Les Paul · Modern
Les Paul Modern
A contemporary Les Paul built for modern playability: a weight-relieved mahogany/maple body, a maple neck with an asymmetric SlimTaper profile, and Burstbucker pickups with push-pull coil-splitting. Lighter and more versatile than the Standard, it pairs vintage humbucker tone with single-coil sounds and a fast, comfortable neck.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 2019–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- modern
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- HH (coil-splitting)
- Typical Weight
- 8 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A contemporary Les Paul built for modern playability: a weight-relieved mahogany/maple body, a maple neck with an asymmetric SlimTaper profile, and Burstbucker pickups with push-pull coil-splitting. Lighter and more versatile than the Standard, it pairs vintage humbucker tone with single-coil sounds and a fast, comfortable neck.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany (weight-relieved)
- Top Material
- Maple
- Binding
- Cream
Neck
- Neck Material
- Maple
- Neck Profile
- modern
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- Burstbucker 1
- Bridge Pickup
- Burstbucker 2
- Configuration
- HH (coil-splitting)
- Controls
- 2 Volume (push-pull), 2 Tone (push-pull), 3-Way Toggle
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 7.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 8.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 8 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players who want Les Paul tone with modern playability, coil-splitting and reduced weight.
Strengths
Coil-splitting versatility, lighter weight-reduced body, fast asymmetric neck.
Things to Consider
Less traditional feel, maple neck changes tone vs. mahogany-neck Standards.
Production History
- Production Years
- 2019–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Part of the Modern Collection, designed for contemporary playability with push-pull coil-splitting.
Similar Models
Les Paul Standard '60s
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A faster-playing Les Paul with the slim '60s neck profile and a balanced pickup set suited to modern and classic styles alike.
Les Paul Classic
1990–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A hot-rodded Les Paul with a slim 60s mahogany neck and ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers for aggressive, modern output. A weight-relieved body and no fingerboard binding keep it focused on speed and tone rather than cosmetics.
Les Paul Studio
1983–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A no-frills Les Paul with the core tone and construction at a working-player price — no binding, hot pickups.
Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Modern?
- A contemporary Les Paul built for modern playability: a weight-relieved mahogany/maple body, a maple neck with an asymmetric SlimTaper profile, and Burstbucker pickups with push-pull coil-splitting. Lighter and more versatile than the Standard, it pairs vintage humbucker tone with single-coil sounds and a fast, comfortable neck.
- Who is the Les Paul Modern best for?
- Players who want Les Paul tone with modern playability, coil-splitting and reduced weight.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Modern have?
- The Les Paul Modern features a modern neck profile. Learn more about the Modern.
- How much does the Les Paul Modern weigh?
- The Les Paul Modern typically weighs around 8 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Modern still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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