Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver fans will undoubtedly be familiar with the guitar that Slash named “Jessica.” Jessica has been Slash’s main stage guitar since 1988. The original Jessica was a factory second and one of two Les Paul guitars that Gibson sent to Slash in the late 80s. Now Gibson is proud to introduce a new model based on Slash’s old favorite. Jessica features a three-piece plain maple top on a non-weight-relieved mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage neck profile. Jessica is powered by a pair of Custom Burstbucker pickups with Alnico 2 magnets that are hand-wired to Orange Drop capacitors. Originally a bright Cherry Sunburst, Slash had Jessica refinished, which is reflected, minus the considerable road wear on the original, in the gloss nitrocellulose Honey Burst with Red Back finish used on the new model. Slash’s signature is reproduced on the truss rod cover, and Schaller Strap Locks are preinstalled on the guitar. Other extras include a Slash pick set, a USA leather strap, a multi-tool, and a blank truss rod cover in the included hardshell case.

Specifications

Body

Body Styles: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany
Top: 3-piece Maple
Binding: Single Ply, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None

Neck

Profile: 50s Vintage
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo / Fret Over Binding
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in
End Of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 in
Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck

Hardware

Finish: Chrome
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
Pickguard: Cream (Not Installed)
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Slash Signature
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch washer: Cream
Jack Plate Cover: Chrome
Strap Buttons: Schaller Strap Locks

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico 2 (Double Black Exposed Coils)
Bridge Pickup: Custom Burstbucker Alnico 2 (Double Black Exposed Coils)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: Ernie Ball .010-.046
Case: Hardshell
Accessories: Slash Pick Set, Extra Blank Truss Rod Cover, USA Leather Strap, Multi-tool