GIBSON Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76
Signature electric guitar by The Who guitarist with three pickups
With the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76, the American manufacturer presents a signature electric guitar that is faithfully oriented to the Mid Seventies Les Paul of The Who guitarist. This classically designed Les Paul is equipped with two mini humbuckers and a DiMarzio Super Distortion, which promise a broad sound spectrum.
The GIBSON Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top'76 is an authentic interpretation of The Who's legendary Mid Seventies Les Paul.
Classic Mid Seventies Les Paul with Gold Top
As a reissue of a'76 Les Paul Deluxe, the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top'76 naturally follows the specifications of that time. Accordingly, the body is made of mahogany and is provided with a 7-hole weight relief to reduce weight, while the top is joined from two parts maple. The three-piece mahogany neck wears a rosewood fingerboard and offers with the classic "Rounded" profile a handy basis for classic riffs and licks. The traditional Gold Top finish also gives the guitar an authentic vintage look.
The mini humbuckers of the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76 are complemented by a DiMarzio Super Distortion.
Two Mini Humbuckers and a DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion
Just like Pete Townshends Original, the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top'76 is equipped with three pickups. Mini humbuckers sit in neck and bridge position, which promise a brilliant sound with their narrow magnetic field. In the middle, however, the DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion is a powerful humbucker whose distinctive sound mainly characterizes strongly distorted riffs and solos.
The 3-way switch behind the tailpiece manages the DiMarzio Super Distortion of the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76.
Complex circuit for sound diversity
The elaborate circuitry of the Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76 allows a wide spectrum of different sound nuances to be called up. The Mini Humbuckers are managed by 3-way toggle, individual volume controls and a master tone control. For the DiMarzio Super Distortion there is also a separate 3-way switch that can switch the humbucker on and off or split for authentic single coil sounds. Additionally, a blend control is available for this pickup.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Gibson
Series:
Gibson USA
Design:
Les Paul
Body:
Mahogany, Trad. weight relief
Top:
Maple
Binding:
1-ply, Cream
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Rounded
Thickness at 1st Fret:
20.3
Thickness at 12th Fret:
23.6
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Scale in mm:
628
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
22
Fretboard Inlays:
Trapeze
Nut type:
Tektoid
Nut width in mm:
43.1
Width at Last Fret:
57.4
Pickup:
HHH
Manufacturer pickups:
DiMarzio & Gibson
Neck Pickup:
Mini Humbucker
Middle Pickup:
DP100 Super Distortion
Bridge Pickup:
Mini Humbucker
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
Yes
Switch:
3-Way, Mid-PU On/Off/Split
Control:
2x Vol, Tone, Mid-PU Blend
Bridge:
Gibson ABR
Tailpiece:
Stopbar
Tuners:
Kluson Vintage Tulip
Strap Button:
Thumb Wheel Style Strap Lock
Hardware:
Chrome
String Gauge:
.009 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
USA
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Gold Top
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Gibson Les Paul Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top '76
