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$5,499.00
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$5,499.00
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$4,499.00 New
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$5,799.00
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£4,899.00

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Description

Introducing the Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, the epitome of elegance and brute strength. This guitar is a top-notch choice for musicians due to its unmatched sonic punch, fluid playability, and classic "tuxedo" appointments. With a matched 490/498 humbucker set, this musical beast takes you from mellow jazz tones to full shred with just a twist of your pinky. Its responsive nature is ideal for genres like prog, fusion, and hard rock.

The Gibson Les Paul Custom is recognized for its effortless playability, often referred to as the "Fretless Wonder" in the music world. This guitar is well-equipped with medium jumbo frets that cater to contemporary playing styles. The fast-action neck, smooth-as-silk ebony fingerboard, and medium jumbo frets facilitate nimble, dexterous fretwork.

The guitar features a mahogany body with a carved 2-piece maple top. This classic tonewood combination delivers the density needed for massive sustain and precise note articulation. The gold hardware adds an exquisite finishing touch to this iconic instrument.

The Les Paul Custom comes with a matched pair of 490/498 humbuckers that shine when delivering the classic fat, snarling tone that the Les Paul is famous for. These pickups are incredibly responsive, cleaning up beautifully when you roll back the volume.

Key Features:

  • Iconic solidbody electric from one of the world’s renowned guitar makers
  • Mahogany body, carved 2-piece maple top; nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Ebony fingerboard, 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, mother-of-pearl block inlays
  • Bridge pickup: 498T humbucker
  • Neck pickup: 490R humbucker
  • 3-way pickup selector
  • Bridge and neck volume controls
  • Bridge and neck tone controls
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 1.69" Corian nut; Grover kidney tuners

Product specs

Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape Les Paul Custom
Body Material Mahogany
Top Material 2-piece Plain Maple
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Joint Set Neck
Radius 12"
Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75"
Nut Width 1.6875"
Nut Material Corian
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar
Tuners Grover Kidney
Neck Pickup Gibson 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Gibson 498T Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case

FAQs

What type of wood is used for the Gibson Les Paul Custom's body?

The Gibson Les Paul Custom features a solid mahogany body with a 2-piece plain maple top, providing a rich, resonant tone with enhanced sustain.

What pickups are installed in the Gibson Les Paul Custom, and what tones do they produce?

The Gibson Les Paul Custom is equipped with a Gibson 490R humbucker in the neck and a 498T humbucker in the bridge, offering a versatile range of tones from warm, smooth neck sounds to bright, cutting bridge tones ideal for rock and blues.

Is the Gibson Les Paul Custom suitable for professional use?

Yes, the Gibson Les Paul Custom is a professional-grade instrument known for its premium build quality, rich tone, and iconic design, making it suitable for both studio recording and live performances.

What is the neck profile of the Gibson Les Paul Custom?

The Gibson Les Paul Custom features a mahogany neck with a set neck joint, providing a comfortable and stable playing experience with a 12" radius and medium jumbo frets for smooth playability.

Does the Gibson Les Paul Custom come with a case?

Yes, the Gibson Les Paul Custom comes with a hardshell case, ensuring protection and safe transport for your guitar.

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Reviews

PROS

  • 1. Exceptional craftsmanship with a pristine finish and attention to detail

  • 2. Versatile sound with both warm clean tones and heavy, aggressive riffs

  • 3. Superior sustain and clarity, even at high gain levels

  • 4. Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, buttery playability

  • 5. Rich history and iconic status in the guitar world

  • 6. High-quality pickups with a hot, snappy sound

  • 7. Durable construction, built to last a lifetime

  • 8. Renowned for outstanding tone across various musical styles

  • 9. Ergonomic neck design enhances ease of play

  • 10. Custom Shop production ensures top-tier quality

CONS

  • 1. Significantly heavy, which may cause discomfort during extended play

  • 2. Expensive, possibly out of reach for budget-conscious buyers

  • 3. Some models may require initial setup adjustments

  • 4. Pickup selector switch can occasionally be loose

  • 5. Guitar's weight may affect live performance usability

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar.

