Gibson Les Paul Custom - Heavy Antique Ebony VOS with Hard Shell Case - Five Star Select
The Les Paul Custom Heavy Antique Ebony: A Masterpiece of Tone and StyleRefined Elegance: Heavy Antique Ebony FinishCrafted with a plain maple top and mahogany back, this Les Paul Custom features a striking Heavy Antique Ebony finish. With three coats of antique application, the guitar achieves a deep, vintage-inspired patina. Cream plastics and traditional 7-ply white and black binding on the top, along with 5-ply binding on the back, create a stunning visual contrast that highlights the guitar’s timeless design.Precision Engineering: Modern Neck and Ebony FretboardThe neck is carved from premium mahogany with a modern medium C-shape profile (0.82" at the 1st fret, 0.965" at the 12th), offering exceptional playability. The one-piece ebony fretboard is enhanced with tapered mother-of-pearl block inlays for a smooth and sophisticated playing experience. Coupled with reissue Jescar FW45100 fret wire, every note is crisp and resonant.Iconic Tone: Custombucker PickupsThe Les Paul Custom is equipped with Custombucker pickups in both the neck and bridge positions, delivering an articulate and versatile sound. These pickups, wound to 12.5k ohms, are renowned for their ability to produce warm, vintage tones and sharp, biting leads. The pickups are accented with cream mounting rings and gold covers for an elegant yet classic look.Premium Hardware: Built to LastThis guitar features VOS gold hardware, including a Tune-o-Matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece, and Grover Kidney tuners, ensuring durability and precise tuning. Gold top hat knobs provide smooth control over volume and tone adjustments. The cream switch washer, gold jack plate, and truss rod cover reading "Les Paul Custom" add the perfect finishing touches.Heritage Design: Crafted for ExcellenceWith its split-diamond headstock inlay and custom shop decal on the back, this Les Paul Custom honors Gibson’s legacy. The 9-hole weight-relieved mahogany body ensures comfort without sacrificing tonal integrity, making it ideal for extended performances or recording sessions.
This guitar is part of the Five Star Select collection, designed in collaboration with leading manufacturers to deliver unparalleled quality and performance. Every instrument in this collection is thoroughly inspected and professionally setup by our in-house luthiers. Five Star Select gear includes a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, affirming its premium craftsmanship and design.SpecificationsTop: Plain Maple, Heavy Antique Ebony finishBack: Mahogany, 9-hole weight reliefNeck: Mahogany, Modern Medium C-Shape (0.82"/0.965")Fretboard: Ebony, tapered mother-of-pearl block inlaysScale Length: 24 ¾"Nut: CorianPickups: Custombuckers, 12.5k ohms (Gold Covers)Hardware Finish: VOS GoldBridge: Tune-o-Matic (Gold)Tailpiece: Stop Bar (Gold)Tuners: Grover Kidney (Gold)Knobs: Gold Top HatsBinding: 7-ply (Top), 5-ply (Back)Plastics: Cream (Pickup Rings, Toggle Tip, Pickguard, and Switch Washer)Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Toggle SwitchThis guitar ships fully insured with signature required.