Slash Signature Model Adds Acoustic Tones to the Les Paul
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January 26, 2004
Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic division and legendary rock guitarist Slash have teamed up to bring a new acoustic personality to the sunburst Les Paul Standard that Slash was so closely identified with as a member of the group Guns 'N Roses. Per Slash's spec, the Slash Les Paul features a pair of conventional Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups plus a Fishman Power Bridge unit in the bridge.
Additional features of the Slash Les Paul that reflect his personal preferences include a slim-taper neck with a "Slash custom" profile, a Custom Authentic aging treatment on the Dark Tobacco 'Burst finish and nickel-plated hardware, and Schaller tuners. A mini 3-way switch controls selection between acoustic and electric pickups. The guitar comes with a Custom Shop Les Paul case and Custom care kit.
MSRP: $6,035.
Saul "Slash" Hudson made his mark as the top-hatted, shaggy-haired guitarist for Guns 'N Roses, one of the most notorious rock bands to come out of the 1980s. He later formed two bands, Slash's Snakepit - which released two albums - and a touring band, Slash's Blues Ball. His newest project is playing with Velvet Revolver, fronted by Scott Weiland (formerly of Stone Temple Pilots) on lead vocals. The band will release an album in early 2004.
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