Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Guitar Buttercream with Case
The Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s with Case. Features classic 1970s specs, including a mahogany body with a three-piece maple top and Calibrated T-Type humbuckers.
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Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s – The Black Tie Affair That Knows How to Party
Strap in, because Gibson has fired up the time machine and brought back a legend so slick, so stylish, it practically sweats swagger. This isn't just a Les Paul; it's the Les Paul Custom 70s, a guitar that “looks like a tuxedo,” as the man himself requested. It's a glorious throwback to the era of stadium rock and shag carpets, meticulously recreated for the modern player who craves vintage vibe without the vintage headaches. This guitar doesn’t just play music; it makes a statement, dripping with the kind of premium craftsmanship and authentic tone that built rock and roll.
Feel the Vibe, Hear the Thunder
Let's talk about what makes this beast purr… and roar. Your fretting hand will feel right at home on the authentic 70s neck profile, complete with the period-correct volute that screams vintage mojo. As your fingers dance across the bound ebony fretboard, you'll feel the slick, fast response that made this model a shredder's delight. But the real soul of this machine lies in its pair of Calibrated T-Type humbuckers. These pickups are sonic sorcerers, conjuring everything from warm, articulate cleans to the aggressive, snarling bite that defined a decade of iconic riffs. They’re the sound of rock royalty, hand-wired to Orange Drop capacitors for that extra sprinkle of vintage magic.
Calibrated T-Type humbuckers deliver a versatile range of authentic, era-appropriate tones.
Bound ebony fretboard provides a smooth, luxurious playing surface that looks as good as it feels.
Authentic 70s neck profile with volute offers a comfortable, substantial feel for effortless playing.
Dressed to Kill, Built to Thrill
This Les Paul is a masterclass in details. The body is a classic combination of a solid mahogany back and a multi-piece maple top — a construction choice that gives it that signature Les Paul sustain and snap. Every piece of hardware gleams in gold, from the rock-solid Grover Rotomatic tuners to the Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, ensuring your tuning stays locked down, no matter how hard you rock. It’s the kind of hardware that doesn’t just do its job; it looks drop-dead gorgeous while doing it.
Mahogany body with a multi-piece maple top creates a resonant foundation with rich sustain.
Gleaming gold hardware provides that iconic, upscale "tuxedo" aesthetic.
Aluminum Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece ensure flawless intonation and tuning stability.
A Modern Classic for the Discerning Player
The Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s is the perfect marriage of yesterday's cool and today's reliability. It's for the player who dreams of vintage tone but demands flawless performance, night after night. Whether you're chasing the ghost of 70s arena rock or forging your own sonic path, this guitar is your faithful companion, ready to deliver legendary looks and earth-shaking tone right out of the case. The wait is over — the king has returned.
Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Features:
Classic 1970s Les Paul Custom specifications with multi-ply binding from the Gibson USA shop
Mahogany body with a three-piece maple top and a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
70s profile maple neck with a bound ebony fretboard and mother-of-pearl block inlays
Pair of Calibrated T-Type humbuckers hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece
Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons
Authentic details including Witch Hat knobs and a 5-ply pickguard
Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Guitar with Case Specifications
Item #:
GIB LPCU700 BCGH1-214660076
Manufacturer Part Number:
LPCU700BCGH1
UPC:
711106164151
Product Specifications
Body Shape: Les Paul
Material: Mahogany
Top: Maple
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single Ply Fretboard
Neck: Maple
Profile: 70s with volute
Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.053 mm
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button
Plating: Gold
Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Neck
Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Bridge
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Case: Hardshell Case
Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Body Shape: Les Paul
Material: Mahogany
Top: Maple
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single Ply Fretboard
Neck: Maple
Profile: 70s with volute
Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.053 mm
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button
Plating: Gold
Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Neck
Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Bridge
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Case: Hardshell Case
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David M. 🇺🇸
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Great guitar and great purchase experience
I was very happy to be able to see the guitar I was going to receive. This guitar is great. Finish is without flaw. It looks beautiful, plays very nicely and the tones it produces are wonderful. Order shipped and arrived very quickly as well. This was my first purchase but I would definitely order f...
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05/28/26
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Steven T. 🇺🇸
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Thank you so much AMS
Thank you so much AMS for hooking me up with the most beautiful guitar I've ever owned in my 45+ years of playing. . . a Gibson 70s custom Les Paul. It played flawlessly right out off the case on the day it arrived. No need for a set-up.
I own 8 guitars now. . a 60s Standard Paul, an American Pro I...
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01/10/26
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David 🇺🇸
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Sweet Guitar!!!
This is a very nice guitar. I've owned a few Custom Shop LPs and this guitar is pretty close in quality and gingerbread. The quality of the finish is top notch. Many people don't like the stark white binding as it clashes with the aged white (butter cream) finish, but I like the look. Also, the bind...
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10/15/25
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Joshua M. 🇺🇸
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The guitar looks and sounds
The guitar looks and sounds great for the most part. Mine had some scratches, but fortunately, AMS customer support was willing to help me and knocked the price down a bit. A++ for American Musical's customer service, and a B for Gibson's quality control.
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