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Les Paul Custom
The top-of-the-line Les Paul with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, an ebony fingerboard and block inlays, typically in black or white. Originally a premium alternative to the Standard, it's the most ornamented production Les Paul.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 1954–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 9 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
The top-of-the-line Les Paul with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, an ebony fingerboard and block inlays, typically in black or white. Originally a premium alternative to the Standard, it's the most ornamented production Les Paul.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Maple
- Binding
- Multi-ply Cream (top, back, fingerboard, headstock)
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- 490R
- Bridge Pickup
- 498T
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Grover Keystone
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 8.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 9.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 9 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players who want the most ornamented, premium Les Paul for stage, studio and collection.
Strengths
Premium ornamentation, gold hardware, ebony fingerboard, block inlays.
Things to Consider
Heavy, premium price, ornate look not for everyone.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1954–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1954 as the premium Les Paul with gold hardware and elaborate binding.
Similar Models
Les Paul Standard '50s
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 50s Rounded
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 9 lbs
A vintage-voiced Les Paul with a chunky '50s neck, Burstbucker pickups and the warm, thick tone that defined the original Burst era.
Les Paul Standard '60s
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A faster-playing Les Paul with the slim '60s neck profile and a balanced pickup set suited to modern and classic styles alike.
Les Paul Classic
1990–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A hot-rodded Les Paul with a slim 60s mahogany neck and ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers for aggressive, modern output. A weight-relieved body and no fingerboard binding keep it focused on speed and tone rather than cosmetics.
Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Custom?
- The top-of-the-line Les Paul with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, an ebony fingerboard and block inlays, typically in black or white. Originally a premium alternative to the Standard, it's the most ornamented production Les Paul.
- Who is the Les Paul Custom best for?
- Players who want the most ornamented, premium Les Paul for stage, studio and collection.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Custom have?
- The Les Paul Custom features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the Les Paul Custom weigh?
- The Les Paul Custom typically weighs around 9 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Custom still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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