Sweetwater-exclusive Viper Blue Gloss Finish
This Sweetwater-exclusive Les Paul Custom takes Gibson Custom’s most refined solidbody to a whole new level, sporting a beautiful AAA quilt top coated in a moody Viper Blue Gloss finish. Underneath the top resides a hand-picked ultra-lightweight mahogany body, loaded with two Burstbucker pickups that deliver both immaculate clarity and classic humbucking power. On the opposite end, this Les Paul Custom sports a mahogany neck in a medium “C” profile to appeal to players of all sizes and styles, topped off with the Les Paul Custom’s signature fingerboard upgrade: elegant ebony. Lastly, rock-solid Grover Keystone tuners and a classic Tune-o-matic bridge outfit the Les Paul Custom AAA Quilt Top with a level of playability and performance only rivaled by its distinguished cosmetics. If you're after a Les Paul Custom that stands apart from the crowd, look no further than the Les Paul Custom AAA Quilt Top — available only at Sweetwater!
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Burstbucker pickups offer vintage clarity and modern power
This Les Paul Custom is loaded with dual Burstbucker humbuckers that capture the warmth, depth, and sheer clarity of Gibson’s most iconic pickup: the PAF humbucker. From the mis-matched wiring to the Alnico II pickups to the non-wax potted design, Burstbucker are a stunningly accurate recreation of late ‘50s Gibson humbucker tone, with just a touch more power to better drive your favorite tube amp into sweet saturation. What’s more, unlike the pickups used in the original Les Paul Customs, this guitar utilizes a lower output pickup in the neck (Burstbucker 2) and a hotter output pickup in the bridge (Burstbucker 3) to better balance between positions.
A classic tonewood recipe for sustain and articulation
Although the original Les Paul Custom had an all-mahogany body, today’s Custom features a mahogany body with a beautiful AAA-grade quilt maple top. This combination serves up the density needed for massive sustain and precise note articulation. The result is a highly playable instrument that looks and sounds incredible.
Nitro finish, for the look and feel of a classic
This Les Paul Custom AAA Quilt Top wears a gorgeous 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 amazing, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. This guitar has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.
Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom AAA Quilt Top Electric Guitar Features:
- Sweetwater exclusive Viper Blue Gloss finish
- Ultra-lightweight mahogany body provides a solid tonal foundation, with a clarity-enhancing AAA quilted maple top
- Mahogany neck carved into a Medium “C” profile that’s sure to please players of all styles and backgrounds
- Elegant ebony fingerboard studded with mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Long tenon neck joint provides incredible sustain and resonance
- Gibson Burstbucker pickups capture the rich, articulate tone of a late ‘50s PAF, but with a touch more power
- Grover Keystone machine heads for elegant looks and maximum tuning stability
