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Gibson first introduced the Les Paul version of solid body guitars in 1952. The guitar was designed internally, but had substantial input and endorsement by guitarist Les Paul. Typical design features for the original and subsequent model consists of a carved Maple top, Genuine Mahogany body and set-in neck, Rosewood fretboard, stop tail bridge and (2) independent pickups with separate tone and volume controls.
This version of our digital plans details the double cutaway version of this guitar.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
The following tabs detail what you will receive with our Solid Body Electric Guitar Plan #14:
**GenOne Luthier Supply is not affiliated with any guitar manufacturer, nor are our plans exact replicas of any guitar**
Scale: 24.75" (628.7mm)
Body Maximum Length = 17.33" (440.1mm)
Body Maximum Width = 13.03" (330.9mm)
Body Thickness = (45mm) 1-3/4" Plus Carved Top
Number of Frets = 22
Nut Width = 1.69" (42.9mm)
Fretboard Width at 22nd Fret = 2.22" (57.3mm)
Fretboard Maximum Thickness = 1/4" (6.35mm)
Fretboard Radius = 12" (304.8mm)
Neck Reinforcement = 18" Dual Action Adjustable Truss Rod with Hex Nut. Adjustable at Headpiece
Neck Attachment: Mortise & Tenon Joint - Glued
Peghead Type: Standard Les Paul Type. 12.9 Degree Angle
Tuning Machines: Classic Kluson Waffleback 3+3 - Perloid Keystone BTN
Bridge: Classic Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Gotoh Stop Tailpiece w/ .990” (25.15mm) Bushings
Plastic Binding Around Top Perimeter
Body: 1-3/4” (45mm) Honduras Mahogany
Carved Top: Curly Maple - Thickness Varies. Book-Matched Grain
Neck: Honduras Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony or East Indian Rosewood
Number of Pickups: 2 (Matched Set)
Neck Pickup: Based on Seymour Duncan Humbucking #SH1
Bridge Pickup: Based on Seymour Duncan Humbucking #SH1
Pickup Control: 3-Way Toggle Switch
Left: Up Pickup On
Center: Both Pickups On
Down: Bridge Pickup On
Tone Controls: (1) Pot for Each Pickup
Volume Controls: (1) Pot for Each Pickup
Jack: Standard Side Mounted 1/4" Mono Phone Plug w/ Jack Plate
Guitar Plan Showing Top of Entire Guitar, Inc. Fretboard & Headpiece
Guitar Back View
Guitar Left Side View
Guitar Front View - Cut Through Neck Looking at Cutaway
Lateral Section Through Body
Longitudinal Section Through Body, Neck & Peghead
Neck Sections @ 1st, 6th and 12th Frets
Body Cavity Layout Showing all Routed Cavities for Pickups, Wiring, Controls Etc.
Detailed Wiring Diagram
Fret Spacing Table
Body + Cavity Routing Template for Body Shape, Pickup and Control Cavities, Wiring Channels
Neck Profile & Plan Incl. Headpiece & Tuner Layouts
Pickguard, Electronic Cavity Cover Plates, Truss Rod Plate Routing Templates
Fretboard Routing Template, Incl. Fret Positions and Fretboard Radius Guides
Contour Map of Carved Top Showing 1/16” Increments of Top Contour
(6) Sections Through Top Showing Top Contour