Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom, Ebony #CS501599

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Key Features

  • Weight: 10.36lb
  • Actual guitar photographed
  • Matched 490R/498T humbuckers deliver rich, versatile tones
  • Long neck tenon improves resonance and stability

Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom, Ebony #CS501599 Overview

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The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom is a pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining vintage heritage with modern performance. Its striking ebony finish and multi-ply binding give it a bold, refined look, while the solid mahogany body with a two-piece maple top ensures a rich, resonant tone. A long neck tenon and solid ebony fretboard enhance sustain and clarity, making every note stand.


Equipped with a 490R neck humbucker and a 498T bridge humbucker, this Les Paul Custom delivers powerful, articulate tones with plenty of bite. The Grover tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and gold-plated hardware provide reliable tuning stability and a premium feel. Designed to give you nothing but the best, it's an instrument built for stage and studio excellence.

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Crafted for exceptional tone

The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom is built with a combination of premium tonewoods, delivering a powerful and resonant sound. Its solid mahogany body provides deep warmth and sustain, while the two-piece plain maple top adds clarity and bite to the upper frequencies. This carefully chosen wood pairing ensures a balanced tonal response, allowing everything from smooth jazz to searing rock solos to cut through the mix. With no weight relief beyond a traditional 9-hole design, the guitar maintains the solid, rich resonance that has made Les Pauls legendary.

Premium ebony fretboard for clarity

One of the standout features of this Les Paul Custom is its solid ebony fretboard, a hallmark of high-end instruments. Ebony enhances note definition, offering a tight and articulate response that makes intricate runs and complex chords sound clean and clear. The smooth surface also allows for effortless playability, letting your fingers glide over the medium-jumbo frets with ease. From delicate fingerpicking passages to aggressive lead lines, the ebony fretboard ensures superior articulation and responsiveness.

Powerful 490R and 498T humbuckers

Loaded with a Gibson 490R humbucker in the neck and a 498T in the bridge, this guitar delivers a dynamic range of tones suited for any genre. The 490R provides a warm, vintage-voiced character, perfect for smooth cleans and bluesy overdriven leads. In contrast, the 498T packs more output and midrange bite, cutting through the mix for powerful rock and metal tones. With the combination of these two pickups, you get everything from creamy sustain to aggressive punch, all with the clarity and richness expected from a Gibson Custom Shop instrument.

Long neck tenon for maximum sustain

A key feature setting this Les Paul Custom apart is its long neck tenon, which extends deeper into the body for increased sustain and resonance. This traditional construction method enhances the connection between the neck and body, allowing vibrations to transfer more efficiently. The result is a fuller, more resonant tone with improved note sustain, giving solos more depth and chords a richer harmonic presence. Combined with the solid mahogany neck, this design ensures incredible stability and tonal consistency across all playing styles.

Elegant aesthetics with premium hardware

With its classic "tuxedo" look, the Les Paul Custom exudes sophistication and style. The multi-ply body and headstock binding, paired with mother-of-pearl block inlays, add a level of refinement that makes this guitar stand out on any stage. Gold-plated hardware not enhances the luxurious aesthetic, adding a touch of class to the guitar. Grover kidney tuners provide precise tuning stability, while the Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece maintain solid intonation and sustain. Every detail, from the engraved truss rod cover to the black speed knobs, is perfect, making this a truly iconic instrument.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom, Ebony
  • Product Code: LPC-EBGH1E #CS501599

Body

  • Body Style: Les Paul
  • Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
  • Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-Ply
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Weight Relief: 9-Hole

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Profile: Modern Medium C
  • Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
  • Frets: 22 Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Corian
  • Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85 mm)
  • End of Board Width: 2.239" (56.89 mm)
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
  • Neck Joint: Long Tenon

Hardware & Electronics

  • Finish: Gold
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
  • Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
  • Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply, Engraved "Les Paul Custom"
  • Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
  • Switch Tip: Cream
  • Switch Washer: Black
  • Jack Plate Cover: Gold-Plated Brass
  • Control Covers: Black
  • Strap Buttons: Brass
  • Mounting Rings: Black M69
  • Pickup Covers: Gold-Plated
  • Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 x 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft
  • Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet