outwardly much like a slightly modified white Les Paul Standard, but had been made with an oversized, chambered body. The chambered mahogany back serves to minimize weight, while also adding tonal nuances to the guitar’s overall sound. Its high-gloss Alpine White finish is complimented with a stunning black and white 5-ply binding. Tonal Characteristics The Buckethead Signature Les Paul body woods present a combination of good clarity, definition and treble bite from the maple, and excellent depth and richness from the mahogany, elements found in the classic Les Paul Standard tone. The chambering adds a further dimension, increasing the complexity of this guitar’s tone, while also increasing its acoustic volume and sustain. Finish Color The Buckethead Signature Les Paul is finished in high-gloss Alpine White. Surface Texture A gloss finish with 90-sheen lacquer and extensive hand buffing give the Buckethead Signature Les Paul a sleek, contemporary appearance and a smooth, fast playing feel. Process The Buckethead Signature Les Paul is hand-finished in nitrocellulose in a process that is carefully monitored to ensure minimum build-up, in an effort to produce a final finish that breathes with the guitar and enhances natural resonance. Unlike many other manufacturers, who settle for a polyurethane finish, Gibson opts for a nitrocellulose finish that will encourage the natural vibration of the instrument for a purer tone. In addition, a nitro finish is very porous and actually gets thinner over time. That way your guitar’s wood can age beautifully and naturally. Neck and Headstock Species The neck of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul is constructed from a single piece of solid mahogany, and glued to the body at a 4-degree angle (pitch). Mahogany is a traditional neck wood and a long-time partner to many legendary Gibson guitars. It is prized for its combination of lightness and strength. Truss Rod Gibson’s traditional truss rod, found in most all of our guitars, is highly responsive to the individual adjustments you’ll want to make to personalize and optimize string action and sustain. Profile The Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s neck is carved to its own custom profile that runs from. 870 at the nut to. 955 at the 12th fret, and is designed for the ultimate combination of speed and comfort. Joint Angle 4.0° (+/- 15 seconds) Headstock Angle The Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s headstock is carefully angled at a tried-and-true 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots. An increase in string pressure also means there is no loss of string vibration between the nut and the tuners, which equals better sustain. Logo The Gibson logo one of the most globally recognized logos of all time is silkscreened in black on the face of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s oversized Les Paul-style headstock. Tonal Characteristics The angled, classical-style peg head and mahogany neck work together to provide exceptional tonal depth and resonance from the neck, with a smooth attack and excellent tonal depth. Scale Length The Buckethead Signature Les Paul features a 27 Scale length that increases neck tension for improved accuracy and precision. Neck Fit Joint Gibson uses what is known as the Mortise & Tenon joint to bind neck to body so that the two pieces form one solid unit. This time-tested joint style has been used in all the great woodworking arts from shipbuilding to cabinetry and has been proven to yield a stronger neck and body than if the instrument was made from a single piece of wood. Adhesive The adhesive used to join neck and body is Franklin Titebond 50, one of the strongest glues on the market today. Tolerance When fitting the neck and body together, we take advantage of our precise measuring equipment so that all angles, pitches and alignments maintain a tolerance within. 005 of an inch. Not only does this help to keep your guitar in tune but it also maintains proper string alignment relative to the fingerboard. Joint Angle 0.0° (+/- 15 seconds)Fingerboard Species The Buckethead Signature Les Paul is equipped with a Richlite® fingerboard. Richlite® is extremely dense and stable, offering optimum playability. Radius The 12-inch radius of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul fingerboard provides smooth note bending capabilities and eliminates “dead” or “choked out” notes, common occurrences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses. Frets The Buckethead Signature Les Paul sports 24 jumbo frets, all immaculately dressed and polished. Inlays The Buckethead Signature Les Paul carries no inlays, echoing the stark, contemporary look that this artist is known for. Tonal Characteristics Richlite® is known for being dense and stable with optimum playability. Nut Material The nut on the Buckethead Signature Les Paul is made from white Corian, which is mainly composed of acrylic polymer. It’s a very durable material, delivers enhanced sustain, and holds the tolerances of the precision cuts made in the slotting process. It is installed into the top surface of the neck, butting up to the end of the fingerboard to ensure proper tone and sustain transfer. Width The Buckethead Signature Les Paul features an enhanced nut width of approximately 1.715. Pickups Model The Buckethead Signature Les Paul carries a calibrated pair of Gibson’s contemporary-voiced Ceramic series humbucking pickups, featuring a 496R in the neck (rhythm) position, and a hot 500T in the bridge (lead) position. Magnet Material Both the 496R and 500T are made with ceramic magnets. Tonal Characteristics The 496R in the neck position offers unparalleled creamy sustain that nevertheless retains excellent cutting power. Its partner, the 500T, is one of Gibson’s two hottest pickups, intended for ultimate wailing lead tones, sustain, and searing cutting power in the bridge position. Between them, they present excellent sonic versatility and impressive contemporary tones. This pair is also well matched for balanced output levels in all switch positions. Electronics Volume Control The Buckethead Signature Les Paul carries a single Volume control which comprises a 300k linear potentiometer for a smooth, natural roll off. Tone Control The Buckethead Signature Les Paul features a single Tone control that comprises a 500k non-linear potentiometer for a natural transition from full treble to bass tones. In the middle position, both pickups are active. Output Jack The guitar features a 14 output jack made by Switchcraft. Its super heavy-duty construction holds your guitar cable securely in place. Hardware Tuning Keys The headstock of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul is equipped with chrome-plated locking tuners with an advanced 16:1 gear ratio for increased efficiency. Bridge In 1954, Gibson rocked the world when it debuted the tune-o-matic bridge, setting a standard for simplicity and functionality that has never been bettered. Included on the Buckethead Signature Les Paul, the tune-o-matic provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minutes. It also yields excellent coupling between strings and body, maximizing resonance, tone, and sustain. The Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s bridge is made from Zamak then plated with chrome, and each one weighs approximately. Tailpiece Every Tune-o-matic bridge is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, which is essentially a modified version of the earlier wraparound bridge that’s designed to further enhance the connection between the strings and the body. The Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s stopbar tailpiece is made from Zamak then plated with Platinum, and each one weighs approximately. Strap Buttons The Buckethead Signature Les Paul’s aluminum strap buttons are the same style and design that Gibson has used since the early 1950s. Plastics Truss Rod Cover As with most Gibson guitars, the truss rod cover on the Buckethead Signature Les Paul is made from black and white vinyl plastic, and is shaped like an antique bell. Control Knobs The control knobs on the Buckethead Signature Les Paul are Gibson’s white speed knobs. Strings Gauge The Buckethead Signature Les Paul is fitted with genuine Gibson strings, sizes. Accessories Hardshell Case Your Buckethead Signature Les Paul comes protected in one of Gibson’s durable black, hardshell cases with Gibson logo silk-screened across the front in white lettering. The item “Gibson USA Buckethead Signature Les Paul guitar OHSC” is in sale since Tuesday, June 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “aceycunes” and is located in Newport Beach, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Gibson
- Model: Gibson USA Buckethead Signature Les Paul