The Sound and Feel of the '70s
The classic sound and feel of the mid-'70s guitar is back with the Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue solidbody electric guitar. This era-specific instrument has a 3-piece maple top, a mahogany/maple/mahogany pancake body, a 3-piece mahogany neck, a neck volute, and much more. And when you're looking for that cool mid-'70s rock tone, you'll appreciate Gibson Custom's attention to detail when they created the Super 74 alnico humbuckers. From construction to tone to playability, the Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Reissue is a collector's and a player's dream come true.
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- A classic is back and ready to rock
- Period-correct body and neck build for vintage tone
- Super 74 humbuckers deliver era-specific tone
The Les Paul Custom has always been a guitar that embodies class, amazing playability, and great tone. The Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue solidbody electric guitar brings back an era-specific classic that was favored by players like Randy Rhoads and Lindsey Buckingham. Gibson Custom has brought back this sought-after guitar in all it's glory. From the 3-piece maple top to the 3-piece mahogany neck to reproduction Alnico III pickups, this axe is ready for any gig from the wedding reception to the rock club to sold-out arenas.
Period-correct body and neck build for vintage toneThe Les Paul Custom had some unique and very notable design changes in the '70s. The Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue embodies many of these changes that standout to collectors. From the period-correct 3-piece maple top to the 3-piece mahogany neck with neck volute and ebony fretboard, this guitar offers true vintage appointments. It even sports the pancake body mahogany/maple/mahogany construction with 0.5" slotted weight relief. Take it from the Sweetwater crew - the Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue has the tone and feel you expect from a custom guitar.
Super 74 humbuckers deliver era-specific toneDesigned to evoke the sound and spirit of mid-'70s rock, the Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue sports a pair of Super '74 pickups. Loaded with Alnico III magnets, these pickups were painstakingly re-created from original pickups from the era. When you're looking for that classic sound of mid-'70s and early-'80s Les Pauls, you'll appreciate the work and detail Gibson Custom put into the 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue.
Gibson Custom 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:- Accurate reissue of a 1974 Les Paul Custom
- Mahogany/maple/mahogany pancake body and 3-piece maple top for sustain and tone
- Super 74 humbuckers deliver period-correct tone
- 3-piece mahogany neck with neck volute is topped with an ebony fretboard
- Vintage-style witch hat knobs add to the vintage look
- Includes hardshell case and certificate of authenticity