For Sale: 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom – Alpine White | Ebony Fingerboard | OHSC

Up for sale is a 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in Alpine White, complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case.

This classic Les Paul Custom has aged beautifully, with the Alpine White finish developing a warmer appearance along with extensive natural finish checking and honest playwear. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, and the unmistakable appointments of a Les Paul Custom, it has a fantastic naturally aged look.

The certificate of authenticity is not included.

Condition

Very Good – 8.5/10

This guitar shows honest cosmetic wear and natural aging, including:

• Light scratches
• Small dings
• Aging and discoloration of the Alpine White finish
• Extensive finish checking throughout
• Light tarnishing and aging of the gold hardware

There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues.

The guitar is original with the exception of the replaced plastic control knobs.

The neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear. It has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier with low action and plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with no buzzing or dead spots.

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom
• Year: 2005
• Made In: USA
• Serial Number: CS52640
• Finish: Alpine White
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1.67"
• Neck Depth: .85" at 1st Fret / .99" at 12th Fret
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker
• Hardware: Gold
• Weight: 10 lbs 4 oz
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case
• COA: Not Included

Naturally Aged Alpine White Finish

One of the standout features of this Les Paul Custom is the way its Alpine White finish has naturally aged over the past two decades.

The finish shows extensive checking along with areas of discoloration, light scratches, and small dings, while the gold hardware has developed light tarnishing. Together, these details give the guitar genuine played-in character that could only come from years of natural aging.

The dark ebony fingerboard provides a striking contrast against the aged white finish and gold hardware.

Ebony Fingerboard & Rounded Neck

The mahogany neck has a comfortable rounded profile, measuring .85" at the 1st fret and .99" at the 12th, with a measured 1.67" nut width.

The ebony fingerboard provides the smooth, solid playing surface associated with Les Paul Customs of this era, while the frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear.

Gibson 490R & 498T Humbuckers

The Gibson 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers provide the powerful, versatile voice associated with Les Paul Customs of this period.

The 490R offers a warm, full neck tone, while the higher-output 498T delivers plenty of punch, clarity, and sustain from the bridge position.

Original Gibson Custom Shop Case

The original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case is included.

The case shows cosmetic wear from use but remains fully functional and provides solid protection for storage, transportation, and shipping.

Transparency & Photos

The photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.

At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly show the finish checking, scratches, dings, hardware tarnishing, and other cosmetic details.

We don’t just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.

• Professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier
• Honest, accurate condition descriptions
• Real photos of the actual instrument—never stock images
• Thousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide
• Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation

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