Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom M2M VOS - SLB

The Les Paul Custom model, produced by the Gibson Custom Shop, has been one of the best-selling and most sought-after models in the Gibson catalog for decades.

It is one of the most elegant and representative instruments of the Nashville brand, as well as one of the most coveted.

The Les Paul Custom model was introduced in its current configuration with two humbucker pickups back in 1957. The guitar of that time, still in production today (Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom) - also known as "Black Beauty" - differs in some technical details from this version, which is more economically accessible and features a more modern setup.

The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Ebony Fingerboard Gloss is characterized by a mahogany body paired with a maple top, in contrast to the Black Beauty model, which has a mahogany top. Sonically, the presence of maple imparts greater brightness, resulting in defined and open distorted tones.

Another difference is found in the neck profile, which is smaller and more comfortable while maintaining dimensions that ensure, along with the "long tenon" joint, excellent sound transfer and infinite sustain.

Finally, it is worth noting that Gibson has returned to using an ebony fingerboard for this model, a wood that is increasingly difficult to source on a large scale, but which is essential for such an emblematic instrument.

In particular, this version ordered as a Custom Order through the Made 2 Measure program features a stunning Silverburst VOS finish with chrome hardware.