Description
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1 HB VOS in Olive Drab is a bold departure from tradition while still honoring everything players love about the Les Paul Custom legacy. Built for those who appreciate stripped-down simplicity with maximum attitude, this limited-run model from the Greatest Hits Collection reimagines the "Black Beauty" formula with a single-pickup configuration and a commanding, military-inspired finish. It is a guitar for players who want focus, power, and unmistakable presence every time they plug in.
At its core, this Les Paul Custom features a weight-relieved mahogany body paired with a plain maple top, delivering the familiar combination of warmth, sustain, and snap that defines the model. The Olive Drab VOS finish gives it a unique visual identity, while the subtle VOS treatment adds a lightly aged feel without heavy relic wear. Equipped with a single Custombucker in the bridge position, this guitar is all about raw, unfiltered tone. The absence of a neck pickup allows the bridge pickup to breathe, offering punchy mids, tight lows, and articulate highs that cut through effortlessly. It is an ideal setup for rock players who rely on dynamics and touch to shape their sound.
The mahogany neck is carved into a medium C profile, striking a comfortable balance that feels familiar in the hand without being too slim or too chunky. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, 12 inch radius, and mother-of-pearl block inlays, the playing surface is smooth, fast, and refined. The long tenon neck joint enhances sustain and resonance, while the Corian nut and vintage-style hardware ensure stability and consistency across the board.
Hardware appointments stay true to Les Paul Custom tradition with a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, along with Kluson waffle-back tuners that reinforce the vintage aesthetic. The gold hardware contrasts beautifully against the Olive Drab finish, while the ebony stinger on the back of the headstock adds a subtle but distinctive visual detail. With a simplified control layout of master volume and tone, this guitar keeps everything intuitive and performance-ready.
Visually, this Les Paul Custom stands apart. The Olive Drab finish paired with gold hardware and classic Custom appointments creates a striking balance of elegance and edge. It feels both vintage-inspired and completely fresh, making it a standout piece in any collection.
At Cream City Music, we see this single-pickup Les Paul Custom as a player's instrument with a strong point of view. It strips away the excess and doubles down on tone, feel, and character. If you are looking for something unique that still delivers classic Gibson authority, this one speaks loud and clear.
Specifications:
- Body: Mahogany (Weight-Relieved) with Plain Maple Top
- Body Shape: Les Paul Custom
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS Olive Drab
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Medium C (.827" - .965")
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (Jescar FW45100)
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
- Nut Material: Corian
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Truss Rod: Modern with Vintage Reissue Cover
- Neck Joint: Long Tenon
- Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic (ABR-1 Style)
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuners: Kluson Waffle Back with Metal Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: Cream Single Humbucker
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Jack Plate: Nickel
- Strap Buttons: Nickel
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Single Humbucker Configuration)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: None
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: LPC-PSL22974
