Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional Pro II

Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional Pro II are guitars that were available ONLY in the USA. This model was made by special order for the Guitar Center store chain and was sold only there, and only at Guitar Center. In terms of wood, this is a standard plus, i.e., mahogany (body and neck), on the body there is a select tiger maple top, on the neck there is a rosewood fretboard. But in terms of electronics, this Les Paul is very sophisticated. Firstly, both pickups can be split into single-coils individually, and it is "pure", meaning the signal does not just pass through only one coil, but at the same time the second one is COMPLETELY CUT from the circuit, this is a real single-coil sound, like a Strat. Furthermore, the third "push/pull" knob activates an active booster which gives about +10 dB of clean boost (it can be made more/less, there is a special control on the circuit for this). The effect obtained is exactly the same as if there were a boost pedal in the chain (like an MXR Microamp or Boosta Grande for example), meaning when you need to add gain and expressiveness, for example for a solo, this function can be switched on with a single press of the tone knob. It switches off in exactly the same way — by pressing the knob, and when the booster is off, it is COMPLETELY cut from the circuit and in no way affects the clean guitar signal, i.e., true bypass. Interestingly, the "push/pulls" here are made a bit differently than usual. Here they are in the form of buttons, meaning you don't have to "pull" the knob up, which can be difficult on stage with slippery fingers, but simply press it, and it clicks out. Press it again, and it "hides" back. Among other things, this model is equipped with Grover locking tuners, all hardware is gold, details and binding are made of vintage cream plastic, and Traditional Pro IIs come exclusively in nitro lacquer, like old guitars. The color of this guitar is called Merlot, it is significantly brighter than Wine Red, and I would say a couple of tones lighter. You rarely see a Les Paul in this color. Everything is original, original case included. The condition is awesome, with the exception of a ding on the back edge at the bottom — clearly visible in the photo. This ding is not visible from the front, from the side, and of course, in no way affects the sound. Otherwise, absolutely no damage/repairs, defects or replacements, everything is in perfect order, and the original case and documentation are also included. Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tILBHgx8fIM Price including shipping: By plane — (Russia, Ukraine, any country) 1895 dollars By sea (only Ukraine/Belarus) 1805 dollars photos - https://www.flickr.com/photos/100013609@N07/sets/72157648471478982/