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Warren Haynes is renowned and highly regarded for his work in rock, blues and American music through his work with The Allman Brothers Band, as a founding member of Gov't Mule, as a session guitarist and sideman for many famous friends and bands, as leader of The Warren Haynes Band and as a solo artist. A master of multiple styles and genres, Warren has also shared his expertise with other musicians via several instructional videos. A self-described ‘Gibson man’, Warren has used several Gibson models over the years, including his beloved 1961 ES-335. The Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard is another remarkable guitar, with features tailored specifically to Warren's preferences.
Boasting the traditional look and feel of a ‘50s Les Paul combined with modern features such as hum-free P-90 DC pickups and built-in clean boost, the Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard bridges the gap between modern and traditional and is an excellent choice for players who, like Warren, want both traditional looks and modern functionality in a great guitar.
Type
Type: Les Paul
The Les Paul is Gibson's iconic electric guitar, introduced in 1952. It has a solid body, usually mahogany, with a maple top. This gives it rich sustain and a full, warm sound. It is fitted with humbucking pickups that minimise noise and give a powerful, distorted sound. The Les Paul is popular in rock, blues and heavy metal.
Body
Body: Mahogany
Mahogany is a dense wood that produces a warm, full sound with rich bass and powerful mids. It is known for its excellent sustain and resonance, giving it a deep, round sound.
Neck
Neck: Mahogany
The guitar features a mahogany neck for excellent strength and stability. Mahogany is known for its high resonance, contributing to a rich, warm sound with a distinctive mid-range.
Fingerboard
Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
Indian rosewood is a popular wood for fingerboards, known for its hardness and rich, dark tone. It offers a warm, balanced tone with excellent response and sustain. The Indian rosewood fingerboard is appreciated for its softness and feel, while offering durability and longevity. It's appreciated for its rich tone and good looks.
Pickup configuration: P90 / P90
The P90/P90 configuration means that the guitar is equipped with two P90 pickups. These pickups offer a powerful, punchy sound with more midrange than traditional single pickups, but with a less aggressive sound than humbuckers. This configuration is suitable for a wide range of musical styles, from rock to blues.