What does the T stand for in Gibson guitars?

Recently, Gibson announced their 2017 lineup of electric guitars. This largely consisted of a range of Traditional (T) and High Performance (HP) guitars.

What is the signature T Les Paul?

The Les Paul Signature “T” wraps all of Les Paul’s legendary innovation into a sweet looking and great sounding Les Paul that honors the memory of this legendary guitar’s inventor, while providing an instrument primed for the power and versatility demanded by today’s gigging guitarist.

What does the T stand for in Les Paul Studio T?

Tuners: Traditional manual tuners. Neck width: Traditional neck width of 1 11/16″ at the nut. Nut: TekToid nut.

What does ES-335 stand for?

Great guitars, both, but very specific guitars. Yes, clued-up players will undoubtedly nod their heads instead toward the Gibson ES-335 (and its similar counterparts the 345 and 355) as being perhaps the most versatile electric of them all! The Gibson ES-335 (ES stands for Electric Spanish) was introduced in 1958.

What is Granadillo fretboard?

Similar in tone to rosewood, granadillo boasts a broad frequency range with clear articulation and a bell-like sparkle that enhances the sustain. Because it tends to be slightly harder and denser than rosewood, the tone can produce a little extra chime. Granadillo. Origin: Central America.

How do I know if my Gibson is real?

How to spot a fake Gibson:

  1. Measure the guitar to check if it’s undersized.
  2. Examine headstock and headstock logo to determine that they match those of authentic Gibson guitars.
  3. Check to see that all pearl is inlaid.
  4. Check that Les Paul model script is always in cursive.
  5. Verify that there’s not a 3-screw truss rod cover.

How do you date a Gibson?

The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000. Those beginning with “94”: In 1994, Gibson’s Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with “94” for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number.