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: | 509548 |
| Product Color: | Ebony |
| 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: | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| 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: | Ebony |
| Neck Shape: | 1950's Soft V Shape (.835"/.955") |
| 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: | Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson '50s Les Paul Custom Split Diamond Inlay |
| Neck Binding: | .062 White |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Gibson Custom "S" Bucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Gibson Custom "S" Bucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch |
| Electronics Notes: | Black Sprague Caps and Short Shaft Pots |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gloss Gold |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 Wired |
| Tailpiece: | Lightweight Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Gold Wafflebacks |
| Fret Wire: | Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Black Bell w/"Les Paul Custom" in White |
| Knobs: | Black Witch Hat with Gold Insert |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |