Gibson Slash "Jessica" Les Paul Standard Honey Burst With Red Back

Slash’s legendary stage guitar, his trusted Les Paul since 1988 — now recreated by Gibson in a special edition inspired by the iconic Jessica.

Fans of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver will undoubtedly recognize Jessica, one of Slash’s most iconic guitars and his main stage Les Paul since 1988. The original Jessica was a factory-second instrument and one of two Les Paul guitars Gibson sent to Slash in the late 1980s. Over the years, it became an essential part of his stage identity and musical legacy.

The Gibson Slash Jessica Les Paul Standard faithfully captures the distinctive character of the original while retaining the timeless construction and feel of a classic Les Paul. Its non-weight-relieved mahogany body is topped with three-piece maple, paired with a glued-in mahogany neck featuring a comfortable 50s Vintage profile.

A pair of Custom Burstbucker pickups with Alnico 2 magnets delivers a rich, vintage-inspired voice with expressive mids, musical dynamics and a responsive feel. The electronics are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors for a traditional approach to tone and control.

The finish recreates Jessica’s distinctive appearance. Originally finished in bright Cherry Sunburst, Slash later had the guitar refinished. This version reflects that look with a Gloss Nitrocellulose Honey Burst finish and Red Back, while presenting the guitar without the extensive road wear of the original.

Additional signature details include Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover and pre-installed Schaller Strap Locks. The included accessories make this model even more special: a Slash pick set, USA leather strap, multi-tool and an extra blank truss rod cover, all supplied in a hardshell case.

The Gibson Slash Jessica is more than a Les Paul Standard — it is a tribute to one of the most recognizable guitars in Slash’s career.

Specifications

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul

Body Style: Solidbody

Body Material: Mahogany

Top: 3-Piece Maple

Weight Relief: None

Binding: Single-ply, Top and Fretboard

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Color: Honey Burst with Red Back

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: 50s Vintage

Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)

Number of Frets: 22

Frets: Medium Jumbo / Fret Over Binding

Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid

Nut Material: Graph Tech

Nut Width: 43.05 mm (1.7")

End of Board Width: 57.4 mm (2.26")

Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico 2 Double Black Exposed Coils

Neck Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico 2 Double Black Exposed Coils

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Wiring: Hand-wired

Capacitors: Orange Drop

Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle

Output Jack: 1/4"

Hardware

Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic

Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat

Jack Plate Cover: Chrome

Pickguard: Cream (Not Installed)

Strap Buttons: Schaller Strap Locks

Switch Tip: Amber

Switchwasher: Cream

Truss Rod Cover: Slash Signature

Accessories & Case

Hardshell Case

Slash Pick Set

Extra Blank Truss Rod Cover

USA Leather Strap

Multi-tool

Strings: Ernie Ball .010–.046

Model: LPSSP300WHCH1