Features and functionality

  • It's been noted that the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue features an improved headstock angle for better tuning stability, addressing previous design flaws.

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  • Witch hat knobs are a distinct feature on '70s models, which some owners find visually appealing.

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  • Late '70s Les Paul Customs typically feature thinner neck profiles, appealing to those who prefer a slimmer style.

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  • Authentic Gibsons use black screws on black pickup covers, while many fakes incorrectly use silver or gold screws.

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Use cases and applications

  • Some owners prefer full-weight Les Pauls over modern weight-relieved versions for superior sonic qualities.

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  • The Gibson Les Paul Custom is recommended for its consistent tuning stability, making it suitable for live performances without frequent retuning.

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Comparisons

  • Heritage Guitars, made in the former Gibson Kalamazoo factory, are recommended for quality comparable to Gibsons but at a lower price.

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  • One owner compared the neck of the 1968 Les Paul Custom to be among their favorites, noting its comfort and exceptional playability.

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  • Japanese clones like Burny or Orville may have genuine features like fret nibs but often suffer from inauthentic logo placement and forced aging.

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Build quality

  • Pre-2011 models are noted for having real ebony fretboards, which many owners find superior to the later use of Richlite.

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  • Genuine Les Paul Customs have mother-of-pearl inlays with a rainbow-iridescent quality; fakes often use flat plastic inlays lacking depth.

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  • The binding yellowing can vary, with fretboard sides often remaining white due to lacquer absence, unlike the body.

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  • Real Les Pauls feature thumbwheels under the bridge instead of visible screw heads, which are common in counterfeits.

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User experience

  • An owner who traded their 1968 Les Paul Custom regretted it immediately, praising its phenomenal neck pickup and overall sound quality.

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  • The plastic nut on fakes is a common indicator of a counterfeit, contrasting with the quality materials on genuine models.

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Value and pricing

  • The 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is described as overpriced by some, highlighting its minimal spec changes over the years despite a high price tag.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some users replace the Gibson thumbwheel bridge with alternatives due to personal preference.

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Critic Reviews

Gibson Les Paul Custom review | MusicRadar

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The Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar is lauded for its unbeatable kudos and monster tone, delivering a rich and buttery sound that makes every penny worthwhile. However, it's notably heavy and not as fast as modern shred axes, which might be a drawback for some players. Despite lacking the historical appointments of its 50s predecessor, this guitar remains a slice of heaven for those willing to embrace its weight and cost, making you feel like a rock legend in the vein of Jimmy Page.

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shakespeare

Tonally weighted toward lower notes as standard, but an incredibly versatile foundation for custom modifications

The beautifully designed and sized mahogany body both balances the instrument impeccably and radiates sustain throughout the entire tonal range, with harmonics developing in a linear, predictable fashion as the ambient volume increases. . The intuitively proportioned, narrow neck and fingerboard, combined with its medium scale make extended chords and widely spaced fingering surprisingly easy, taking advantage of an ergonomically radius that comfortably encourages movement along its length, while the full bodied comfortable frets in conjunction with the natural balance reduce tiredness during and after extended playing and exude confidence from all but the least experienced musician. . Gibson's pickups are without doubt clear, articulate and sensitive, with the kind of quiet, cleanliness one would expect from a premium guitar, the ability to register even the slightest nuances at low level and a rich, powerful projection when cranked up that enable the musical purity to cut through the well controlled and subtle microphony that even in the cleanly manufactured wax potted coils, makes its presence felt, but at a level that adds character in spades, rather than the coarse, uncontrolled, discordant fashion of lesser offerings. . Potentiometers, wiring, earthing and shielding of cavities are silent for the most part with little, or no R.F. Interfearance, maintaining the musicality of the outgoing signal. . The machine heads are precise, with little backlash in the gearing and a soft, smooth operation which when set, stays put throughout all but the most vigorous strumming and string bending, making for a. Rewarding rich sounding experience, with minimal need for adjustment due to string creep. . With the attention to quality control in the hardware section, the plating is very even and lustrous, giving yet more reason, if any were needed, to trust in Gibson's ability to produce what is and has been for some considerable time, the industry standard where electric guitars are concerned. . If I HAD to make one criticism, it would be to highlight the guitar's tendency to resonate in a very slightly bass heavy fashion, but that is nothing that can't be allowed for in the choice of strings and amplifier settings........ . By far the biggest accomplishment in my opinion, is the way the guitar lends itself to customisation. Especially in the wiring department. Replacing the bridge pickup with a very slightly "Brighter" one transforms the guitar, in my opinion. Opening its range and vocabulary. Making it by far the most versatile and playable guitar on the market today... . All this being said. These are purely my own, personal opinions, no doubt endowed with just a little positive bias having owned many Gibson Les Paul models over the years. Each one being the leader in its price range.

