Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom - Ebony  

Since its debut in the 1950s, the Les Paul Custom has been the "tuxedo" of the guitar world—an instrument that looks just as sharp as it sounds. This modern incarnation from the Gibson Custom Shop stays true to that high-class legacy while offering the muscle needed for today’s stages. With its multi-ply binding and iconic split-diamond headstock inlay, it’s a guitar that has been favored by legends ranging from the jazz fusion mastery of Al Di Meola to the heavy-hitting riffs of Zakk Wylde. Whether you’re chasing a clean, singing tone or a wall of high-gain crunch, this "Black Beauty" delivers with authority.

Under the hood, you’ll find the classic tonewood recipe that defined a generation: a solid mahogany body capped with a two-piece maple top. This combination provides the perfect balance of warmth and snap, while the 9-hole weight relief ensures you can play through long sets without a trip to the chiropractor. The real magic, however, lies in the solid ebony fingerboard and the long neck tenon. The ebony adds a crisp, piano-like attack to every note, while the long tenon maximizes the vibration transfer from the neck to the body, giving you that legendary sustain that seems to last for days.

For electronics, Gibson went with a matched set of 490R and 498T humbuckers. The 490R in the neck provides those buttery, vintage-inspired tones perfect for smooth leads, while the 498T in the bridge is wound a bit hotter to push your amp into glorious saturation. From the gold hardware to the hand-wired harness with CTS pots, every detail of this guitar is built for the professional who demands the absolute best. We are thrilled to have this masterpiece here at Palen Music Center, where it’s ready to become the centerpiece of your collection.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

The Ultimate Tuxedo: Stunning Ebony gloss finish paired with multi-ply binding and gold hardware for a timeless, high-end look.

Classic Tonewood Recipe: Solid mahogany body with a carved maple top provides the quintessential balance of deep lows and articulate highs.

Fast & Articulate: A solid ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, glassy feel and a snappy attack that cuts through any mix.

High-Octane Humbuckers: Equipped with a 490R/498T pickup set to handle everything from smoky jazz to aggressive hard rock.

Legendary Sustain: Features a long neck tenon for superior resonance and sustain, living up to the "Black Beauty" heritage.

Body Wood: Mahogany (9-Hole Weight Relieved)

Top Wood: 2-Piece Plain Maple

Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Solid Ebony

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Blocks

Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware: Gold

Tuners: Grover Kidney

Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stop Bar Tailpiece

Manufacturer Part Number: LPC-EBGH1E

Depth at 1st Fret: .822"

Depth at 12th Fret: .957"