Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (with Case)
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From the carved maple top to the pearl block fretboard inlays, Gibson's Les Paul Custom has a build quality and beauty that other guitars can only aspire to.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Carved maple top | Impeccable feel, enhanced body contours |
Tune-o-matic bridge | Adjustable action and precise intonation |
490R and 498T humbucking pickups | Sweet, vintage tone with crystal-clear character |
Ebony fretboard | Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood |
Overview
As the flagship model from Gibson Custom Shop, the Les Paul Custom lives up to the high standards set by its 1950s archetype while evolving to a level of tone and performance more suited to today's musical demands. Beneath the layers of its "tuxedo" appointments lies the crisp, edgy voice of a matched 490/498 humbucker set, a solid Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for maximum sustain and a two-piece maple top over a solid mahogany body which adds the perfect amount of sonic bite to everything from jazz to hard rock. It sounds as good as it looks, and it looks as good as it sounds!
Specs
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687"
End of Board Width: 2.24"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Neck Joint: Long Tenon
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Weight Relief: 9-Hole
Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: Brass
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickup Covers: Gold-Plated
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687"
End of Board Width: 2.24"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Neck Joint: Long Tenon
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Weight Relief: 9-Hole
Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: Brass
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickup Covers: Gold-Plated
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Ebony
- Shipping Weight: 23.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): LPC-EBGH1E
- Alpine White
- Shipping Weight: 23.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 18 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): LPC-AWGH1E
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(277 ratings)
Submitted March 22, 2009 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Legendary, and for good reason."
Verified Customer
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Sound
The 498T is bright compared to the PAF of yesteryear. I like the 498T though.
The quality is there, those who rate it down don't know how to set up a guitar or just have an axe to grind (no pun intended). They are made of wood, made by human hands and hey guess what...THE ARE ADJUSTABLE FOR A REASON!
Features
Timeless design.
Ease of Use
Ebony fretboard plays like butter
Quality
No issues. 2004 and newer are made in Gibson's Custom Shop.
Value
Yes they are expensive but you will have a real instrument designed to out live you!
Manufacturer Support
Always respond quickly to email questions
The Wow Factor
Black Beauty.......
Musical Background:
Hobbyist and Active Musician!
Musical Style:
Rock, metal, blues
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