A stripped-down, rock ’n’ roll flamethrower, the Les Paul BFG is the most powerful Les Paul Gibson has ever made. Blasted back to the bare essentials, the BFG is the Les Paul for guitarists who want it loud, raw, and wild. Two volumes and one tone knob control the sonic spectrum put out by a high-powered Burstbucker 3 humbucker in the bridge and a screaming, singlecoil P-90 in the neck.

The traditional toggle has been rewired as a kill switch, and a mini-toggle at the volume knobs controls pickup selection. An innovative powerhouse, the BFG has no binding, no figured top, no finishing touches. This gives the BFG a distinctive look that is both modern and vintage, while allowing for a price that makes pure Les Paul performance available to all players. The result is a perfect storm of eye-catching style, incredible tone, and unbeatable playability—all at a great price. Destined to be a classic.

Features:

BODY

• Top Species: Maple (unsanded carved top)
• Back Species: Mahogany, chambered weight relief
• Binding: None

NECK

• Species: Mahogany
• Profile: 1950's rounded
• Peghead: Pitch 17°
• Note:  No truss rod cover

FINGERBOARD

• Species: Rosewood
• Scale: Length 24-3/4"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.695"
• Inlays: White side dots only
• Fingerboard: Binding None

HARDWARE

• Plating Finish: Gun metal (Trans Cherry finish) / Distressed black chrome (Trans Black and Trans Gold finish)
• Tailpiece: Stopbar (distressed)
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic
• Knobs Two wooden volumes, one wooden tone
• Tuners: Grover (distressed)

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup P-90
• Bridge Pickup Zebra BurstBucker 3
• Controls 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch (no washer or cap), kill switch toggle (no washer)

OTHER

• Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046
• Case: Shopworn Les Paul
• Colors: Trans Black, Trans Gold, Trans Cherry
  

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