{"product_id":"les-paul-blue-burst","title":"Les Paul - Blue Burst","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Burst Les Paul Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Burst Les Paul Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the timeless single-cutaway LP design with an unusual blue-to-natural burst finish and a highly visible figured top. A warm golden centre dominates the body before transitioning through lighter tones into vivid turquoise-blue around the upper edges, creating a distinctive alternative to traditional Les Paul sunburst finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome-covered humbuckers, clear control knobs and chrome bridge hardware keep the appointments relatively understated, allowing the figured top and unusual colour transition to remain the focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who like the classic proportions of a Les Paul but want something considerably different from traditional cherry, tobacco or heritage-style finishes, this blue burst model offers a striking modern interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Burst Figured Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standout feature is the guitar's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue burst figured top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm natural\/golden colour covers most of the centre and lower portion of the body, leaving the horizontal figuring clearly visible beneath the transparent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving towards the upper edges, the natural colour transitions through lighter shades before reaching a vivid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturquoise-blue outer burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an unusual approach to a burst finish and gives the guitar a very different appearance from conventional blue Les Paul-style guitars where blue typically dominates the entire top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Visible Flame-Style Figuring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transparent finish allows the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflame-style figuring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e underneath to remain one of the strongest visual elements of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal figuring runs across the top, becoming particularly noticeable through the lighter central section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the centre hasn't been covered by a dark or opaque colour, the natural-looking grain remains clearly visible and gives the top considerably more depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Les Paul-Inspired Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the unusual finish is the familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul-inspired single-cutaway body shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded lower bout, carved-top appearance and upper cutaway retain the traditional LP silhouette, while light-coloured binding traces the outside edge of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination works particularly well here: the classic shape keeps the guitar recognisable, while the unconventional blue burst gives it its own identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Chrome-Covered Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echrome-covered humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the traditional HH pickup arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the zebra pickups on the green Les Paul Standard we just worked on, these covered pickups give this model a cleaner and slightly more refined appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck and bridge humbuckers can be selected using the three-way toggle positioned on the upper bout, providing the familiar Les Paul-style electronics configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Pickguard Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother noticeable feature is the absence of a pickguard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaving the pickguard off means more of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efigured blue-and-natural top remains visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around the neck pickup and upper section of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a guitar where the finish is such a major part of the design, this cleaner appearance makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Four-Control Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour controls are positioned in the familiar Les Paul arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-volume and two-tone configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides individual adjustment for the neck and bridge pickups, retaining the traditional functionality expected from this style of guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent control knobs complement the finish without obscuring the figured top underneath them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTune-o-Matic-Style Bridge \u0026amp; Stopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar features a 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inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight binding runs along the neck edges, continuing the detailed appearance of the body and reinforcing the classic Les Paul-inspired styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a much more traditional neck treatment than the body colour might initially suggest, helping balance the modern finish with familiar LP design cues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural-Finished Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the angle shown, the sides of the guitar reveal a warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural wood-style appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing another contrast with the brightly coloured top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps visually separate the figured top from the remainder of the body and gives the instrument an attractive combination of natural and contemporary styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Different Kind of Blue Les Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this guitar especially interesting is that it isn't simply a Les Paul-style guitar covered in blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden natural centre remains the dominant part of the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with turquoise-blue concentrated around the upper perimeter. 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