Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar GH 2014 in Trans Wine Red w/Hardcase

Excellent condition, one minor impression on rear of guitar (as pictured), Gorgeous Wine Red Top with lovely subtle quilting

The introduction of the Les Paul Model in 1952 provided the fundamental template for the design of what would eventually become the most revered stringed instrument in the world. Yet Gibson president Ted McCarty and the guitar's namesake, Les Paul, also sought to introduce a "deluxe" version of the soon-to-be iconic model. The final design for the new Les Paul Custom was completed in early 1954, and the guitar made its official debut at the Chicago NAMM show in July 1954. Initially, the goal had been to introduce the "deluxe" version in conjunction with the original 1952 Les Paul, yet Gibson's drive to achieve excellence resulted in several unexpected delays. The final product, however, would eventually become Gibson's top model in the original Les Paul line.

Aside from its obvious visual enhancements, the Les Paul Custom was the first Gibson guitar to offer the revolutionary ABR-1 Bridge, which was invented by McCarty. This pioneering achievement was a true revelation in intonation and remains one of the most revered and copied pieces of guitar hardware ever developed, setting a standard for simplicity and functionality that has never been bettered.

Other standard appointments on this tremendous Gibson Les Paul Custom in Wine Red include a thicker body design and seven-ply body binding on both the front and back of the guitar, along with a multi-bound headstock that featured a prominent five-piece split diamond patterned inlay of genuine mother of pearl, a design that still graces every Les Paul Custom made today. Today's Les Paul Custom is based on the model from the mid-1950s, but with several modern appointments. The body is crafted with a hand-carved maple top, which is fitted to a body made from a solid piece of mahogany with strategically routed holes to lessen the weight of the guitar, resulting in a Les Paul with enhanced acoustic qualities and improved resonance.

The 24 3/4 inch scale length neck is also made from one solid piece of mahogany then topped by a 22-fret Richlite® fingerboard outfitted with pearl block inlays and given Gibson's traditional rounded profile. The pickups are Gibson's 490R in the neck position, which offers the tonal characteristics of the original PAFs, and the 498T in the bridge position, which swaps the 490R's Alnico II magnet for an Alnico V, thus making it slightly hotter with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs. Other appointments include Gibson's legendary Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, metal tulip tuners, multi-ply white and black binding on both the top and back, gold hardware and a 1 11/16" nut width.

Excellent condition, one minor impression on rear of guitar that comes from guitar stand usage (as pictured). Comes with Gibson Hardcase and certificate of authenticity.

FEATURES:

• Body - Carved maple top, Mahogany back
  
• Neck/Profile - Mahogany/'59 Rounded Les Paul
  
• Fingerboard/Inlay - Richlite 22 frets/Pearl block
  
• Scale/Nut Width - 24 3/4" / 1 11/16"
  
• Binding - Multi-ply top, back and headstock, single-ply fingerboard
  
• Bridge/Tailpiece - Tune-o-matic/Stop bar
  
• Hardware - Gold
  
• Pickups - 490R Alnico magnet humbucker / 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
  
• Controls - Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
  

All our guitars have a Gold Service before we allow them to leave!!

A new set of strings if needed.

String height, truss rod and intonation adjusted.

Polished frets.

Lemon oiled fingerboard (If applicable).

Electrics checked and serviced.

A final polish of the guitar before delivery.