We also get the High Performance HP-4 circuit with its expanded switching options. At launch back in September 2018, the Les Paul Standard was offered in Trans Amber, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Seafoam Green (as here) and Blueberry Burst by the end of the year only the latter two colours were listed by Gibson on its website and in its spec sheets.

The majority of the guitars’ specs are what we’ve been used to, but one bold move is the colour options. Add to the list the Les Paul Studio and Studio Tribute, and that leaves us with the three most classic Les Pauls: the Standard, Traditional and Classic. As ever, the Les Paul sits central, with eight models (if we count The Paul 40th Anniversary) bookended by the start-up double-cut Les Paul Junior Tribute and topped off with the Les Paul High Performance. This year’s line-up was seen by many dealers as a return to form: “A new chapter in Gibson’s illustrious history, with their focus firmly back on crafting only the world’s finest guitars!” said one.

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