Description
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom in Mojave Fade isn't just a guitar; it's a showpiece for players who live for tone, style, and timeless craftsmanship. Whether you're a devoted Les Paul enthusiast or a serious player seeking that elusive "forever guitar," this handpicked Custom Shop creation delivers on every front. This stunning AAAA flame maple top was handpicked by one of the owners of Cream City Music, Brian, while one of our visits to Gibson Custom.
Rooted in the iconic legacy of the Les Paul Custom, this build pairs old-world elegance with modern refinements. It starts with a solid, weight-relieved mahogany body and a 4A-grade flame maple top that practically moves under light. The Mojave Fade finish was meticulously chosen to complement the figure of the maple and includes a special burst window along the top edge to frame it all perfectly. Underneath the gloss is a guitar built to perform as fiercely as it looks.
This Les Paul features a fast and familiar LPC Modern Medium "C" neck profile, carved from mahogany and topped with a solid ebony fingerboard. The block mother-of-pearl inlays and white binding with black accents harken back to classic Custom aesthetics, while 22 reissue-spec Jescar frets and a smooth 24.75" scale ensure effortless bends and articulate note definition. The neck's precision, combined with a Corian nut and Grover tuners, guarantees rock-solid tuning stability even under aggressive playing.
Tonally, it's loaded with a set of 490R and 498T humbuckers, offering a rich palette that stretches from thick, vintage warmth to biting, modern aggression. Whether you're cranking through a British-style amp or layering cleans in the studio, this Les Paul keeps up with ease. A traditional 2-volume, 2-tone control layout and 3-way toggle switch provide intuitive access to every tonal nuance.
Classic hardware choices round out the package: a nickel-plated Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, gloss-finished nickel tuners, and black speed knobs-all sitting against that deep, rich fade. Every detail is dialed in; from the custom pickguard to the rear control plate, it's a player's dream with collector-worthy appeal.
At Cream City Music, we've seen countless Les Pauls, but this one stopped us in our tracks. The hand-selected flame top, that killer Mojave Fade, and Gibson Custom's precision make this a rare gem that feels as good as it sounds. If you've been waiting for that once-in-a-lifetime Custom, this is it.
Specifications:
- Body Wood: Mahogany, weight relieved
- Top Wood: 4A Flame maple, hand-picked
- Finish: Gloss
- Top Finish Color: Mojave Fade
- Back Finish Color: Walnut
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: LPC Modern Medium C-Shape (0.82" / 0.965")
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Frets: 22, Reissue Jescar FW45100
- Inlays: Tapered Mother of Pearl Block
- Nut: Corian
- Binding: White
- Side Dots: Black
- Tuners: Grover Kidney, Nickel
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic, Nickel
- Tailpiece: Stopbar, Nickel
- Hardware Color: Nickel, Gloss
- Pickguard: LP Custom 5-ply
- Pickups: 490R (neck), 498T (bridge)
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Knobs: Black Speed
- Case: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
Sku: LPCPSL0777
