Gibson USA Les Paul Recording II Reissue | Natural Mahogany

The Gibson Les Paul Recording II Reissue revives one of the most fascinating and rare guitars in Gibson’s history — Les Paul’s personal favorite model. Unlike a standard Les Paul, this reissue was built with an internal Jensen transformer that lets you switch between a traditional high-impedance output for amps and a balanced low-impedance output for direct recording, giving you professional studio versatility right from the guitar. Add in coil-splits, phase switching, and a ground-lift for hum-free performance, and you’ve got an instrument that covers an incredible range of tones — from classic Les Paul warmth to clear, articulate sounds tailor-made for the studio.

Finished in a beautiful natural walnut nitro with split-diamond inlay, bound body and headstock, and a Bigsby vibrato, it’s as striking to look at as it is to play. Produced in extremely limited numbers and long out of production, these reissues are already highly sought after by collectors and almost never appear for sale. This is the only one currently on the market, making it an exceptionally rare chance to own a modern reissue of Les Paul’s own preferred model. For players who want a truly versatile Les Paul or collectors searching for a centerpiece-worthy guitar, the Recording II Reissue is an opportunity you won’t see again anytime soon.

Weight: 10 lbs 8oz
Model: Gibson USA Les Paul Recording II Reissue
Finish: Natural Walnut nitrocellulose
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany, set neck construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood, bound, 22 frets, small block inlays
Headstock: Bound with split-diamond inlay
Bridge: Tune-o-matic with Bigsby B-7 vibrato
Tuners: Grover kidney-button
Pickups: Two humbuckers
Electronics: Internal Jensen transformer (switchable Hi-Z and balanced Low-Z outputs) | Coil-split (“Fat Tap”) for each pickup | Phase-reverse switch | Ground-lift switch (for Low-Z output when using both jacks) | Independent Hi-Z (standard) and balanced Low-Z outputs
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Production: Limited run, discontinued
Case: Original Gibson hardshell case
Condition / Extras: Well loved and taken care of. Most notable is a few dings on the back of the neck, none of which affect stability or playability. It has been played but well maintained and does show light signs of use. Overall excellent condition. Includes the original certificate of authenticity.