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 |
| Serial Number: | 76042 |
| Product Color: | Ebony |
| Relic/Aging Level: | VOS (Vintage Original Spec) |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Chunky C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.69" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted |
| Middle Pickup: | Gibson Custombucker Alnico III |
| Neck Pickup: | Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch |
| Electronics Notes: | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in- Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | Bigsby |
| Tailpiece: | Bigsby |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
| Fret Wire: | Historic Medium Jumbo |
| Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Laminated Acrylic Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Black |
| Knobs: | Butyrate Black Top Hat |
| Switch Cap: | Amber Catalin |