Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar – Gloss Candy Red – #42608

Masterful Craftsmanship and Timeless Tone – The Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar in Gloss Candy Red

The Gibson Custom Shop, established in 1993, is dedicated to creating the finest handcrafted electric guitars that capture the essence of Gibson’s storied legacy. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and use of premium materials, these instruments offer unparalleled quality and performance. The Custom Shop specializes in producing limited editions, artist models, and historically accurate reissues, ensuring each guitar is a work of art. Musicians and collectors alike cherish Gibson Custom Shop guitars for their exquisite craftsmanship, exceptional tone, and timeless appeal.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Material: Plain Maple 2 Piece
• Routing: 56 Les Paul-Carmelita Tilted
• Top: Plain Maple 2 Piece
• Back: 1 Piece Mahogany
• Body Top: .09 Cream

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24 3/4″
• Nut: Nylon
• Inlays: 2019 Reissue with New Material
• Fretwire: Jescar FW50078 130-970-93916
• Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream

Hardware

• Hardware Material: Aged Nickel
• Machine Head: Kluson Reissue
• Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
• Tailpiece: Light Weight with Long Stud, Anchor
• Jackplate: True Historic
• Truss Rod Cover: True Historic From Advanced
• Pickguard: True Historic R9-Routed For P90
• Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
• Backplates: Reissue Brown

Electronics

• Pickups: Custom Shop Soap Bars with Historic Cream Covers
• Controls: True Historic

Miscellaneous

• Case Type: Hardshell Case
• Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: LPR54M2M18470
SKU: I691611-N-42608-0-WHXE
UPC: 711106093994

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