Slash and Gibson have rolled out a brand new artist signature mannequin guitar: the “Jessica” Les Paul Commonplace.
“Jessica” has been Slash’s primary stage axe since 1988 and has been used primarily to carry out songs from Weapons N’ Roses‘ debut Urge for food for Destruction. It was additionally his trusty guitar as a member of Velvet Revolver and stays his alternative instrument in Slash That includes Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.
“This guitar has been with me since 1988,” remarked Slash in a press launch. “It’s light, I fucking dropped a cigarette on it … I named it once I was drunk, however I don’t keep in mind what the catalyst for that was!”
Whereas not a precise reproduction, the brand new signature mannequin relies on Slash’s unique “Jessica” and encompasses a three-piece plain maple high on a non-weight-relieved mahogany physique and a mahogany neck with a ’50s Classic neck profile.
Electronically, the physique homes a pair of Customized Burstbucker pickups with Alnico 2 magnets which can be hand-wired to Orange Drop capacitors. Initially a shiny Cherry Sunburst, Slash had Jessica refinished, which is mirrored — minus the appreciable highway put on on the unique — within the gloss nitrocellulose Honey Burst with Crimson Again end used on the brand new mannequin.
Further appointments embody Slash’s signature on the truss rod cowl, complimented by Slash’s acquainted ‘Skully’ emblem the rear of the headstock. Schaller Strap Locks are preinstalled on the guitar, and the axe is housed in a hardshell case that features a guitar choose set, a Gibson USA leather-based strap, a multi-tool, and a clean truss rod cowl.
“I take plenty of guitars out on the highway, however this nonetheless has a really particular sound in comparison with all the opposite Les Pauls I’ve on the market,” Slash stated.
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Followers will probably see Slash taking part in his unique “Jessica” Les Paul throughout his upcoming touring blues fest, which is hitting 27 cities all through July and August (get tickets right here).
The “Jessica” signature mannequin retails for $3,199 and is on the market through Gibson’s web site. Try product pictures beneath.
