Gibson Memphis Limited Alex Lifeson Signature ES-Les Paul, Classic White Overview
Gibson Memphis Limited Alex Lifeson Signature ES-Les Paul Overview by GAK:
Having been a long-time afficianado of Gibson guitars and used them for so many of the legendary tones across countelss Rush records Alex Lifeson has introduced this new instrument from Gibson's Memphis Custom Shop as a limited edition of just 200 instruments worldwide. No doubt inspired by his first 'baby', his '68 ES-335, his legendary white custom-made '76 ES-355 and his many solid body Les Pauls, the ES-Les Paul really does offer the best of both worlds!Made to the specifications of Alex Lifeson himself, premiere tone is produced thanks to quarter-sawn, thermally engineered Adirondack spruce bracing and a thermally engineered Mahogany centerblock, two PAF-like MHS humbuckers, matched CTS 550k Audio potentiometers, historic truss rod, titanium bridge saddles, a bone nut and more, while rolled neck binding delivers a sublimely comfortable playing feel. Fitted hardshell case and certificate of authenticity included.
- Body: 3-Ply Maple, Poplar, Maple
- Centre Block: Thermally Engineered ES-LP Centre Block
- Braces: Thermally Engineered Adirondack Spruce
- Glue: Hot Hide glue for braces and centerblock, Franklin Titebond 50 for rims
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Neck/Body Fit: Mortise and Tenon Joint with Hot Hide Glue
- Profile: Rounded 'C' measuring .850" at 1st fret and .950" at the 12th
- Fingerboard: Richlite with 12" radius and Mother of Pearl block inlays
- Nut: Bone, 1.6875"
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Rhythm Pickup: MHS Memphis Historic Spec Alnico III, 7.52K
- Lead Pickup: MHS Memphis Historic Spec Alnico II, 7.96K
- Pots: CTS 550K Audio
- Capacitors: Orange Drop
- Tuners: Milk Bottle Grover Rotomatic
- Bridge: ABR with Titanium Saddles
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
- Case: Fitted Hard Shell
- Included: Gibson Memphis Artist Certificate Of Authenticity