The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Murphy Aged Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Cherry Teaburst
Relic or Aging Level: Murphy Lab Light Aged
Serial Number: 961838
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Weight: 8lbs 14oz

Body:
Body Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top Material: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Neck Binding: Cream
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Hardware:
Bridge: ABR-1
Fret Wire: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
Switch Cap: Amber Catalin
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring