Gibson Les Paul Slash Goldtop 2008

Gibson’s work with Slash has produced a long series of Les Paul models through Gibson USA, Gibson Custom and Epiphone. In 2008 alone, the company released several different Slash instruments, including the Gibson USA Goldtop shown here. Announced in September and released worldwide on 7 October 2008, this version was limited to 1,000 guitars. It was based on Slash’s 1991 Goldtop, a guitar stolen from his collection in 1999. It is a separate model from the later Slash Collection “Victoria” Goldtop.

The model follows a traditional Les Paul Standard format but uses a set of Slash-specific details. The neck profile combines the fuller shape associated with late 1950s Les Pauls with the reduced depth of early 1960s examples. Pickups are exposed coil  Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers. The gold Slash skull, top-hat and signature graphic on the headstock distinguish it from a regular 2008 Les Paul Standard.

This example has seen very little use, with only very minor playwear. The frets are approximately 95%. Weight is 4100g. The original black hardshell case is included and in great condition, with its white interior and exterior Slash motif. Some paperwork is also included, but not the COA.

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Model: Gibson USA Slash Signature Les Paul Goldtop
Year: 2008
Country of manufacture: USA
Production: Limited to 1,000 guitars worldwide
Worldwide release date: 7 October 2008
Body style: Les Paul single cutaway
Orientation: Right handed

Body
Body material: Mahogany
Body construction: Solid, unchambered
Weight relief: Gibson traditional drilled weight relief
Top material: Hand-carved maple
Top finish: Bullion Gold
Back finish: Aged Cherry
Body binding: Antique White
Finish type: Lacquer
Pickguard: None fitted

Neck
Neck material: Solid mahogany
Neck construction: Glued set neck
Neck profile: Slash hybrid profile combining late 1950s roundness with early 1960s slimness
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.800″
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.875″
Neck joint location: 16th fret
Heel length: 5/8″
Headstock pitch: 17 degrees
Scale length: 24.75″
Nut material: Corian
Nut width: 1.695″

Fingerboard
Fingerboard material: Rosewood
Fingerboard radius: 12″
Number of frets: 22
Fret type: Medium jumbo
Fingerboard binding: Antique White
Inlays: Figured acrylic trapezoids
Width at 12th fret: 2.260″
Bound fingerboard length: 18.137″

Electronics
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan LCMR Alnico II Pro humbucker
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan HCMR Alnico II Pro humbucker
Pickup configuration: HH
Controls: Two volume and two tone
Pickup selector: Three-way toggle switch
Electronics: Slash-specified wiring, capacitors, resistors and tone pots

Hardware
Bridge: TonePros Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: TonePros stopbar
Tuners: Kluson-style Gibson Deluxe with keystone buttons
Hardware finish: Chrome
Control knobs: Amber top hats
Pickup rings: Cream
Strap buttons: Standard body end and upper rim positions
Headstock logo: Gibson logo with gold Slash skull, top-hat and signature artwork
Factory fret preparation: Plek dressed and set up

Case: Black hardshell case with exterior Slash motif and white plush interior
Weight is 4100g