The Guitar Player's Resource
Think Randy Rhoads just grabbed whatever guitar was available when he joined Ozzy's band? Wrong. That Les Paul Custom he relied on represented hours of consideration about what would serve his musical goals. Classical technique meets metal power - that's a combination that demands an instrument capable of both precision and punishment. Are you willing to be that thoughtful about the tools of your trade?
You want to understand what "having it all" means in a guitar? The Gibson Les Paul Custom is your answer - equal parts elegance and brute strength, wrapped in that classic "tuxedo" look that commands respect before you play a single note.
Here's what separates this instrument from the pretenders: those matched 490/498 humbuckers take you from mellow jazz tones to full shred with just a volume knob twist. Robert Fripp, Al Di Meola, and Zakk Wylde didn't choose this guitar by acciden - they understood that when your music demands both precision and power, you need an instrument that delivers both without compromise.
The Custom earned its "Fretless Wonder" nickname back in 1954 because players couldn't believe how effortlessly their fingers moved across that ebony fingerboard. Today's medium-jumbo frets maintain that legendary playability while giving you the note definition contemporary styles demand. That mahogany body with carved 2-piece maple top? It's the classic recipe for rich sustain and articulate tone that cuts through any mix.
But here's the real genius: the 490R neck pickup gives you original PAF warmth with that slight upper-mid bump for clarity. The 498T bridge pickup combines hotter Alnico V magnets with specially wound coils for increased crunch and sustain. Roll back the volume and they clean up beautifull - roll it forward and you get that fat, snarling Les Paul tone that's been the gold standard for decades.
When you need an instrument that handles everything from chimey rhythm work to liquid fire solos, you don't settle for "good enough." The Les Paul Custom rewards your touch with world-class responsiveness. Are you ready to stop making excuses for gear that limits your expression?
General:
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body:
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: Les Paul Custom
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: 2-piece plain Maple
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss Lacquer
Color: Alpine White
Neck:
Neck Material: Mahogany
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: 1.687"
Nut Material: Corian
Hardware:
Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Stopbar
Tuners: Grover Kidney
Electronics:
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