shermantypething

Love this thing!

This is on my top ten guitars of all time! Really clean tone and rustic at the same time. The color is real sweet too. I do recommend!

guy_d_angelo

In a class of its own.

For the last few years Les Paul Custom's are being made exclusively at the Custom Shop, those guys know what they're doing and it shows. I'm not afraid to change/upgrade where & when it's needed, but apart form replacing the tuners with Sperzel locking ones I haven't done anything else, this guitar's perfect as it is, pickups and all, don't change anything: just plug in and enjoy this wonderful instrument. Highly recommended.

cocopunk1486

It's a Gibson, enough said

I don't like using it for live stuff since it is bottom heavy, but if I'm just recording or playing then it's my go-to guitar. There's a reason they're on the heavy side. The tones are great, and it's got nice action. Les Pauls are rightly at the top of their field. Only thing I don't like, aside for the weight, is the price. But that's coming from a college student whose last five meals have consisted of peanut butter sandwiches and granola bars so, whatever. In the grand scheme of things, maybe $5000 is a reasonable price.

jimmarchi1

sometimes its worth eating nothing but peanutbutter sandwiches and rammen noodles for a while...

jaxtonhughes

Nice!

Decent guitar. I like the color and the build and it has a very nice sound.

gary_dizon

I love the Ebony fretboard and the feel of a Gibson Les Paul Custom

My Custom was a little different. It was all mahogany without a maple top. Binding on the top and bottom and it was a Norlin period that rocked. The neck was mahogany and the ebony fretboard gave the guitar brightness. This was a guitar with sustain and clarity and worked for any genre of music.

icantshred

Best guitar

This was my first real guitar. It was my only guitar for over a decade. It's still my number one.

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I'm hoping for this to be my first real guitar as well (well a cheaper alternative for not far off a grand) would you still recommend it?

paulmills123

Incredible sustain.

2007 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Ebony. 2007 appears to be the last year that Gibson produced these guitars with ebony fingerboards, before they switched to using Richlite. The guitar has previously been upgraded with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge position, and has now been fitted with the Seymour Duncan Blackouts Active Modular Pre-Amp.

darren_hightower

Fantastic sounding and well built classic guitar

I've had my Gibson Les Paul Custom for nearly four years now and it's probably my favorite guitar. It plays beautifully and nails the classic Les Paul sound. It's also very versatile, and fits in with both heavy and lighter fare. Definitely a keeper.

jimmarchi1

Is yours a black beuty or a 'cream' white one? Man am I sucker for a well-aged white LP custom, dead sexy!

darren_hightower

It's sort of a black beauty, but all chrome hardware. It's exactly the Les Paul Custom I'd always wanted but hadn't seen available except for a custom order. I snatched it up as soon as I saw it. I love the cream/white customs like Randy Rhoads had as well. I never wanted one but they're beautiful guitars.

wivariders

Most Rockin' Guitar

The tone on this guitar is equally insanely crunchy and undeniably classic. Whenever we write a song that needs that extra "rock n roll" vibe, we bust this thing out and it always delivers the goods. There is a reason that it resides in our studio's most visible spot.

