Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in Gloss Black

£4,299.00

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, […]

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Description

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!

Specifications

Body

  • 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

Neck

  • 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

Hardware

  • 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

Electronics

  • 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

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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A Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar known for its thick, powerful tone, strong sustain, and classic single-cutaway shape. It is commonly associated with warm, rich sounds and is well suited to rock, blues, jazz, and heavier styles, thanks to its mahogany body, carved top, and typically humbucker-loaded pickups that deliver depth, punch, and smooth overdrive characteristics.

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