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Gibson 2016 HP models - quick question...

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StefBStefB Frets: 2572
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The HP variants of this year's Gibsons have the e-tune, metal nut and, in some cases, a sculpted heel.

Reading between the lines of waffle on Gibson's website, am I correct in thinking that the HPs have the 2015 width neck?  In Gibson's own words, "wider soloist neck width", as opposed to "historic original 1 11/16" neck width" - are these essentially 2015 guitars with the odd tweak then, to use up stocks of necks and nuts I guess?

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  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 25561
    I think that's right.

    I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd


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  • eSullyeSully Frets: 981
    Not sure what model you're referring to but I own a 2015 Trad and played a 2016 HP LP and the HP I played definitely didn't have the same neck width as the 2015 range but depending on the model this might be different. It should say on the Gibson site.
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  • eSullyeSully Frets: 981
    Just looked it up as I was curious

    2015 standard - Width: 1.795"

    2016 HP Standard - Width: 1.745"

    2016 T Standard - Width: 1.695"
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  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 25561
    That's a tiny difference!

    I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd


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  • StefBStefB Frets: 2572
    eSully said:
    Not sure what model you're referring to but I own a 2015 Trad and played a 2016 HP LP and the HP I played definitely didn't have the same neck width as the 2015 range but depending on the model this might be different. It should say on the Gibson site.

    I was looking at the Flying Vs in particular, there's some nice Black Friday offers on them.  Gibson website is silent on the HP model's actual neck width though.
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  • eSullyeSully Frets: 981
    Looks the same as the standard HP. So slightly wider than the T models but not as wide as 2015.

    Fingerboard Details

    Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
    Frets: 22
    Nut/End of Board: 1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board
    Scale: Equal tempered 62.865 cm / 24.75"
    Binding: Cream
    Side Dots (Color): Black

    http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2016/USA/Flying-V/High-Performance.aspx

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