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See how Billy Corgan uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Billy Corgan

Singer, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

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"I have a really incredible ’54 Les Paul Bigsby and a ’72 Les Paul Custom that’s like a Jimmy Page guitar. We also have a ’78 Les Paul that sounds a little bit more like Randy Rhoads to me."

See how Keith Richards uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Keith Richards

Singer, Guitarist

The Rolling Stones

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In this photo, one can see Richards with a Gibson Les Paul Custom.

Gibson writes : "By 1966, Richards was using three-pickup Les Paul Customs (the so-called “Black Beauty”). He had four, at least. He first used one in ’66, but that was stolen on tour in 1967. He purchased a new one in London, and this one was later painted by himself and then-partner Anita Pallenberg. It is now apparently owned by a U.K. guitar collector.

So why did that one go? Various stories say Keef gave it away or forgetfully left it in a Canadian guitar shop. He bought two new Les Paul Customs for the Stones’ 1969 tour, and used one for open-G tuning on “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Street Fighting Man” (live), the other in standard tuning. Both these Black Beauties were reportedly stolen from Nellcote in July 1971. Bad luck or simple carelessness? By ’73, Keef was still using a ’54 Custom for “Midnight Rambler” on The Stones’ ’72-73 tours. The Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus film shows Keith rocking one of his early LP Customs."

See how Adam Jones uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Adam Jones

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Tool

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In this photo taken at the June 15th concert in Florence, Italy, Adam Jones can be seen playing a Gibson Les Paul Custom in Reverse Silverburst finish, also equipped with a Bigsby tremolo system. This is corroborated by a video uploaded by djibril84 on YouTube, titled "Tool - Rosetta Stoned - part - live @ Firenze Rocks 15 June 2024."

See how Chris Cornell uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Chris Cornell

Guitarist, Singer

Soundgarden

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Chris Cornell can be seen using a Cherry Burst Les Paul Custom to a Silverburst Custom from about 3:00 to the rest of the Pinkpop '92 show.

See how Thomas DeLonge uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Thomas DeLonge

Singer, Guitarist

Blink-182

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In this video of the recording of "Feeling this", at 0:58, one can see DeLonge playing Gibson Les Paul Custom.

See how Synyster Gates uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Synyster Gates

Singer, Guitarist

Avenged Sevenfold

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Synyster Gates can be seen using a Les Paul Custom in the video for "Unholy Confessions."

See how Jamie Cook uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Jamie Cook

Guitarist

Arctic Monkeys

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Jamie Cook plays a Gibson Les Paul during recording and live sessions when playing in Arctic Monkeys. Jamie seems to be a fan of Gibson guitars, playing a ES-335 in every tour and also a SG for AM. This Les Paul was first seen during the “Teddy Picker” music video. The music video features mainly footage of Arctic Monkeys recording the song in a live take. The guitar was seen played by Cook during the tour as well.

Alex Turner, the lead singer and lead guitarist of the band, played Jamie’s Guitar during the recording of the bands fourth album, “Suck It and See.” In an interview with producer of the mentioned album James Ford, he stated “Alex Turner's rig typically featured him playing his faithful Fender Bronco... or occasionally a Gibson Les Paul... through his crocodile‑skin Selmer Zodiac and '60s Magnatone amps. "’Al does more rhythmy stuff, and for that it was just pretty straight, quite bright and punchy into the Selmer. We sometimes ran that and his old Magnatone at the same time. It has a really nice vibrato on it and reverb. So sometimes we'd mix those two signals together, but just onto the one track.’”

Another section of the same interview with Ford, he mentions “A new sonic development for Arctic Monkeys on Suck It And See are the saturated Electro‑Harmonix Big Muff‑styled lead breaks that feature throughout — played mostly by Turner, but also by Jamie Cook. ‘It isn't a Big Muff actually,’ Ford points out. ‘But we were trying to get that Les Paul neck-pickup sound. They've got quite a few of those weird, boutiquey fuzz pedals that give you that warm, creamy fuzz, so we used that for the solos mainly. There was one called the Coopersonic Valve Slapper that we used quite a lot.’”

