Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway 1998
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Year: 1998 🤯
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The specifications for the 1998 production year are:
The 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway (LPS2) was introduced as Gibson's direct response to PRS guitars, featuring a contoured belly-cut, 24 frets, and a lighter, highly resonant chambered design.
Full specifications for the 1998 factory model include:
Body & Construction
• Body Type: Solid body with offset double cutaway
• Body Material: Lightweight, chambered Mahogany back with a contoured belly cut for ergonomics
• Top Material: Carved AAA Flamed Maple arched top
• Binding: Single-ply cream binding on the neck only (no body binding)
Neck & Fingerboard
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Set-neck construction with a long neck tenon for maximum stability
• Neck Profile: '60s Slim Taper (typically measuring ~0.79" to 0.80" at the 1st fret and ~0.89" to 0.91" at the 12th fret)
• Fingerboard Material: Bound Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (Standard Gibson scale)
• Number of Frets: 24 medium frets (a departure from the traditional 22-fret layout)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches
• Nut Width: 1-11/16" (approx. 42.9 mm)
• Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
Hardware & Electronics
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T ("Hot Alnico") Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R ("Modern Classic") Humbucker
• Controls: Simplified setup featuring 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone, and a 3-way toggle switch
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic sealed tuners
• Hardware Finish: Chrome (Standard model) or Gold (often designated as the "Plus" model)
Factory Finishes
The 1998 launch features translucent nitrocellulose lacquer finishes highlighted by vivid, food-inspired names:
• Amber Serrano (Translucent Amber)
• Black Pepper (Translucent Black)
• Blue Diamond (Translucent Blue)
• Green Jalapeno (Translucent Green)
• Red Hot Tamale (Translucent Red)
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