Description
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Floyd in Tri Berry Burst is built for players who love classic Les Paul tone but demand modern performance. If you are a technical player who grew up on Kalamazoo legends yet lives for high gain precision, dive bombs, and upper fret fireworks, this Axcess delivers the best of both worlds. Part of the Greatest Hits Collection, it blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary refinements that make it a true standout in any serious collection.
At the core is a chambered mahogany body capped with a handpicked AAA flame maple top, finished in a striking Tri Berry Burst gloss nitrocellulose. The chambering reduces weight while enhancing resonance and comfort, making long sets or extended sessions far more manageable. Sonically, the mahogany and maple pairing delivers the thick midrange punch and singing sustain Les Paul players expect, with added clarity and snap from the carved maple cap. This guitar is equally at home delivering saturated modern gain or dialing back for articulate classic rock textures.
The mahogany neck features the sleek LP Axcess Custom profile and a contoured heel for effortless upper fret access. With a 24.75 inch scale length, 12 inch radius, and 22 frets, the bound rosewood fingerboard offers a fast, flat playing surface ideal for legato runs, wide bends, and precise alternate picking. The Floyd Rose R3 nut and double locking tremolo system provide exceptional tuning stability, whether you are applying subtle vibrato or going full dive bomb. Grover Kidney tuners further reinforce reliable performance under aggressive playing conditions.
Electronics come courtesy of a Gibson 496R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge. The 496R delivers focused output with strong upper mids, while the 498T adds extra push and sustain for high gain lead work. Together, they cover everything from tight rhythm crunch to soaring, harmonically rich solos. Dual volume and dual tone controls, paired with a three way toggle, offer familiar Les Paul control layout with expanded tonal flexibility.
Visually, this Axcess commands attention. The AAA flame maple top shimmers under the Tri Berry Burst finish, framed by elegant top binding. Cellulose trapezoid inlays, black Speed knobs, and gold hardware complete the look with a bold, stage ready presence. It is unmistakably a Les Paul, yet clearly designed for the modern virtuoso.
At Cream City Music, we love recommending the Les Paul Axcess Floyd to players who refuse to compromise between heritage tone and high performance features. It is a precision instrument with serious attitude; built to handle technical playing while delivering the unmistakable authority of a true Gibson Custom.
Specifications:
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body: Chambered Mahogany
- Top: Handpicked AAA Flame Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Color: Tri Berry Burst
- Neck: Mahogany, Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck Shape: LP Axcess Custom
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Scale Length: 24.75" Standard-Scale
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Nut: Floyd Rose R3
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius
- Frets: 22
- Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Trapezoids
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Double-Locking Tremolo
- Tuners: Grover Kidney
- Hardware: Gold
- Knobs: Black Speed
- Neck Pickup: 496R Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
Sku: LPXSPSL22976
