Description
The Gibson Les Paul Supreme in Ebony represents the pinnacle of modern Les Paul design; a guitar created for players who want the unmistakable authority of a classic Les Paul paired with elevated craftsmanship and expanded tonal control. Revered across generations and heard in virtually every genre, the Les Paul has long been a symbol of powerful tone and stage presence. The Supreme carries that legacy forward with refined construction, elegant visual touches, and thoughtful modern upgrades that make it equally inspiring for professional performers and dedicated enthusiasts. According to the Gibson product sheet, this model was designed as a flagship instrument that blends contemporary performance with bold visual identity.
At its core, the Les Paul Supreme pairs a mahogany body with a maple top, delivering the warmth, depth, and sustain that have defined the Les Paul sound for decades. The result is a rich midrange voice with articulate highs and focused low end that works beautifully across rock, blues, jazz, and modern studio work. A clean pickguard free design keeps the top visually sleek while allowing the gold hardware to stand out against the deep Ebony finish. Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead pickups provide classic PAF inspired character with modern output and clarity. Push pull volume controls allow coil tapping for brighter single coil textures, while push pull tone controls introduce phase switching and a Pure Bypass option for direct, uncolored signal when you want maximum punch. Together these features give the guitar an impressive range of tones that feel equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Playability is where the Supreme truly shines. The mahogany neck features Gibson's fast Slim Taper profile, offering a smooth and comfortable feel that encourages fluid movement across the fretboard. An ebony fingerboard with a 10 to 16 inch compound radius provides effortless chord work in the lower positions while supporting expressive bends and lead playing higher up the neck. The Modern Contoured Heel improves upper fret access, allowing players to reach the highest notes without resistance. Medium jumbo frets offer precise control and comfortable action, while the Graph Tech nut, locking Grover Keystone tuners, and aluminum Nashville Tune O Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece ensure reliable tuning stability, accurate intonation, and outstanding sustain.
Visually, the Les Paul Supreme carries a level of refinement that feels both classic and distinctive. Multi ply binding along the top and headstock frames the instrument beautifully, while elegant mother of pearl Super Split Block inlays guide the eye along the ebony fretboard. At the headstock, a striking chandelier style mother of pearl inlay draws inspiration from a 1940s Gibson archival design, adding a subtle historical connection to the instrument's modern silhouette. Finished in deep Ebony and paired with gold hardware, the guitar commands attention with a timeless and sophisticated presence.
The Gibson Les Paul Supreme in Ebony is a guitar built for players who expect more from their instrument. It delivers iconic tone, expanded sonic flexibility, and a refined playing experience in one unmistakable package. At Cream City Music, we love when Gibson pushes the Les Paul platform forward while respecting everything that made it legendary. The Supreme captures that balance perfectly; a modern flagship that feels every bit as inspiring as the classics that came before it.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Maple
- Finish: Ebony
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim Taper
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 10 in. - 16 in. Compound Radius
- Scale Length: 24.75 in. (628.7 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
- Tuners: Gold Locking Grover Keystone
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro+ Lead
- Controls: 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tone (Pure Bypass / Phase), 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Case: Hard Shell Case
Sku: LPSUP00EBGH1
At its core, the Les Paul Supreme pairs a mahogany body with a maple top, delivering the warmth, depth, and sustain that have defined the Les Paul sound for decades. The result is a rich midrange voice with articulate highs and focused low end that works beautifully across rock, blues, jazz, and modern studio work. A clean pickguard free design keeps the top visually sleek while allowing the gold hardware to stand out against the deep Ebony finish. Burstbucker Pro Rhythm and Burstbucker Pro Plus Lead pickups provide classic PAF inspired character with modern output and clarity. Push pull volume controls allow coil tapping for brighter single coil textures, while push pull tone controls introduce phase switching and a Pure Bypass option for direct, uncolored signal when you want maximum punch. Together these features give the guitar an impressive range of tones that feel equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Playability is where the Supreme truly shines. The mahogany neck features Gibson's fast Slim Taper profile, offering a smooth and comfortable feel that encourages fluid movement across the fretboard. An ebony fingerboard with a 10 to 16 inch compound radius provides effortless chord work in the lower positions while supporting expressive bends and lead playing higher up the neck. The Modern Contoured Heel improves upper fret access, allowing players to reach the highest notes without resistance. Medium jumbo frets offer precise control and comfortable action, while the Graph Tech nut, locking Grover Keystone tuners, and aluminum Nashville Tune O Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece ensure reliable tuning stability, accurate intonation, and outstanding sustain.
Visually, the Les Paul Supreme carries a level of refinement that feels both classic and distinctive. Multi ply binding along the top and headstock frames the instrument beautifully, while elegant mother of pearl Super Split Block inlays guide the eye along the ebony fretboard. At the headstock, a striking chandelier style mother of pearl inlay draws inspiration from a 1940s Gibson archival design, adding a subtle historical connection to the instrument's modern silhouette. Finished in deep Ebony and paired with gold hardware, the guitar commands attention with a timeless and sophisticated presence.
The Gibson Les Paul Supreme in Ebony is a guitar built for players who expect more from their instrument. It delivers iconic tone, expanded sonic flexibility, and a refined playing experience in one unmistakable package. At Cream City Music, we love when Gibson pushes the Les Paul platform forward while respecting everything that made it legendary. The Supreme captures that balance perfectly; a modern flagship that feels every bit as inspiring as the classics that came before it.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Maple
- Finish: Ebony
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim Taper
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 10 in. - 16 in. Compound Radius
- Scale Length: 24.75 in. (628.7 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
- Tuners: Gold Locking Grover Keystone
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro+ Lead
- Controls: 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tone (Pure Bypass / Phase), 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Case: Hard Shell Case
Sku: LPSUP00EBGH1
