Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Electric Guitar TV Wheat

490R and 498T Pickups

Gibson USA pickups are at the crux of the Modern Lite’s tonal veracity. The 490R/498T set offers a range of classic and contemporary Les Paul sounds, from original PAF thickness to biting, snarling leads and rhythms. In the neck position is the 490R, serving up timeless PAF tones with a slightly greater emphasis on upper midrange frequencies. At the bridge is the 498T—a wholly modern, high-output humbucker with incredible crunch and sustain. The 498T is phenomenal for hard rock and metal, easily tipping amps into overdrive for a meaty, sizzling tone that makes the Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite sound powerful and defined. Wax potting in both humbuckers eliminates noise and microphonic feedback, especially for genres requiring higher amounts of gain.      

Matching Headstock

The LP Modern Lite receives a matching headstock for the first time ever on a Core Les Paul model. It’s a seemingly small inclusion that has a tremendous effect on the guitar’s visual impact, immediately designating itself as a one-of-a-kind Les Paul. The solid satin finishes are stylish on the body alone, but extending to the headstock completes a look that’s sure to become a modern classic. Anyone with knowledge of the series can identify a Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite by this eye-catching feature alone.   

A refreshing take on a legendary guitar, the Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite sits squarely between timeless and contemporary. The Lite LP emphasizes comfort and playability with a thin, carved body and ultrafast SlimTaper neck. Its pickups are suitable for a variety of genres, capable of producing thick, wooly sounds in the neck and articulate, assertive tones in the bridge. Visually, the Les Paul Modern Lite exhibits a matching headstock—a Gibson first and a distinguishing detail that gives the guitar its own defining flair. Hybrid modern-classic looks and full-speed playability make the Gibson Les Paul Lite a standout addition to the lineup—stop by your local Guitar Center and see what makes this electric guitar an invigorating playing experience.