Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Guitar, Alpine White with Case

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Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

The Gibson Les Paul Custom is a timeless icon dressed in its best and ready to cause a scene. This guitar combines breathtaking looks with the kind of raw power that has defined rock, jazz, and blues for generations.

From the moment you open the case, the Les Paul Custom commands attention. It’s the flagship of the Gibson Custom Shop, representing the absolute peak of craftsmanship and sonic excellence. This isn't just an instrument; it's your partner in crime for every riff, every solo, and every sold-out show you've ever dreamed of playing.

Gibson Les Paul Custom Tone That Means Business

Tone That Means Business

Beneath its polished exterior lies a sonic powerhouse ready to be unleashed. The Les Paul Custom is built to deliver a tone that is both articulate and aggressive, capable of whispering sweet melodies one moment and roaring like a lion the next.

  • Matched 490R/498T Humbuckers: Forget polite, vintage-style pickups. This calibrated set is voiced for modern rock, delivering a hotter, punchier take on the classic PAF sound. The 490R in the neck provides warm, articulate tones perfect for soulful blues and smooth jazz, while the 498T in the bridge unleashes a torrent of high-output crunch and searing sustain.
  • Maple Top on Mahogany Body: The classic Les Paul recipe for tonal perfection. The solid mahogany body provides the warmth, depth, and sustain that made the Les Paul famous, while the carved maple top adds a layer of clarity, bite, and definition.
  • Solid Ebony Fretboard: The ebony fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing surface and contributes a bright, snappy character to your tone. It enhances note articulation, making all your fretboard movements sound clear and precise.

Craftsmanship That Begs to Be Played

A guitar that looks this good should feel even better. The Custom Shop team has meticulously crafted every aspect of the Les Paul Custom to ensure a playing experience that is nothing short of sublime.

  • Medium "C" Neck Profile: This is the prize winner of neck shapes — substantial enough to grip for powerful chords, yet slim enough for comfortable, fast-paced soloing.
  • Medium-Jumbo Frets: These frets make string bending feel effortless. Whether you’re adding some vibrato or launching into a two-step bend, the medium-jumbo size gives you maximum control and a buttery-smooth feel across the entire fretboard.
  • Long Neck Tenon: It's the secret ingredient for sustain. This traditional construction method provides a superior wood-to-wood connection between the neck and body, resulting in a guitar that rings out for days.
Gibson Les Paul Custom Craftsmanship That Begs to be Played
Gibson Les Paul Custom Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

The Les Paul Custom’s iconic appointments are a masterclass in guitar design. It’s a look that has been coveted by players for decades, a symbol of elegance and rock-and-roll rebellion all in one.

  • Multi-Ply Binding: The intricate multi-ply binding on the body and headstock is a hallmark of the Custom, framing the guitar in a way that is both sophisticated and bold.
  • Gold Hardware: From the Grover Kidney tuners to the Tune-O-Matic bridge, every piece of hardware shines in glorious gold. It’s the kind of bling that’s less about flash and more about pure class.
  • Mother-of-Pearl Inlays: The elegant block inlays on the fretboard and the iconic split-diamond inlay on the headstock are crafted from genuine mother-of-pearl, adding a final touch of opulence to an already stunning instrument.

A Legacy in Your Hands

Owning a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom means becoming part of a legacy. This is the instrument that has graced stages and studios with legends like Les Paul himself, Jimmy Page, and Peter Frampton. It sounds as good as it looks, and frankly, it looks good enough to outshine any other axe in the game. This guitar is ready to tell your story.

Gibson Les Paul Custom A Legacy in Your Hands

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Features:

  • An iconic solidbody electric from one of the world’s most renowned guitar makers
  • Solid mahogany body with a 2-piece carved maple top for classic Les Paul tone
  • Mahogany neck shaped into a comfortable medium "C" profile
  • Gorgeous ebony fingerboard with MOP block inlays and medium-jumbo frets
  • 498T and 490R humbuckers deliver a powerful, hard-rock-ready twist on PAF sonics
  • High-class gold hardware includes Grover Kidney tuners and a classic TOM bridge/stop tailpiece
  • Iconic Les Paul Custom appointments, including multi-ply body binding and MOP headstock inlay
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer finish that will age and develop character over time
  • Includes a premium hardshell case and certificate of authenticity
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Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Case Specifications

Item #:GIB LPC AWGH1E
Manufacturer Part Number:LPC-AWGH1E
UPC:711106926681
Product Specifications

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Specifications

  • Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
  • Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
  • Weight Relief: 9-Hole
  • Binding: Multi-ply
  • Neck: Solid Mahogany
  • Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm
  • Fingerboard: Solid Ebony
  • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Nut: Corian
  • Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Block
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
  • Tuners: Grover Kidney
  • Plating: Gold
  • 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
 

Customer Reviews

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Chris G. 🇺🇸
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WOW!!!!!!

The best sounding and FULL spectrum of sound qualities in this guitar is nothing short of Magnificent!! Highest of quality, GREAT job Gibson.... Simply AMAZING!!!!!

Published date
01/12/23
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Charles H. 🇺🇸
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Gibson custom shop has knocked it out of the park!!

I never leave reviews, after receiving this guitar and examining the beauty and perfection I had to leave one.. The fifth and finish our flawless. Everything about this guitar says perfection from the tip to the viral. It arrived perfect in the box perfectly packaged even in tune. I was pleasantly s...

Published date
01/31/22
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Andres Y. 🇺🇸
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Everything is great!

My les Paul custom is amazing and Perfect! Tx AMS!

Published date
12/10/21
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Russ 🇺🇸
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Wow! Absolutely Insane Quality & Setup

This is the first time I have ever purchased a guitar where the setup is absolute perfection. I am a life long Gibson owner and this specific guitar is the single best quality guitar I have ever seen let alone owned and the first time I’ve ever purchased a guitar that didn’t need so much as a new se...

Published date
11/03/21
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Questions & Answers
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Jack w.
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Q: What type of neck is on this guitar is the 60s slim taper are more of a 58 rounded?

Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Thu Feb 06 2025

A: This Les Paul Custom has a modern medium "C" neck.

By AMS Customer Service
02/06/25
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