Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured Electric Guitar Cobalt Burst

Burstbucker Pro Pickups

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured comes with a pair of Burstbucker Pro pickups, producing rich, meaty tones with enhanced drive and attack. Burstbucker Pros have a characteristically sweet harmonic complexity and boundless clarity, which is a byproduct of their slightly unbalanced coil windings. An Alnico V magnet replaces the traditional Alnico II, giving the Burstbucker Pro an edgier, surlier attitude reminiscent of a classic PAF on steroids. These adaptable pickups contain ample wax potting to keep extraneous noise to a minimum, making them suitable for high-gain rigs or anything in between.  

Asymmetrical SlimTaper Neck

When it comes to necks, Gibson LPs have donned all types throughout the decades, from ’50s-style baseball bats to the more refined carves found in later years. The aptly named Gibson Les Paul Modern takes an entirely unconventional approach, favoring an asymmetrical SlimTaper design that’s consistently comfortable in the hand, regardless of position. Thumb-over or thumb-behind feels equally natural, lending the LP Modern Figured an uncommon sense of effortless playability. Upper fret access is unimpeded by a deeply contoured heel where the neck meets the body, and a 10"–16" compound radius facilitates chording down low and soloing up high. The solid mahogany neck is mellow and rich in low mids, while the ebony fingerboard substantiates clarity and attack, as if combining the best aspects of both maple and rosewood. When it comes to playability, the Gibson asymmetrical SlimTaper is second to none.   

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured expresses a forward-thinking break from tradition in a way that prioritizes player preferences and tonal variety without compromising the iconic outline of a classic LP. It invites guitarists with otherwise disparate interests to pick up one of modern music’s most influential instruments and share their talents. The pickups and control layout encourage experimentation with timbre, and the fast-playing neck opens the door for technical wizards to perform their sorcery, or for the more methodical players to comfortably navigate the fingerboard at their preferred pace. Nothing is lost and everything is gained with the high-performance Gibson Les Paul Modern, capped with a mesmerizing figured AAA maple top. Head down to your local Guitar Center to see if this LP ticks the right boxes.