USED Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite TV Wheat w/ Gig Bag

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite in TV Wheat brings the unmistakable look and feel of a Les Paul into a thinner, lighter, and exceptionally comfortable package. This particular example is in Very Good used condition, includes its factory Gibson gig bag, and has been completely set up by Metz Music so it is playing at its best and ready to go.

Built in the USA, the Les Paul Modern Lite features an all-mahogany body with a comfortable belly cut, a mahogany SlimTaper neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Gibson 490R and 498T humbuckers. The result is a Les Paul that retains the powerful, familiar Gibson voice while offering a lighter and more ergonomic playing experience.

The distinctive TV Wheat satin finish gives this Les Paul Modern Lite a unique look, while the matching headstock and black appointments add to its understated, modern character.

A Lighter, More Comfortable Les Paul

The Les Paul Modern Lite was designed around the classic Les Paul formula with player comfort in mind.

Its thinner all-mahogany body makes the instrument lighter and well balanced compared with a traditional Les Paul, while the rear belly cut provides additional comfort when the guitar is against your body.

The mahogany construction also gives the Modern Lite the familiar warmth and sustain associated with the Les Paul platform.

Gibson 490R & 498T Humbuckers

At the heart of the Les Paul Modern Lite is a proven Gibson pickup combination.

The 490R neck humbucker delivers warm, full-bodied tones with plenty of clarity, while the 498T bridge humbucker provides a more aggressive and powerful voice that works especially well for rock, blues, hard rock, and higher-gain applications.

With two individual volume controls, two tone controls, and a traditional three-way pickup selector, the Modern Lite offers the familiar Les Paul control layout players know and love.

SlimTaper Neck & Rosewood Fingerboard

The Modern Lite's mahogany SlimTaper neck provides a fast, comfortable playing feel without straying too far from the classic Gibson experience.

The Indian rosewood fingerboard features a 12" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets, giving the guitar a versatile platform for everything from rhythm playing and blues bends to lead work.

The 24.75" Gibson scale length also contributes to the familiar feel and slightly relaxed string tension that Les Paul players expect.

TV Wheat Satin Nitrocellulose Finish

One of the most distinctive aspects of this guitar is its TV Wheat satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

The understated light finish gives this Les Paul Modern Lite a vintage-inspired appearance while allowing the thinner body design and matching headstock to stand out. Black appointments and chrome hardware complete the look.

This particular guitar does have some small paint chips on the headstock and on the back, consistent with its Very Good used condition. Otherwise, it remains in really great shape.

Fully Set Up by Metz Music

This guitar has received a complete setup by Metz Music and is playing at its absolute best.

Rather than simply passing along a used instrument as-is, we make sure the guitar is ready to play when it arrives at your door.

It is a great option for a player looking for an authentic USA-made Gibson Les Paul without the weight and traditional bulk of a full-size Les Paul.

Specs

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite
• Finish: TV Wheat
• Condition: Very Good – Used
• Country of Origin: USA
• Body: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Les Paul / Single Cutaway
• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.70"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickguard: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Gibson Factory Gig Bag
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Number of Strings: 6

Why Choose the Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite?

Lighter Les Paul Design

The thinner all-mahogany body and rear belly cut make this Les Paul particularly comfortable for extended playing.

Classic Gibson Humbucker Tone

The 490R neck and 498T bridge pickups provide a versatile combination of warm neck tones and powerful bridge sounds.

SlimTaper Neck

The mahogany SlimTaper profile offers a comfortable, fast-playing feel.

Distinctive TV Wheat Finish

The satin TV Wheat finish gives this Les Paul Modern Lite a unique appearance that stands apart from traditional Les Paul finishes.

USA-Made Gibson

The Les Paul Modern Lite is built in the USA as part of Gibson's Les Paul lineup.

Professionally Set Up

This particular used example has been completely set up by Metz Music and is ready to play.

Factory Gig Bag Included

The guitar comes with its factory Gibson gig bag.

Condition

This Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite is in Very Good used condition. There are some small paint chips on the headstock and on the back of the guitar, but otherwise it is in really great shape.

Please review the photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual instrument.

What's Included

• Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite TV Wheat
• Factory Gibson gig bag
  

Shipping

Your guitar will be professionally packaged and shipped fully insured so it arrives safely and ready to play.

Why Shop at Metz Music?

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Shop with confidence at Metz Music and experience the difference that comes from a music store that truly cares about your sound.