Gibson Les Paul Custom - Ebony with Hardshell Case

The Gibson Les Paul Custom: A Black-Tie Icon with Unmatched Tone and Elegance

Premium Craftsmanship from the Gibson Custom Shop

Representing the pinnacle of Gibson’s craftsmanship and legacy, the Les Paul Custom in Ebony is a flagship model that marries timeless design with cutting-edge performance. Handcrafted in the Gibson Custom Shop, this guitar brings together traditional appointments and modern refinements that players demand today. With its “tuxedo” aesthetics and top-tier components, it’s built not just to impress but to inspire.

Rich Tonewoods and Supreme Playability

The body features a resonant 1-piece mahogany back topped with a 2-piece plain maple cap, delivering a punchy midrange with elegant sustain and refined top-end clarity. A solid mahogany neck with a long tenon construction ensures maximum energy transfer between neck and body, contributing to its focused resonance and long, singing sustain. The smooth, solid ebony fingerboard adds snappy articulation under your fingers, offering premium feel and responsiveness across the fretboard.

Vintage-Inspired Electronics with Modern Muscle

At the heart of the Les Paul Custom’s tone are the 490R and 498T humbuckers, a dynamic duo designed to cover the entire sonic spectrum. The 490R in the neck provides warmth and clarity ideal for jazz runs or creamy leads, while the 498T bridge pickup delivers a higher-output voice with aggression and bite perfect for driving rock tones. The hand-wired harness with CTS pots and Switchcraft components guarantees a touch-sensitive, expressive control layout.

Elegant Appointments and Iconic Style

From the multi-ply body and headstock binding to the mother of pearl block inlays, every detail is executed with impeccable precision. Gold hardware, including Grover Kidney tuners and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop bar tailpiece, complements the deep ebony gloss finish with a regal, commanding presence on any stage.

Built for Performance, Ready for the Stage

Whether you're chasing rich, vintage textures or soaring modern leads, this instrument answers with authority. The 24.75-inch scale length and 1.687-inch nut width provide a familiar, fast-playing neck that suits both rhythm and lead playing. With 22 frets and a compound radius feel, bends and fast runs come naturally, while the weight-relieved body enhances comfort for longer sessions.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Les Paul

• Back: 1-Piece Mahogany

• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple

• Weight Relief: 9-Hole

• Binding: Multi-ply

• Neck: Solid Mahogany

• Nut Width: 1.687 inches

• Fingerboard: Solid Ebony

• Scale Length: 24.75 inches

• Number of Frets: 22

• Nut: Corian

• Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Stop Bar

• Knobs: Black Speed Knobs

• Tuners: Grover Kidney

• Plating: Gold

• Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker

• Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker

• Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch

• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell

• Included Accessories: Hardshell case and case candy

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.