Description
Few guitars carry the legacy and swagger of the Gibson Les Paul Custom; and with the new Les Paul Custom 70s, Gibson USA brings that golden-era magic roaring back with stunning vintage detail. Designed for players who live for rich tone, show-stopping looks, and rock-solid performance, this model pays tribute to the iconic '70s era of Les Paul evolution. The Buttercream Top finish adds a distinctive elegance to this already regal instrument; it's an eye-catching twist on a timeless classic that blends vintage vibe with fresh, modern style.
Originally introduced in the early '50s at Les Paul's own request, the Custom model quickly became known as the "tuxedo" Les Paul for its elevated aesthetic. By the time the 1970s rolled around, the model had undergone a major transformation: the solid mahogany body gave way to a three-piece maple top for added brightness and snap, while the neck evolved into a maple construction with a volute and a distinct 70s carve. Gibson's Nashville production era brought these changes to life, giving birth to some of the most collectible Les Pauls in today's vintage market. Now, with this USA-made reissue, Gibson faithfully revives the era's hallmark features-from construction to tone to the smallest cosmetic details.
The three-piece maple top sits atop a solid mahogany body, all dressed in multi-ply binding that screams custom-class. Its 70s-style maple neck sports a volute and a comfortably familiar profile that plays beautifully across the bound ebony fingerboard. Topped with mother-of-pearl block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets, the fingerboard delivers smooth playability and confident fretting from top to bottom. Whether you're digging in for big chords or soaring through a solo, this guitar is built for stage and studio excellence.
A pair of calibrated T-Type humbuckers anchors the tone, hand-wired to Orange Drop capacitors for warm lows, glassy highs, and the slightly scooped mids that made the 70s Customs so iconic. Whether you're chasing that clean-yet-punchy classic rock rhythm or thick, overdriven leads, this guitar has you covered with vintage-correct electronics and precision-matched components. Gold-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners and a lightweight aluminum Tune-O-Matic/Stop Bar setup round out the hardware for reliable performance and elegant style.
Of course, the Buttercream Top sets this one apart visually; it's soft, refined, and unmistakably custom. Framed by black multi-ply binding and complemented by the iconic Split Diamond headstock inlay, it's got that upscale charm with a fresh, modern twist.
Gibson's Les Paul Custom 70s in Buttercream Top is more than just a reissue-it's a celebration of an era and a nod to players who value precision, power, and style. We're thrilled to have this stunning piece available at Cream City Music; it's a standout in every sense, and one you'll be proud to call your own.
Specifications:
- Shape: Les Paul
- Material: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single Ply Fretboard
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Profile: 70s, With Volute
- Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.053mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button
- Plating: Gold
- Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Neck
- Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Bridge
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: LPCU700BCGH1