This interview mentions the use of Jamie’s Les Paul, as Turner was seen using the Gibson throughout that tour. Their next Album, AM, also features Alex playing this guitar. Seen throughout their live shows and pictures of the recording of the album.

The image shown shows Jamie playing the Les Paul during the Tranquility Base Hotel And Casino tour, as Alex stopped playing it in favor of sticking with his Fender Jazzmaster. Jamie started playing the Gibson again for only a handful of songs, sticking with his ES-335 as his primary guitar for a majority of the setlist.

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Nick Valensi

Guitarist

The Strokes

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In this photo, Nick Valensi can be seen playing a black Gibson Les Paul Custom.

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Thurston Moore

Singer, Guitarist

Sonic Youth

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"This guitar was reportedly borrowed for use on SY's July 18th 2000 appearance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien', performing 'Nevermind'. Supposedly Thurston's maroon Les Paul was unavailable so they rented a "real" Les Paul -- which Thurston liked so much, he purchased a new Les Paul for himself for the west coast July 2000 tour. However, the matching 'Terrence & Philip' stickers on Lee and Thurston's guitars for this performance are curious..." - Chris Lawrence.

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Mike McCready

Guitarist

Pearl Jam

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In the Even Flow music video you can she him playing a custom shop Les Paul

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Lemmy Kilmister

Bassist, Guitarist

Motörhead

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In this photo Lemmy can be seen holding a Les Paul Custom.

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Ed O'Brien

Singer, Guitarist

Radiohead

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Used on Radiohead's 2012 tour for "The Daily Mail". Can be seen at 2:52.

Album Usage

The Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar has been featured on the following albums:

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Make Me Wonder by Official髭男dism (2025)

Make Me Wonder

Official髭男dism (2025)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Apex by W.E.T. (2025)

Apex

W.E.T. (2025)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on From The Beginning by Mötley Crüe (2025)

From The Beginning

Mötley Crüe (2025)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on 1984 Live Desk Tapes by Icehouse (2024)

1984 Live Desk Tapes

Icehouse (2024)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on AM.PM by Andy Mackay & Phil Manzanera (2023)

AM.PM

Andy Mackay & Phil Manzanera (2023)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Once in a BLUE MOON by N.Flying (2023)

Once in a BLUE MOON

N.Flying (2023)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard & Imanbek (2023)

Pour Some Sugar On Me

Def Leppard & Imanbek (2023)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on ABANDONSYSTEM__ (Your Voice Edition) by a crowd of rebellion (2022)

ABANDONSYSTEM__ (Your Voice Edition)

a crowd of rebellion (2022)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on My Sharona (Live) by The Knack (2022)

My Sharona (Live)

The Knack (2022)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Ritual Death by Ritual Death (2022)

Ritual Death

Ritual Death (2022)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on No Time for Later (Bonus Live Cut Edition) by The Trews (2020)

No Time for Later (Bonus Live Cut Edition)

The Trews (2020)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on ICEHOUSE Plays Flowers Live by Icehouse (2020)

ICEHOUSE Plays Flowers Live

Icehouse (2020)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Just Like Heaven (Live) by The Cure (2019)

Just Like Heaven (Live)

The Cure (2019)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Jumpin’ Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones (2019)

Jumpin’ Jack Flash

The Rolling Stones (2019)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Live at the BBC by The Hollies (2018)

Live at the BBC

The Hollies (2018)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Ao Vivo Pra Caramba - A Revolta Dos Dândis 30 Anos by Humberto Gessinger (2018)

Ao Vivo Pra Caramba - A Revolta Dos Dândis 30 Anos

Humberto Gessinger (2018)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Street Fighting Man (Live) by The Rolling Stones (2018)

Street Fighting Man (Live)

The Rolling Stones (2018)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Voodoo Lounge Uncut (Live) by The Rolling Stones (2018)

Voodoo Lounge Uncut (Live)

The Rolling Stones (2018)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Outsider by Comeback Kid (2017)

Outsider

Comeback Kid (2017)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on And an Artist by Steven Seagal (2017)

And an Artist

Steven Seagal (2017)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on what U need? by LAY (2016)

what U need?

