Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony (Electric Guitar)

The Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony is a legendary solid-body electric guitar originally introduced in 1954 as the upscale, elegant tuxedo variant of the standard Les Paul line. Known for its sophisticated aesthetics, it features an iconic high-gloss Ebony (black) finish, multiple layers of white and black binding around the body and headstock, and premium gold-plated hardware.
Built for rich sustain and a powerful, warm tone, it pairs a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top. The bound fretboard is traditionally crafted from ebony, providing a smooth playing surface accented by striking mother-of-pearl block inlays. The headstock prominently features the classic Gibson split-diamond inlay and a “Les Paul Custom” engraved truss rod cover. Outfitted with dual humbucking pickups, this model delivers the thick, articulate rock, blues, and jazz tones that have made it a staple on stages and in studios worldwide.
Key Specifications
Body & Neck
• Body Shape: Single-cutaway Les Paul
• Body Material: Mahogany with a Carved Maple top
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper or 50s Rounded (depending on production year)
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.65 mm)
Fingerboard
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches (304.8 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech or Corian
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Hardware & Electronics
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker (or Custombucker on Historic Reissues)
• Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker (or Custombucker on Historic Reissues)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone dials; 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Gold-plated
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics or Kluson Waffleback