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Think you know what "maxing out every detail" means? This Gibson Custom Les Paul Ultima Tree of Life in Aqua Green Gloss will redefine your understanding. When Gibson's master luthiers decide to create something truly special, they don't hold back - and this guitar proves it.
Look at what happens when craftsmanship meets vision: that Tree of Life inlay pattern flows across the entire ebony fingerboard, catching light and commanding attention from every angle. But here's what separates the serious builders from the pretenders - they didn't stop at the obvious. That 5-piece highly flamed maple neck isn't just beautiful; it's engineered for stability and sustain. The 5A quilted maple top over chambered mahogany gives you stunning visuals and remarkable resonance at just 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
The details tell the real story. Multi-ply abalone binding throughout. Gold hardware from the Grover Imperial tuners with pearl caps down to the top hat knobs. Hand-wired harness with 500K CTS pots and Switchcraft toggle. Those 57 Classic pickups deliver vintage PAF tone that's been refined over decades. Even the '68 LPC neck profile (.940" at the 1st fret, 1.024" at the 12th) is calculated for serious players.
This isn't just a guitar - it's a statement about what's achievable when you refuse to accept "good enough." The question is: are you ready to own an instrument that demands you rise to its level, or are you still making excuses about why exceptional tools don't matter?
Body Style: Les Paul
Top: 3A Quilted 2-Piece Maple Top
Back: Solid Mahogany/Chambered
Binding: Multi-ply Abalone
Neck: 3A Flame Maple
Neck profile: '68 LPC (.940 @ 1st Fret/1.024" @ 12 Fret)
Nut width: 1.687”
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale length: 24.75”
Number of frets: 22 Medium-Jumbo
Nut: Corian
Inlay: Pearl/Abalone Tree of Life Pattern
Binding: White/Abalone
Binding Style: Rolled binding over the frets
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Knobs: Gold Top Hats
Tuners: Grover Imperials with Pearl Caps
Plating: Gold Finish
Neck pickup: 57 Classic
Bridge pickup: 57 Classic
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
Weight: 7lbs. 9oz.