LAY (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Guidance by Russian Circles (2016)

Guidance

Russian Circles (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Afrika by Russian Circles (2016)

Afrika

Russian Circles (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Kings of the Wild Frontier (Deluxe Edition) by Adam and The Ants (2016)

Kings of the Wild Frontier (Deluxe Edition)

Adam and The Ants (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Teens Of Denial by Car Seat Headrest (2016)

Teens Of Denial

Car Seat Headrest (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Adrenalina by Benji & Fede (2016)

Adrenalina

Benji & Fede (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Amore Wi-Fi by Benji & Fede (2016)

Amore Wi-Fi

Benji & Fede (2016)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Freedom by Refused (2015)

Freedom

Refused (2015)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on I Forget Where We Were by Ben Howard (2014)

I Forget Where We Were

Ben Howard (2014)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Wovenwar by Wovenwar (2014)

Wovenwar

Wovenwar (2014)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Mala by Devendra Banhart (2013)

Mala

Devendra Banhart (2013)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on AM by Arctic Monkeys (2013)

AM

Arctic Monkeys (2013)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Rat Farm by Meat Puppets (2013)

Rat Farm

Meat Puppets (2013)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Handwritten by The Gaslight Anthem (2012)

Handwritten

The Gaslight Anthem (2012)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on All Or Nothing (Deluxe Edition) by Pennywise (2012)

All Or Nothing (Deluxe Edition)

Pennywise (2012)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Suck It and See by Arctic Monkeys (2011)

Suck It and See

Arctic Monkeys (2011)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on The Daily Mail / Staircase by Radiohead (2011)

The Daily Mail / Staircase

Radiohead (2011)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on BAD D.N.A. by Marty Friedman & Marty Fried (2010)

BAD D.N.A.

Marty Friedman & Marty Fried (2010)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Buzzcocks Live! by Buzzcocks (2010)

Buzzcocks Live!

Buzzcocks (2010)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Live in Stockholm 2004 by Dissection (2009)

Live in Stockholm 2004

Dissection (2009)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Life Starts Now by Three Days Grace (2009)

Life Starts Now

Three Days Grace (2009)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Witness by Blessthefall (2009)

Witness

Blessthefall (2009)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Well, Anything Can Happen by Nicky Skopelitis (2009)

Well, Anything Can Happen

Nicky Skopelitis (2009)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on When The World Comes Down by The All-American Rejects & The All‐American Rejects (2008)

When The World Comes Down

The All-American Rejects & The All‐American Rejects (2008)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Faith Moves by Nicky Skopelitis & Sonny Sharrock (2008)

Faith Moves

Nicky Skopelitis & Sonny Sharrock (2008)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Act II: The Blood and the Life Eternal by Neverending White Lights (2007)

Act II: The Blood and the Life Eternal

Neverending White Lights (2007)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters (2007)

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Foo Fighters (2007)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Famous by Puddle of Mudd (2007)

Famous

Puddle of Mudd (2007)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon by Devendra Banhart (2007)

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Devendra Banhart (2007)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Fobia - XX by Fobia (2007)

Fobia - XX

Fobia (2007)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth (2006)

Rather Ripped

Sonic Youth (2006)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Winternoise (Live) by Dissection (2006)

Winternoise (Live)

Dissection (2006)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Rebirth Of Dissection (Live) by Dissection (2006)

Rebirth Of Dissection (Live)

Dissection (2006)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on II by Espers (2006)

II

Espers (2006)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Don't Believe The Truth by Oasis (2005)

Don't Believe The Truth

Oasis (2005)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Getting Away With Murder by Papa Roach (2004)

Getting Away With Murder

Papa Roach (2004)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Songs from the Crystal Cave by Steven Seagal (2004)

