2015 Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Rare Trans Purple, Floyd Rose & Tesi Kill Switch

Overview

Looking for the legendary "Gibson Roar" without the physical limitations of a vintage design? This 2015 Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom is a high-performance masterpiece. Finished in a stunning, deep Dark Purple that highlights the wood grain, this guitar is as much a beautiful visual statement as it is a sonic powerhouse. Plays like butter, everything is perfect and sounds absolutely incredible. This guitar is a monster.

The Axcess model is famous for its contoured heel cutaway, allowing your hand to fly up to the 22nd fret without the bulky neck joint getting in the way which is so very comfortable for those traditionally difficult to reach high notes which is amazing! Combined with a factory installed top-tier original Floyd Rose with full set of hardware parts in gold, this guitar offers the wide dynamics of a classic Les Paul with the aggressive flexibility of a modern shred machine.

Custom Modifications

This professional-grade instrument has been upgraded with a Tesi Guitar Kill Switch of which lights up!! Looks awesome on stage and in the dark. Professionally installed, it allows for stutter effects and rhythmic muting (for example: Rage Against the Machine, etc..), adding a modern textural dimension to your playing without compromising the integrity of the Gibson electronics.

Tone & Playability

The tone is magnificent, full, rich, and harmonically complex. It maintains that signature Gibson sustain but responds to the player's touch with incredible sensitivity. As many players say of this specific build, the guitar "obeys" the player like a sweetheart; whether you are digging into heavy riffs or backed off for touch-sensitive cleans, it delivers exactly what you ask of it.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Axcess Custom
• Year: 2015 (Serial: CS 501371)
• Finish: Translucent Dark Purple
• Body: Weight-relieved Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
• Neck: Mahogany with Axcess Contoured Heel
• Fretboard: Richlite (provides a fast, Ebony-like feel with extreme durability)
• Pickups: 496R (Neck) and 498T (Bridge) Humbuckers
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Tremolo System with R4 Locking Nut
• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone (Push/Pull for coil-splitting), 3-way Toggle, Tesi Kill Switch
• Hardware: Gold

Condition

This guitar has been much loved and professionally maintained since I got it in 2016. It shows the character of a played instrument but remains in excellent functional condition. The neck is straight, the frets have plenty of life, and the Floyd Rose returns to pitch perfectly every time. Do have original tone parts in the original case.

A Note on the Serial Number (CS 501371)

In the Gibson Custom Shop "CS" sequence, the first digit following the prefix indicates the year of manufacture within the decade. The "5" confirms this is a 2015 build, which was a fantastic era for the Axcess line, known for superb quality control and the "Apex" headstock carve for added strength.

Shipping: Will be packed securely and shipped in its original Gibson Custom Shop Hard Shell Case (with foam/soft papers and box at UPS if being sent out of town).