Description
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Handpicked AAAA Flame Maple Top - Trans Aqua Burst is a masterfully built showpiece that balances Custom Shop luxury with the raw, expressive voice players crave. Whether you're chasing the elegance of a top-tier Les Paul or the feel of a no-compromise performance instrument, this one delivers across the board, with one major detail setting it apart from the rest. At the heart of this build is a jaw-dropping 4A figured maple top, hand-selected by Cream City Music co-owner Brian during a visit to Gibson's Custom Shop.
The Trans Aqua Burst finish was chosen to enhance that premium maple, pulling bright, oceanic blues across the wide flame. It's paired with a deep cobalt back, neck, and sides for a rich contrast that's equal parts bold and refined. A high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer brings everything to life, locking in the color while allowing the guitar to breathe and age gracefully over time.
Underneath the finish, this Les Paul is all business. A solid, weight-relieved mahogany body adds low-end warmth and resonance while keeping the guitar balanced and manageable. The neck follows Gibson's LPC Modern Medium C carve and is topped with a one-piece ebony fingerboard. Classic tapered mother-of-pearl block inlays and crisp white binding deliver that unmistakable Custom look, while 22 reissue-spec Jescar frets and a 24.75" scale keep things effortless across the board.
Under the hood, you'll find a familiar and versatile pickup pairing: a 490R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge. Together, they offer a wide tonal range that covers soulful cleans, bluesy grit, and full-throttle lead tones with ease. Whether you're pushing pedals, riding amp gain, or tracking direct, this guitar responds with clarity and authority. The traditional 2-volume, 2-tone setup and 3-way toggle give you precise control over your sound.
Nickel hardware throughout adds a touch of shine without distracting from the top. The Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece anchor the instrument with stability and sustain, while Grover tuners keep tuning rock solid through every bend and chord. Black speed knobs and a multi-ply custom pickguard round out the aesthetic with just the right amount of attitude.
At Cream City Music, we see our share of incredible guitars, but the ones we help shape directly are always something special. With Brian's handpicked top, this Les Paul is a Gibson Custom standout. If you've been holding out for something rare, personal, and unforgettable, this Trans Aqua Burst beauty is it.
Specifications:
- Body Wood: Mahogany, weight relieved
- Top Wood: 4A Flame maple
- Finish: Gloss
- Top Finish Color: Trans Aqua Burst
- Back Finish Color: Cobalt
- 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
- Nut Width: Standard
- Binding: White .062"
- 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: LPCPSL0738
