Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom

Think about this for a moment. Every legendary guitarist understood that their instrument is part of their visual presence. A Bengal Burst finish forces you to live up to its boldness. You can't play timidly when you're holding something that looks like liquid fire. It's psychology working in your favor - the guitar demands that you match its intensity.

Now, you've been told you have to choose between classic Les Paul tone and modern playability? Gibson's Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom Figured Top proves that's complete nonsense.

Here's what most guitar companies miss: players don't want to sacrifice comfort for tone or tradition for functionality. This guitar takes the tried-and-true rock formula - maple and mahogany - and asks a better question: "What if we kept everything that works and fixed everything that doesn't?"

That scorching flame top isn't just for show. Those 490R and 498T humbuckers deliver the fat, snarling Les Paul tone you expect, but here's the kicker - roll back the volume and they clean up beautifully. Need even more versatility? The push-pull coil splits on the tone knobs give you chimey single-coil sounds when you need them.

But the real genius is in what they changed. The Axcess neck joint gives you effortless access to those upper frets that used to be a wrestling match. The belly scarf contours the body so it actually hugs you instead of digging into your ribs. Weight-relieved mahogany means you can play for hours without your back screaming for mercy. The slim C neck profile lets your hand move freely up and down the fretboard.

The lesson? When someone tells you that "authentic" means "uncomfortable," they're selling you somebody else's limitations. This guitar proves you can honor tradition while refusing to accept its compromises. The question is: are you ready to stop making excuses for gear that fights against your playing, or do you want an instrument that actually helps you succeed?

General:
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body:
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: Les Paul Axcess Custom
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: 2-piece Figured Maple
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Bengal Burst

Neck:
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Slim C
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.69"
Nut Material: Corian

Hardware:
Bridge/Tailpiece: Tone-O-Matic Stopbar
Tuners: Grover Kidney

Electronics:
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull coil-split)
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch