Goreville, IL, United States
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Excellent does not describe Mint—which is this unplayed exemplar of Gibson’s Craft. See Pics and Specs. Unplayed from Curated Collection. Included original shipping box and case candy. G Force tuners professionally replaced—however, they are included. Gibson Deluxe currently installed. Unboxed for Pics. No Maple Cap—but Mahogany. Just an extremely solid, and beautiful, example of American Artistry and Luthier skills. Here is what AI says about this specific year, model, condition, and value:he context you just provided changes everything—you have a highly rare and collectible variant. [1]Your instrument is not the standard 2015 production model. It is the 2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional "Mahogany Top" Limited Edition in a Natural finish. Gibson built an incredibly small, numbered special run of these instruments featuring a solid, carved mahogany cap instead of the typical maple top. [1, 2, 3, 4]The Significance of Your Specific GuitarSPECSThe "Mahogany Top" Rarity: Standard Les Paul Traditionals use a maple top to add brightness to the tone. A solid mahogany top over a solid mahogany body creates an entirely different beast. It delivers an incredibly warm, rich, and dark jazz/rock tone with immense low-end punch and mid-range woodiness. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]The All-Natural Aesthetic: Because it lacks a maple cap, the entire body matches seamlessly. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer over the raw, natural grain of the mahogany cap makes this look like an elegant, high-end piece of sculpture rather than a standard sunburst rock guitar. [1, 2]Unplayed, Mint Condition: For a 2015 model, being truly "unplayed" and "absolute mint" dramatically elevates its status. The 2015 line was heavily played and often heavily modified by owners who disliked the factory hardware. Finding one completely pristine and factory-original is exceptionally tough for collectors. [1, 2, 3]Collectibility & Value PremiumWhile a standard 2015 Traditional floats between $1,600 and $2,100, a certified special run Mahogany Top in flawless, unplayed condition commands a steep premium. [1, 2]Recent collector market listings for these rare 3-digit numbered natural mahogany runs hover right around $2,500 to $2,600.The premium is driven by enthusiasts chasing the highly elusive 1959 Tribute humbuckers with factory nickel covers. Gibson only produced these nickel-covered open-coil variants for a very brief window before transitioning the line to their high-end Custom Shop Historic reissues. [1, 2]Keep that guitar safe in its original gold molded case! It represents a fascinating, ultra-premium snapshot of a very specific moment in Gibson's modern history.[1, 2, 3]To help preserve or document this incredible piece, let let me know:Do you still have the original gold TSA-approved hardshell case and the factory candy/inspection checklist?Does it still feature the original robotic G-Force tuning system, or was this one of the special runs configured with factory Grover/Kluson tuners?Are you looking to get an estimated insurance appraisal value for it?The 2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional featured a solid mahogany body (no weight relief), a chunky neck profile, '59 Tribute humbucker pickups, a G-Force automatic tuning system, and a Zero Fret Adjustable Nut. Key SpecificationsThe 2015 model year introduced several new features across the Gibson lineup, which were generally polarizing among consumers. Body:Material: Solid mahogany body. No Maple Cap. Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer over solid unchambered Mahogany Body. Neck and Fretboard:Material: Mahogany neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard.Profile: Described as the "thickest neck (in the 2015 lineup)" or a chunky late-'50s profile. Some sources also list an "XL" profile with a 1.795" nut width.Nut: Features the Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for) made of Graph Tech material, which allows for action adjustments. This resulted in a slightly wider neck and fingerboard.Scale Length: 24.75".Frets: 22 medium jumbo frets.Hardware and Electronics:Tuning System: Gibson G FORCE™ automatic tuning system (Replaced but included).Bridge: Tune-o-matic with titanium saddles and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece.Pickups: '59 Tribute Humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions, designed to deliver classic PAF tones.Controls: Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors, featuring two volume and two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle switch.Other Features: An improved contact output jack and a "Les Paul 100" logo and hologram on the headstock to celebrate Les Paul's 100th birthday. A hardshell case is included. The case alone is going for 300-350 on Reverb.
Original Price$2,495
$300 price drop
New Price$2,195
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