Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite, Figured, Studio & Supreme Demo ft. Jim DeCola

We demo the new Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite and Les Paul Modern Figured guitars!
What are the differences between the upgraded Les Paul models in the Gibson Modern Collection?
We answer this question and much more in our official Gibson Les Paul Modern buyer’s guide for 2024, which also features an exclusive new look at the NEW Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite and Les Paul Modern Figured models.
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The Gibson Modern Collection has had some key upgrades for 2024, including coil-split functionality, new tops, new paint colors, and a host of new quality-of-life improvements for modern players.
In this Gibson Les Paul Modern Collection buyer’s guide for 2024, Dinesh walks us through the refreshed line and explains the key differences between the Original and Modern Collections, showcasing what makes the Modern Collection special, helping you find the best Les Paul for your style.
We also get a first look and demo of the brand-new models in the shape of the Les Paul Modern Figured and Les Paul Modern Lite.
The Les Paul Modern Lite is everything you’d expect from a Les Paul™, only thinner, lighter, and more ergonomic. This new addition to Gibson Modern Collection features a SlimTaper™ neck profile ideal for smaller hands, while the slimmed-down body has been designed with a contoured back for maximum comfort, whether sitting in front of a camera or rocking out in the garage.
Five satin-nitrocellulose finishes with matching headstocks complete a look young players will love, while open-coil 490R and 498T humbucking pickups deliver grown-up tones. And if you aren’t a younger player? Strapping on an instrument that’s a little easier on your back isn’t the worst idea in the world.
If you are looking for timeless Les Paul tone with quality-of-life upgrades, the new Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured could be your new favorite guitar. Built for comfort and easy playability with a SlimTaper neck, Modern Contoured Heel, and Ultra-Modern Weight Relief, the Les Paul Modern Figured is a sonic heavyweight thanks to a pair of Burstbucker Pro™ pickups and versatile wiring that offers single-coil tones, phase switching, and pure bypass.
Topping it all off is a slab of beautiful AAA-grade figured maple designed to turn heads in a trio of eye-catching gloss nitrocellulose finishes: Cobalt Burst, Cherry Burst, and Seafoam Green.
Finally, Dinesh chats with Master Luthier Jim DeCola about what the team at Gibson have been doing to improve the Gibson Les Paul Modern Collection, based on your feedback.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Prefer a more modern Les Paul?
0:46 Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Demo
5:07 NEW Les Paul Modern Figured Demo
10:04 Les Paul Supreme Demo
13:11 NEW Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Demo
17:26 Jim Decola Master Luthier on designing Eddie Van Halen's guitar
20:30 Designing the Les Paul Modern Collection
22:09 A brief history of the Les Paul Studio & modern updates
25:44 Coil tap vs coil split Les Paul Studio
28:05 Updating the Les Paul Modern Figured for 2024
32:45 Les Paul Supreme vs Les Paul Modern Figured differences
35:57 The Les Paul Modern Lite Explained
38:55 Original Series vs Modern Series Les Paul
41:35 Satin Nitrocellulose lacquer
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