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Here for sale we have a Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar in Wine Red finish. The Holy Grail of instruments for many guitarists, the Les Paul Custom was first introduced in '53, one year after the original Gibson Les Paul was released. The Custom was likely created at the request of Les Paul himself. Indeed, the Ebony finish was chosen as a more luxurious and classy looking guitar which he wanted to 'look like a tuxedo'. Originally shipping with a P90 in the bridge and the Seth Lover-designed 'Staple' pickup in the neck, The instrument went through several iterations over the next few years as the ABR-1 bridge and PAF pickups were developed until the single-cutaway Les Paul was largely discontinued in 1960 in favour of the double-cutaway version - a model which is today known as the SG. 

Made in the USA in 2004, this guitar consists of a Mahogany body with a Maple top, a Mahogany neck, and a 22-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include a Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge, Grover tuners, a Stopbar tailpiece, and a set of Gibson 490R/498T humbucking pickups. These pickups are wired to standard Les Paul controls. 

The Mahogany neck plays exceptionally well, with a profile which might be described as a moderately-sized 'D' shape which lends itself well to a wide variety of playing styles and techniques. The Ebony of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, delivering a smooth and durable playing surface across the register. With its traditional 12" radius, the fingerboard is practical for both chordal and melodic playing styles, with string bending and vibrato techniques feeling nice and easy. At 10lbs, this guitar is a traditional weight for a Les Paul, and provides a reassuring sense of dependability to the instrument along with the resonance and sustain that we expect from these instruments. 

Amplified, the pair of Gibson passive humbucking pickups deliver thick and full-bodied tones, just as we expect from Gibson. The 490R in the neck is round and powerful, and can handle plenty of gain for saturated lead tones. The 498T in the bridge is of course brighter, and with a higher output can easily push your amp into a harmonically rich & searing distortion tone which is perfect for rock rhythm parts and riffs. The traditional control layout is as practical and comprehensive as ever, with the pots responding well to small changes for easy tweaking of your tone while playing. 

Brand- Gibson

Model- Les Paul Custom

Finish- Wine Red

Year- 2004

Made In- USA

Top- Maple

Body- Mahogany

Neck- Mahogany

Neck Profile- 'D'

Fingerboard- Ebony

Fingerboard Radius- 12"

Frets- 22

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width- 1.686"

Pickups- 2x Gibson Passive Humbuckers: 490R (Neck), 498T (Bridge)

Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1100726222771

Weight: 10lbs  

Serial: CS43240

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light indentations are present to the bass and treble sides rear face, these can be seen under direct light near both the E tuning machines. The indention to the treble side has caused light delamination but does not expose the wood. All aspects of the headstock display light scratching which can be seen under direct light, the most apparent of these can be seen to the front face with the most noticeable being seen near the high E tuning post.

Neck: Overall very good condition. Light scratching , marking and indentations are present to the rear of the neck across the register, the most apparent of these can be seen to the treble side 14th fret, this can be lightly felt under the fingers. The fingerboard displays light signs of past use.

Body: Overall very good condition. Mild indentations are present to the rear of the body, these are scattered around the center to waist and are consistent with buckle rash from previous use, these can be seen under direct light. All aspects of the body display light to mild scratching which can be seen under direct light, the most apparent of these can be seen near and across the control cavity to the rear.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. Very light denting of the frets is apparent to the early register. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket)  not included.

Hardware: Overall very good condition. The nut has been replaced previously to a bone nut, the original is not included. The strap buttons have also been replaced with a set of locking buttons, the originals and strap buttons are included. All aspects of the metal hardware display light tarnishing of the gold finish, this is most apparent to the tuning machines, pickup covers and bridge.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

Gibson hard case.

Overall excellent condition and fully functional. The exterior of the case displays light markings to the tolex.

COA, original paperwork, Gibson cleaning cloths and a set of Marvel strap locks. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.