Gibson Les Paul Vixen TV Yellow 2006
Gibson LP Vixen, TV Yellow, made in USA 2006. The Les Paul Vixen launched at the Winter
NAMM show in 2006. It was initially designed with female players in mind, although I'm sure the fellas will appreciate this too. It's a slim, lightweight body, similar in depth to a Melody Maker on an SG, but featuring the sleep carved top we all love on an LP. The wraparound bridge, set neck and low mass combine for plenty of natural resonance and unplugged volume; it feels very alive in the hands. The thinner shape affects the tone too, adding a little bit of extra articulation and snap to the mix, which brings out the best in the pickups. The neck is smooth and gooey with a rounded voice, while the bridge is a little hotter and delivers the snarly crunch with enthusiasm. The finish has a bit of natural wear, which is all part of the plan with these thin satin nitro guitars; it looks awesome. At time of writing, this was the only example of this model I could find for sale anywhere, so hey: if you're keen, be quick and clean.
Model: Gibson Les Paul Vixen
Made: USA; 2006
Serial: 004960306
Finish: TV Yellow; satin nitrocellulose
Body: mahogany inc carved top, slimline depth
Neck: mahogany, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, 43mm nut, moderate 'Slim 60s Taper' shape
Weight: 3.220kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gibson 498T/490R humbucker x2
Accessories: Gibson brown & pink hard case, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples and scuffs on the end, scuffs on both edges, 'hanger burn' around the neck join and some minor scuffs on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, the back has bald patches behind the first and third frets as well as minor play wear and scuffs up and down the rest. The back has widespread minor buckle rash scratches, dimples and dents on the belly carve and elbow area, scuffs along the back and bottom edges and some rub wear on the bottom horn. The sides have scuffs on the top horn, dimples and dents in the elbow area, a bald patch and some rub wear on the back edge, dimples near the jack and some dimples and scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the switch and horns, rub wear the pickups and bridge, rub wear and scuffs in the elbow area and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only