{"product_id":"gibson-custom-select-les-paul-custom-figured-maple-heartwood-gloss-light-charcoal","title":"Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW6220014 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6220014 BCX8\"\u003eLes Paul Custom with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6220014 BCX8\"\u003eFigured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6220014 BCX8\"\u003eMaple Heartwood Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW6220014 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eThis Gibson Custom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eSelect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eLes Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e Custom features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003emaple heartwood top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ea maple heartwood top, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ea feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e that is rare to find on any Gibson electric guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. Gibson Custom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003esources \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ebest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efigured and unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etonewoods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e that are available world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ewide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eSpecial figured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etonewoods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e like this maple heartwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efeatured in small batches from Gibson Custom due to the limited nature of these exotic woods. This is the perfect example of Gibson Custom Select collaborat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ewith the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e luthiers of the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e to create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e unique guitars that have handpicked finishes, hardware, and details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efrom Gibson’s experts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eThe Les Paul Custom was introduced in the 1950s as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003edeluxe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eversion of the Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003evisual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eNearly every\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e aesthetic element was upgraded, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ebinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, hardware, and inlays. Multi-ply binding was added around the top and back of the body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ewhere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e the Les Paul Standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ehad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e binding only on the top. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ehe headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e also featured multi-ply binding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ewhich the Les Paul Standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eomitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. The headstock also received the iconic split-diamond mother-of-pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, a defining aesthetic feature of the Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. An ebony fretboard with block inlays replaced the rosewood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eboard with trapezoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, and nickel hardware was swapped for gold to complete the elevated look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eThis Gibson Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e Les Paul Custom features a figured maple heartwood top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etonewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003erarely found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e on any guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eMaple heartwood comes from the core of the tree, which is darker in nature compared to the sapwood that is commonly used on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eGibson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eguitars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ethat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etilize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003emaple. Not only is maple heartwood visually different from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003emaple sapwood, but it is also denser, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003emaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e the wood heavier and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003econtribut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e to a unique sound from the more commonly found sapwood. To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ehighlight the beauty of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etonewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ethe top is finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eLight Charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eoffering a striking contrast to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e the back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eand neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e, which are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efinished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eTranslucent Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e To finish off the look, gold hardware is featured throughout the guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e on the pickup covers, tuning machines, and every screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003efrom the control panels to the truss rod cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eFor decades, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003et\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ehe Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e Paul Custom has been a mainstay in Gibson’s lineup since its introduction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003ein the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eOver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e the years, the guitar has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eundergone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e many iterations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e from finishes to construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e. This Gibson Custom Select Les Paul Custom extends that lineage to an exotic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003etonewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e that has never been prominently featured on the model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003eIncluded with the guitar is a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW85573095 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838529462591,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G67165541","price":3599.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/LPCPSL22876_CS503010_1_Body.png?v=1782094341","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-custom-select-les-paul-custom-figured-maple-heartwood-gloss-light-charcoal","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}