Description

As the flagship model from Gibson Custom, the Les Paul Custom lives up to the high standards set by its 1950s archetype while evolving to a level of tone and performance more suited to today’s musical demands. Beneath the layers of its elegant appointments lies the crisp, edgy voice of a matched 490/498 humbucker set, a solid Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for maximum sustain and a two-piece maple top over a solid mahogany body which adds the perfect amount of sonic bite to everything from jazz to hard rock. It sounds as good as it looks, and it looks as good as it sounds!
Modern Appointments
This Les Paul Modern is equipped with the crisp, edgy voice of a matched 490/498 humbucker set, a solid Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for maximum sustain and a two-piece Maple top over a solid Mahogany body which adds the perfect amount of sonic bite to everything from jazz to hard rock. It sounds as good as it looks, and it looks as good as it sounds!
Gibson 490R & 498T Pickups
This pickup set combines the 490R and the 498T. The 490R has the traditional characteristics of the original Patent Applied For pickups but with two key modifications. First, a four-conductor wiring scheme allows the 490s to be connected to any push/pull knob, which lets players split the coils and increase versatility. Gibson also introduced wax potting, which does away with any air space, minimizing microphonic feedback. The 490R is a humbucker with the tonal characteristics of an original Patent Applied For, with a slight increase in upper midrange response.Key Features
Blue Gold Sparkle Gloss – Beautifully finished in blue, laced with an eye-catching gold sparkle, this M2M Gibson Les Paul Custom takes things to new heights with a unique finish that’s guaranteed to turn heads.
Gibson 490R & 498T Pickups – These humbuckers are the higher output versions of the acclaimed Gibson Humbuckers, offering pure power behind your playing with pure clarity.
Included Hardcase – Protect the Les Paul Modern in style with the included Gibson hardcase.
SpecificationsBody

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Profile: Modern Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon

Hardware

Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply, Engraved “Les Paul Custom”
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Cream
Switch washer: Black
Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
Control Covers: Black
Mounting Rings: Black M69

Electronics

Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

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