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Description
The Gibson Custom Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" Les Paul Standard is more than just a guitar; it's a piece of rock 'n' roll history. Inspired by Billy Gibbons' iconic '59 Les Paul Standard, this instrument captures the raw power and soulful tone that defined ZZ Top's legendary sound. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it offers both VOS and Murphy aged finishes, catering to purists and collectors alike. Each guitar comes with a unique assortment of memorabilia, including certificates of authenticity and exclusive case candy, enhancing its collector's appeal.
What truly sets this Les Paul apart is its specially voiced humbuckers. These pickups are meticulously crafted to replicate the coveted PAF tones of Gibbons' original axe, delivering a rich, dynamic sound that ranges from warm, creamy lows to sharp, biting highs. This guitar is not just for show; it’s built for performance, with a comfortable neck profile that invites hours of effortless play. Whether you're hitting the stage or the studio, the Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" Les Paul Standard promises to deliver an unparalleled playing experience.
Key Features:
- Authentic replica of Billy Gibbons' '59 Les Paul Standard
- Available in VOS and Murphy aged finishes
- Specially voiced humbuckers based on original PAFs
- Includes certificates of authenticity and exclusive case candy
- Comfortable neck profile for superior playability
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Custom Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" Les Paul Standard.
Build quality
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The thin nitro finish on some 2010 Les Paul Standards can darken over time, resembling an aged VOS finish seen on Custom Shop reissues.
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Features and functionality
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The Grover chrome tulip tuners are typical for Les Paul Standard USA models of this era, not found on Custom Shop reissues.
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"Here it is. The faifthful reproduction of the famous Pearly Gates 1959 Sunburst. Once again, this instrument has got the feel, has got the flavor, has got the finery, and it's probably the one that is most easily associated to ZZ Top from the early days when Pearly Gates really carved up the cornestones. This is a faithful reproduction that does the job," says Billy Gibbons about the Gibson Custom Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar.
Billy Gibbons's guitar tech says in a different rig rundown that, "There's two Les Pauls with really high action tuned to open E with heavier strings for Billy, which is a gauge of eight. This is the first Pearly Gates that Gibson prototyped. This is the first one and we use it actually as the spare because it's very heavy. The main guitar is a Pearly Gates that has been hollowed out and uses new old-stock Gibson parts, old Gibson pickups, and had the headstock redone to read 'Gibbons Lucky Mojo' instead of Gibson Les Paul. And it's extremely light, but it started life as a normal Pearly Gates model."
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