Up for sale, a 2001 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. From an increasingly heralded era of Gibson production colloquially known as the “good wood” era, this Les Paul features the classic combination of a mahogany body, carved two-piece maple top, and genuine ebony fretboard.

Lightweight for a Les Paul Custom at 9lbs on the dot, this “Black Beauty” has impressive clarity, punch, and midrange presence. The 490R and 498T alnico magnet humbuckers cover considerable tonal ground: the 490R is Gibson's Modern Classic humbucker, featuring Alnico II magnets and a similar response to a PAF, yet with more midrange emphasis. The 498T bridge pickup has Alnico V construction, yielding plenty of muscle and growl, well-suited for high gain scenarios. This Les Paul Custom has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: ‘60s-style C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
• Frets: Medium jumbo, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-12
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”, bone (upgraded)
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
• Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘01

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple, mahogany
• Pickups: 490R, 498T humbuckers
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Modern CTS pots and SoZo tone caps (replacement)
• Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar
• Plastics: Five-ply black pickguard, black speed knobs, amber switch tip (replacement)

The gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish shows buckle rash on the lower bout of the back, light pick wear on top, various dings and scuffs consistent with use, and some patina through the plating on the hardware. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a couple shallow marks along the profile length that are not distracting to the palm while fretting.

The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included.