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This Les Paul Radiates Grandeur

Is Gibson Custom's Les Paul Ultima the ultimate solidbody electric guitar? Quite possibly. With its jaw-dropping quilt maple top, the Ultima is the ultimate eye (and ear) candy for your fans. Wrap your hand around the satisfyingly chunky neck and let your fingers dance on the buttery ebony fingerboard, graced with with Gibson's elegant Tree of Life inlay. The Ultima is fitted with a pair of '57 Classic humbuckers, gold hardware, and a special Ultima headstock insignia. If you want an instrument that radiates grandeur, there's only one of these - and Sweetwater's got it. Gibson Custom's Les Paul Ultima.

Gibson Custom Les Paul Ultima Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:

• Craftsmanship doesn't get any better than this
  
• '57 Classic humbuckers give you amazing tonal versatility, power, and sustain
  
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, for the look of a lightly aged classic

Craftsmanship doesn't get any better than this
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Ultima radiates magnificence. Now, we realize that's a strong word, but you've got to see the Ultima up close to fully grasp the sheer grandeur of this axe. Gibson's Custom Shop luthiers have lavished the Ultima with the nth degree of fanatical care, gracing the guitar with the finest tonewoods and fittings possible. From it looks, to its tone and playability, the Les Paul Ultima is second to none. And did we mention there's only one of them? Better call your Sales Engineer now!

'57 Classic humbuckers give you amazing tonal versatility, power, and sustain
Gibson Custom's Les Paul Ultima is fitted with a pair of PAF-style '57 Classic humbuckers. These pickups sport authentic Alnico II magnets, and are wound with 42-AWG enamel-coated wire - just like the originals. The coils are wax potted to ward off microphonic squeal, making them the perfect pups for your high-gain excesses. Classically routed through independent volume and tone controls, this dynamic duo serves up articulate, warm voicings from the neck position, soaring liquid bridge tones, and a broad range of sweet crunch in between.

Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, for the look of a lightly aged classic
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Ultima wears a gorgeous lightly aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes - standard back in the day - are significantly thinner than today's polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to "breathe." Nitro finishes not only look vintage-y wonderful; they also enhance the instrument's tonal qualities. This guitar has the look and feel of a gently aged classic.

Gibson Custom Les Paul Ultima Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

• Quilt maple top
  
• Ebony fingerboard with Tree of Life inlay
  
• Two '57 Classic humbuckers
  
• Gold hardware
  
• Weight: eight pounds, 8 ounces
  
• Hardshell Case included

Here's your chance to snag your ultimate axe: Gibson Custom's Les Paul Ultima!

Specification Detail Body Type Les Paul Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Material Mahogany Top Material Quilt maple Body Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer Color Dark Iced Tea Burst Neck Material Mahogany Neck Shape '50s Rounded Scale Length 24.75" Fingerboard Material Ebony, bound Fingerboard Inlay Trapezoid Number of Frets 22 Nut Width 1.6875" Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-o-matic bridge / stopbar Tuners Gold Number of Pickups 2 Neck Pickup '57 Classic humbucker Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup Bridge Pickup '57 Classic humbucker Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone; 3-way toggle Case Included Hardshell Manufacturer Part Number CQ-S5251