For Sale: 1998 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty – Ebony | Burstbucker 2 & 3 | Gibson HSC

Up for sale is a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty in Ebony, complete with a Gibson hard-shell case.

This late-’90s Les Paul Custom features the classic combination of a mahogany body, carved maple top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, pearl block inlays, multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and split-diamond headstock inlay.

The guitar has been upgraded with a Gibson Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, providing a versatile vintage-inspired humbucker pairing. The original pickups are not included.

Condition

Very Good – 8.5/10

This guitar is in very good condition, showing light scratches and some dings throughout from normal use.

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

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

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

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Custom
• Year: 1998
• Made In: USA
• Serial Number: 92478470
• Finish: Ebony / Black Beauty
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Medium Rounded – Slightly on the Thinner Side of Medium
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Inlays: Pearl Blocks
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.70"
• Neck Depth: .84" at 1st Fret / .97" at 12th Fret
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 2
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 3
• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Hardware: Gold
• Weight: 9 lbs 10 oz
• Case: Gibson Hard-Shell Case
• Original Pickups: Not Included

Classic Black Beauty Design

The Ebony finish and elaborate Custom appointments give this guitar the unmistakable appearance that earned the model its enduring “Black Beauty” nickname.

Its multi-ply binding, gold hardware, pearl block inlays, and split-diamond headstock inlay distinguish the Custom from the more understated Les Paul Standard and give it one of Gibson’s most recognizable designs.

Ebony Fingerboard & Playability

The ebony fingerboard is a particularly desirable feature of this 1998 example, providing the traditional look and feel associated with Les Paul Customs from this era.

The medium-rounded mahogany neck falls slightly toward the thinner side of medium, providing a comfortable profile with enough substance to feel solid without being overly bulky.

Burstbucker 2 & Burstbucker 3 Humbuckers

A Gibson Burstbucker 2 in the neck position is paired with a hotter Burstbucker 3 in the bridge.

The combination provides warm, articulate neck tones along with a stronger bridge response suited to everything from clean playing to classic rock and higher-gain applications, while retaining the familiar Les Paul two-volume, two-tone control layout.

Transparency & Photos

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

Close-up images taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set for complete transparency.

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

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 20 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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