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Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom (Ebony with Gold Hardware)

Item ID: LPCEBGH

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Carved Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Ebony

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This is a custom built guitar from our friends at Gibson Custom. Because of the special care involved, it can sometimes take months to produce and deliver. Please call for more information.

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Style, Grace, and Elegance

And It can rock harder than a pickup full of bricks if it needs to. The truth is, the Les Paul Custom has it all. You get the classy ebony and gold looks, the easy playability, and the perfect variety of tones - the perfect balance of warm rhythm and hot, singing lead tones. Other features include the traditional Mahogany back/Maple top construction, Richlite fingerboard with pearl inlays on a Mahogany neck, and matched Gibson humbuckers.

Gibson's Custom, Art, Historic division provides an atmosphere for a select group of inspired artisans to carry on Gibson's century-old tradition of creating exquisite, investment quality instrumentsthat represent the highest standards of imaginative design and masterful craftsmanship.


Gibson Les Paul Custom Features:
  • Color: Ebony
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Wood: 1-piece mahogany
  • Neck Shape: rounded profile
  • Top Wood: Carved maple top
  • Back Wood: Solid mahogany back
  • Machine Heads: Metal tulip tuners
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • No. of Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
  • Position Markers: Pearl block inlays
  • Pickups: 490 Alnico (R) and 498 Alnico (T) humbucking
  • Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
  • Pickup Switching: 3-way selector switch
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Nashville TOM/Stopbar bridge/tailpiece
  • Hardware: Gold
  • Custom Shop case included

Specification Detail
Body Type Les Paul
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Mahogany
Top Material Carved Maple
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Color Ebony
Neck Material Mahogany
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Richlite
Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Block Inlays
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.687"
Bridge/Tailpiece Nashville Tune-o-Matic Bridge, Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners Gold Tulip Tuners
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup 490 Alnico Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup 498 Alnico Humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Selector
Case Included Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number LPCEBGH1

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Reviews

based on 5 reviews

Nice guitar

by from Vinton, Va.
January 22, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
It's by far the best piece I have put my hands on. I own several guitars including a 58 and 59. Although the reissue guitars are great the custom piece just feels right if ya know what I mean. Expensi... read more [+]ve but worth the price close [-]

next level

by Bruce Sokolovic from NYC
November 21, 2011
Music Background: 23 years of musical demolition
When you feel you are a serious guitar player, get a serious guitar. This is a sledgehammer amongst fly swatters for rock and roll. Is YOUR playing worth 4 grand? Only you know the answer. If it is, a... read more [+] custom is pretty tough to beat. close [-]

Worth the Wait

by Stretchr from Athens, Georgia, USA
February 23, 2011
Music Background: Longtime Hobbyist, Semi-pro
Been an "axe-man" over 45 years and this is far and away the ballsiest, 'pluck a note and come back tomorrow to hear it finally fade out', 'kiss you on the neck and blow in your ear sweet' or 'shred t... read more [+]ill you scream and give in' range, 'do whatever you want and then STILL be capable of doing more' Les Paul I've ever played. That's why it's the Gibson Les Paul Custom I finally bought.

Didn't want a sports car and got a wife that's way too good to trade in, so it was the midlife crisis gift to myself that everyone agreed with. My only problem is figuring out which I like more, playing it or looking at it..........NOT!

Definitely PLAYING IT!

To all of you who say it's too expensive, this kind of quality involves a huge investment of time, the years of experience of the luthier, the equipment and everything else that goes into an instrument of this renown. You want something less expensive look to an assembly-line guitar...and you'll likely get what you pay for. I think this "Fretless Wonder Black Beauty" is worth every penny! Besides, there's something to be said for waiting until you can afford to buy what you really want instead of just being willing to "settle". Yes, it takes more time but at least in my case it was absolutely "Worth the Wait!" close [-]

Awesome Guitar

by Henry from Milwaukee, WI
October 16, 2007
Music Background: Rocker wanabe
Best guitar I have ever played...like the guy before me said, the sustain and sound is incredible. Seems like all the guitars I have had seem to have something harmonically off on them all in there o... read more [+]wn ways, but this one is dead on. Maybe there is a better guitar out there somewhere but I have yet to find it. One thing keep in mind, I have a black one and it scratches easily. Not sure why but Gibson guitars seem to get fine scratches easily on the surface...nothing severe but its not a bullet proof finish. I have had $300 yamahas with a more durable clear coat. Otherwise amazing sound! close [-]

Best of the Best

by Scott Heatwole from Fayetteville, Nc
September 1, 2004
Music Background:
I've played alot of guitars in my 13 years of experience. I've played SGs, Flying Vs, numerous ESPs, Ibanezes, Washburns and Deans... None can even come close to this guitar. I own a gibso... read more [+]n explorer, a melody maker and a stratocaster. Getting the Les Paul Custom was the best decision I ever made. It's a bit heavier than a normal guitar, but that's a small price to pay for the God of all guitars. Pick one up... You won't be disappointed. The tone and sustain is simply amazing, and virtually unattainable by lesser guitars. I rarely touch any of my other guitars now. close [-]

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