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 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

BODY		 
Top Species: Carved maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply top and back

NECK		  
Species: Mahogany
Profile: '59 Rounded Les Paul
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.900"
Thickness at 12th fret: 1.000"
Neck Joint Location: 16th fret
Headstock Inlay: Pearl split-diamond
Headstock Binding: multi-ply

FINGERBOARD		 
Species: Ebony
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.102"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 22
Inlays: Pearl block
Binding: single-ply

HARDWARE		 
Plating Finish: Gold
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Knobs: Black Speed
Tuners: Grover Keystone

ELECTRONICS		  
Neck Pickup: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

CASE		 
Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud
Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo

STRINGS
Brite Wires .010-.046

OTHER		 
  "Custom" engraved truss rod cover
  Available Left-handed
Hear this guitar in action:
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The Les Paul Custom, introduced in 1954, has been affectionately nicknamed the Black Beauty and the Fretless Wonder. By any name, it has always represented the highest level of elegance and beauty in the Les Paul family.

Les Paul Custom

Available Colors: Wine Red , Alpine White , Ebony

 



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In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.