Great sound, like an electrified guitar should sound. Sweet and responsive to it's master.

I have the 3 pickup model and it has a variety of sounds so no matter what syle you play you can find your own sound.

Gibson guitars in my opinion are made the best, and this custom shop one is even a touch better

Worth the money and watch the value go up

never needed any,and thats the best kind of support

I bought it

active musician

southern, country gospel

I play jazz. In comparison to other LP models this one is suited better for a jazz guitarist. It has a warmer tone, woodier & rich and that's probably why Les Paul himself used it on many of his TV appearances. It can be adapted for rock but the other LP's, i.e Standards, Classics, etc tend to be more metallic sounding.

I bought mine in South London, England in 1984 at a time when Gibson were having huge difficulties. There were just no Black Custom LPs anywhere to be found. There were a few in Cherry Red floating around. I had to wait about 10 months for one to be imported and it came to me without accessories(just in a case). The components are first class. Everything was set just right.

The first thing i noticed about it was the very low action. Fast but wide neck which is chunky. I have small hands and the neck width took getting used to but the low action compensated for this.(i think the LP Standard has the thinnest neck and is great for small hands) String bends can prove a problem though with very low action. Again if you play jazz then you don't bend strings all that much. You can acheive a variety of sounds but i tend to prefer to switch to middle position where one gets a unique, hollow, almost semi-acoustic tone. The biggest problems i have with this guitar is the weight (11 lbs) and the heavily lacquered neck which tends to get grabby when hot. I have been told the remedy is to use wire wool to take a layer of lacquer off.

Overall the product is excellent apart from a few minor snags. The nut had sharp edges to it and for some reason the grooves on the nut won't accept any other guage but .09-.42 strings. This must have something to do with the problems Gibson were having in the early 1980s. One day i will change the nut. But the guitar is rock solid! Built to last, and i'm sure it will outlive both me & my family. After 23 years it still looks almost brand new.

The thing to remember about LP Customs is that the only customised specs are the colour, gold trimmings,pearl inlays. Other than this the electric components are no different to any other LP models. So bearing this in mind i'm not sure why the price difference is so vast between the Custom & other models. It should be alot cheaper and more accessible to those less likely to afford it.

Tried to contact the company back in 1984 concerning the minor problems but nothing transpired.

If you're intending to stand all night onstage with it then it might be advisable to wear an athletic support. It's hard to look sexy if your back is curving. But if you are seated then it's comfortable. The Les Paul Custom is an eye catcher and looks just the way Les Paul intended ( like an expensive Tuxedo).

Once active musician.

Jazz, Blues.

can be warm or crunchy with equal quality just depends how you want to set your gear

I prefer a more slender neck like the 60's feel. I dont care for the four knobs. I never use the tone control on the guitar. I put them at 10 and forget they exist. The volume controls are uncomfortable but the only time I use them is for sound effect on a slow lead.

love the feel and the sound. what more can you ask for. i have some friends that think it's too heavy

a little pricey

never needed it

SEMI-ACTIVE. STILL DO RADIO JINGLES AND SOME OCASSIONAL APPEARNACES

ROCK/COUNTRY

The sound is flexible and quality is great, perfect for any style of playing

You can get "The Sound" you want from this guitar to match to your preference

Excellent quality in wood and pickups

For top of the line Gibson equipment this is a great price and well worth it, do your research and youll also agree

You wont need much support with a product of this caliber

Gibson has a great appeal not only in its quality but craftsmansihp as well

Active Musician

Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Power Metal

this is the best guitar ever

i feel like its the best