Description
Description
The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Hand Orientation: | Left-Handed |
| Serial Number: | 751624 |
| Product Color: | Cardinal Red |
| Relic/Aging Level: | VOS (Vintage Original Spec) |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Top Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Binding: | 7-Ply Black/White Top; 5-Ply Black/White Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Cardinal Red |
| Neck Shape: | 60s V2 (.804/.925) |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | Custom Holly |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Black Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson '50s Les Paul Custom Split Diamond Inlay |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Neck Pickup: | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | VOS Gold |
| Bridge: | No-Wire ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece: | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback w/Pearloid Tips |
| Fret Wire: | Historic Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Black Multiply Laminated Acrylic |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom |
| Knobs: | Butyrate Black Top Hats |
| Switch Cap: | Amber Catalin |