2006 Gibson Les Paul BFG, Trans Black, USA Made

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  • Regular price £1,500.00
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The Les Paul BFG stands as a minimalist embodiment of rock 'n' roll, characterised by its stripped-down design and robust performance. Representing the pinnacle of Les Paul craftsmanship, this model is engineered for musicians seeking a loud, unprocessed, and unrestrained sound. Controlled by a straightforward interface consisting of two volume knobs and a tone knob, it is driven by a potent Burstbucker 3 humbucker in the bridge and a single-coil P-90 in the neck.


The conventional toggle switch has been repurposed into a kill switch, while a mini-toggle, discretely positioned at the volume knobs, facilitates pickup selection. Notable for its deliberate omission of binding, figured top, and finishing touches, the BFG exhibits a distinct aesthetic that seamlessly melds modernity with vintage sensibilities. This deliberate simplicity extends to its pricing strategy, making the pinnacle of Les Paul performance accessible to a broad range of players.

The resulting synthesis is a convergence of understated elegance, exceptional tonal quality, and unparalleled playability—all encapsulated within a judiciously attractive price point. Anticipated to establish itself as a classic, the Les Paul BFG underscores the harmonious marriage of refined design, superb sonic characteristics, and economical accessibility.

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Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

Top: Maple (unsanded carved top)

Back: Mahogany (with chambered weight relief)

Neck: Mahogany

Neck Profile: 1960s slim taper

Peghead pitch: 17º

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Scale length: 24-3/4"

Number of frets: 22

Nut width: 1.695"

Inlays: White side dots only

Hardware: Distressed Black Chrome

Tailpiece: Stopbar (distressed)

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Knobs: 2 wood volumes, 1 wood tone

Tuners: Grover (distressed)

Neck pickup: P-90

Bridge pickup: Zebra Burstbucker 3

Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch, kill switch toggle

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CONDITION:

This guitar is in fantastic used condition. It has only a few signs of wear or use, none of which impact the health, playability, or tone of the instrument.

Please look at the photos thoroughly as they constitute part of the product description. 

COLLECTION/DELIVERY:

This item is available from our store in Exeter, or by post (at an additional cost of £30 due to weight, cost of packing materials, and levels of required insurance). 

If postage is selected, it will be packed very carefully and sent via Parcelforce48 within 3 working days of purchase. 

If you have any questions, please contact us before purchasing either by email or phone.

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RETURNS:

We will not accept any returns if modifications or adjustments have been made to our items. Our equipment has been professionally appraised and worked on and any further work beyond ours invalidates any possibility of return. If you wish for any work to be done due to a suspected issue with an item you have purchased from us, it will need to be done by an accredited VAT-registered workshop or guitar store, with our prior consent.