Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. WR

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Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. WR

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Les Paul Music City Sp. WR

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Product Info

Article Number: 620157
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Music City Sp. WR
Price: $1,868.90

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This Music City is a cool little Les Paul variant – a real departure from the standard mahogany build. The shorter scale and ebony board make it surprisingly nimble, and those 70s Tribute pickups nail that classic rock and blues vibe. It's a premium-priced option perfect for players seeking a unique feel and vintage tones without the hefty weight of a traditional Les Paul.

Product Description

  • Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. WR
  • Electric Guitar
  • limited edition - limited to 650 units per colour worldwide
  • Body: Poplar
  • Set neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: SlimTaper
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
  • Graph Tech nut
  • 22 frets
  • Pickup: 2 x 70s Tribute Humbucker (neck and bridge)
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Black-white pickguard
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Grover Mini Rotomatic machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Wine Red
  • Includes Softlight case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience.
  • • 70s Tribute humbuckers deliver thick, vintage-voiced power.
  • • SlimTaper neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of players.
CONS
  • • Limited production run means resale value might be unpredictable.
  • • Poplar, while good, isn’t as tonally complex as mahogany.
  • • The shorter scale length might feel unusual for players accustomed to longer scales.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 70s Tribute Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poplar generally offers a more balanced and slightly brighter tone than mahogany, with a more pronounced midrange – less sustain, but a tighter low end.
Yes, the SlimTaper is designed to be comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, though some with very large hands might prefer a thicker profile.
Limited editions can appreciate, but it's heavily dependent on condition and demand; consider it a bonus rather than a guaranteed investment.

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