As the flagship model from Gibson Custom, the Les Paul Custom lives up to the high standards set by its 1950s archetype while evolving to a level of tone and performance more suited to today's musical demands. Beneath the layers of its "tuxedo" appointments lies the crisp, edgy voice of a matched 490/498 humbucker set, a solid Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for maximum sustain and a two-piece maple top over a solid mahogany body which adds the perfect amount of sonic bite to everything from jazz to hard rock. It sounds as good as it looks, and it looks as good as it sounds!
The Les Paul Custom, with its "tuxedo" appointments, stays true to its 1950s roots while delivering a sound that meets the needs of today's musicians. It features a 490/498 humbucker set for a sharp, clear tone, an Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for enhanced sustain, and a two-piece maple top over a solid mahogany body for a balanced sound that suits various genres, from jazz to hard rock.
Specs:
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
- Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Weight Relief: 9-Hole
- Profile: Modern Medium C
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Corian
- Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
- End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
- Joint: Long Tenon
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
- Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
- Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply, Engraved "Les Paul Custom"
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Switch washer: Black
- Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
- Control Covers: Black
- Strap Buttons: Brass
- Mounting Rings: Black M69
- Pickup Covers: Gold-Plated
- 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
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
- Weight: 10 lbs. 5 oz.
- Thickness of neck at 1st fret: 0.85”
- Thickness of neck at 12th fret: 0.98”
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