Gibson The Paul
| The Paul | |
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 “The Paul” played by Mike Scott (The Waterboys) |
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| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1978 – 1982 (The Paul) 1980 - 1984 (Firebrand) |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid Walnut (Mahogany 82-84) |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Scale | 24.75" |
| Woods | |
| Body | Walnut |
| Neck | Walnut |
| Fretboard | 22 fret - Ebony |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Pickup(s) | 2 T-tops |
The The Paul is an electric guitar made by Gibson Guitar Corporation. The first model was manufactured from 1978 to 1982.[1] It was targeted to customers who wanted Gibson quality and reputation at a lower price point. It included such items as the Tune-O-Matic bridge (but nickel plated rather than gold) and attained further cost savings by not including the carved top (often maple) seen on most Les Paul variants. It has a solid walnut body and neck.
In 1996, the model was resurrected with the The Paul II, with a mahogany body and carved top like a Les Paul Studio instead of the flat top of prior models of The Paul. The body is 2/3 as thick as a normal Les Paul and features a rear belly cut as well. In 1998 The Paul II was replaced by The Paul SL, itself discontinued in 1999.