Songs from the Crystal Cave

Steven Seagal (2004)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Boomslang (2024 Deluxe Edition) by Johnny Marr + the Healers & Johnny Marr (2003)

Boomslang (2024 Deluxe Edition)

Johnny Marr + the Healers & Johnny Marr (2003)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Waking The Fallen by Avenged Sevenfold (2003)

Waking The Fallen

Avenged Sevenfold (2003)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Ar de rock by Rui Veloso (2001)

Ar de rock

Rui Veloso (2001)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Revelator by Nicky Skopelitis (2001)

Revelator

Nicky Skopelitis (2001)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on The Better Life by 3 Doors Down (2000)

The Better Life

3 Doors Down (2000)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Akuro No Oka by Dir En Grey (1999)

Akuro No Oka

Dir En Grey (1999)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Neon Ballroom by Silverchair (1999)

Neon Ballroom

Silverchair (1999)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Freak Show by Silverchair (1997)

Freak Show

Silverchair (1997)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions by Kiss (1997)

Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions

Kiss (1997)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Be Here Now (Deluxe Remastered Edition) by Oasis (1997)

Be Here Now (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

Oasis (1997)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Deluxe Remastered Edition) by Oasis (1995)

(What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

Oasis (1995)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Too High To Die by Meat Puppets (1994)

Too High To Die

Meat Puppets (1994)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Cruisin' Deuces by Danny Gatton (1993)

Cruisin' Deuces

Danny Gatton (1993)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Zooropa by U2 (1993)

Zooropa

U2 (1993)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Ten by Pearl Jam (1991)

Ten

Pearl Jam (1991)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Social Distortion by Social Distortion (1990)

Social Distortion

Social Distortion (1990)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on After You've Gone by John Jorgenson (1988)

After You've Gone

John Jorgenson (1988)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Ouça O Que Eu Digo: Não Ouça Ninguém by Engenheiros do Hawaii (1988)

Ouça O Que Eu Digo: Não Ouça Ninguém

Engenheiros do Hawaii (1988)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Hysteria by Def Leppard (1987)

Hysteria

Def Leppard (1987)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on A Revolta Dos Dandis by Engenheiros do Hawaii (1987)

A Revolta Dos Dandis

Engenheiros do Hawaii (1987)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Night Songs by Cinderella (1986)

Night Songs

Cinderella (1986)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Expanded Edition / 2002 Remaster) by Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Expanded Edition / 2002 Remaster)

Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on All Those Wasted Years (Live) by Hanoi Rocks (1984)

All Those Wasted Years (Live)

Hanoi Rocks (1984)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Pyromania by Def Leppard (1983)

Pyromania

Def Leppard (1983)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks by Hanoi Rocks (1981)

Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks

Hanoi Rocks (1981)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar by Frank Zappa (1981)

Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar

Frank Zappa (1981)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Fun And Games by Chuck Mangione & Chuck Mangione (1979)

Fun And Games

Chuck Mangione & Chuck Mangione (1979)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Street Survivors by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1977)

Street Survivors

Lynyrd Skynyrd (1977)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on One More From The Road (Live / Deluxe Edition) by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1976)

One More From The Road (Live / Deluxe Edition)

Lynyrd Skynyrd (1976)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Hair Of The Dog by Nazareth (1975)

Hair Of The Dog

Nazareth (1975)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Kimono My House by Sparks (1974)

Kimono My House

Sparks (1974)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Raw Power (50th Anniversary Legacy Edition) by The Stooges (1973)

Raw Power (50th Anniversary Legacy Edition)

The Stooges (1973)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Birds Of Fire by The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1973)

Birds Of Fire

The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1973)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Radar Love by Golden Earring (1973)

Radar Love

Golden Earring (1973)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on The Inner Mounting Flame (with John McLaughlin) by The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1971)

The Inner Mounting Flame (with John McLaughlin)

The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1971)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar as heard on Dear Eloise / King Midas In Reverse by The Hollies (1967)

Dear Eloise / King Midas In Reverse

The Hollies (1967)

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