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LES PAUL CUSTOM (P-90 PICKUPS 1954-1957 MFG.)
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- single sharp cutaway Les Paul-style mahogany body with a carved top, raised bound black pickguard, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays, multi-bound headstock with pearl split diamond/logo inlay, "Les Paul Custom" engraved on truss rod cover, three-per-side Deluxe Kluson tuners with plastic single ring buttons, tune-o-matic bridge, stop or optional Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, two single coil pickups with plastic covers (neck pickup has oblong polepieces, bridge pickup has round polepieces), four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, gold hardware, available in Black finish, 13 in. wide, 17.25 in. long, 2 in. deep, 24.75 in. scale, mfg. 1954-57.
This guitar was nicknamed the "Black Beauty" and also the "Fretless Wonder."
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LES PAUL CUSTOM (HUMBUCKER PICKUPS, 1957-1961 MFG.)
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- similar to the Les Paul Custom (1954-57 Mfg.), except has two or three covered humbucker pickups, available in Ebony finish, mfg. 1957-1961.
In 1959, Grover tuners replaced Klusons.
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LES PAUL CUSTOM (SG BODY STYLE 1961-1963 MFG.)
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- double sharp cutaway SG-style mahogany body, mahogany neck, "Les Paul Custom" engraved on plastic piece between neck pickup and fingerboard, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays, multi-bound headstock with pearl split diamond inlay, three-per-side tuners, tune-o-matic bridge, available in several tailpieces including a side-pull Vibrola (1961-62), a short Vibrola with a pearl inlaid ebony tailblock (1962-63), a Bigsby vibrato with short tailpiece (1961-63), or a long vibrola with a lyre-engraved cover (1963), white layered pickguard, three covered humbucker pickups, four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, gold hardware, available in Black or White finish, mfg. 1961-63.
Models in black finish are very rare. Some models may have a factory-installed stop tailpiece of a Maestro vibrato. In 1962, some models were produced with pearl inlaid ebony tailpiece insert. In 1963, this model was officially renamed the SG Custom (see SG Series).
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LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-)
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- single cutaway Les Paul-style one-piece mahogany/maple body (mahogany body with a maple top, 1968-69, 1977-present) or three-piece mahogany/maple "pancake" body (one thin maple layer sandwiched by two large layers of mahogany and a maple top, 1969-1977), seven-ply top binding, set three-piece neck, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays, multi-bound headstock with pearl/diamond split inlays, three-per-side tuners, tune-o-matic bridge, stop tailpiece, two or three covered humbucker pickups, four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, gold hardware, available in Alpine White (1987-present), Cherry (1971-1975), Cherry Sunburst (1971-1990), Ebony (1968-1990, 1995-present), Ferrari Red (1986-1987), Heritage Cherry Sunburst (1996-98, 2003-present), Honeyburst (1990, 1996-98), Natural (1975-early 1980s), Pewter (1986-1987), Silverburst (1979-1982, 2004-present), Tobacco Sunburst (1972-early 1980s), Vintage Sunburst (1987-1990), Walnut (1977-78), White (1975-1986), or Wine Red (1976-present) finish, 24.75 in. scale, mfg. 1968-present.
In 1970, neck volute was introduced. In 1971, left-handed models were introduced and first listed in Gibson's shipping ledgers. Between 1971 and 1973 and in 1978, three humbuckers were optional (163 were mfg.). In 1975, jumbo frets were an option - only 26 were shipped. In 1975 and 1976, this model was available with a rosewood top (53 total shipped). In 1977, a maple fingerboard became optional. In 1979, Silverburst finish was introduced with chrome hardware. Neck volute was discontinued by 1980. In 1986, Ebony, Ferrari Red, or Pewter finish became available with chrome hardware and these were discontinued by late 1987. In July, 1990 Trans. Red finish was offered as part of the Limited Edition Colours Series. In December, 1990 Trans. White finish was offered as part of the Limited Edition Colours Series. In 2004, this model was officially moved from the Gibson USA catalog to the Gibson Custom Shop, although it retained the same product code.
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Les Paul Custom Silverburst (LPC-)
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- similar features to the Les Paul Custom, except has chrome hardware and available in Silverburst finish, mfg. 2004-2015.
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LES PAUL CUSTOM '54 REISSUE
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- reissue of '54 Les Paul Custom, Alnico V neck pickup, P-90 bridge pickup, standard 6 digit ser. no. with "LE" prefix, mfg. 1972-73.
Gibson shipping records indicate 3 instruments were shipped in 1975, and one was shipped in 1977.
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Les Paul Custom Plus (LPCC)
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- similar to Les Paul Custom, except has bound figured maple top and gold hardware, available in Dark Wineburst, Honey Burst (HB), Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HS), or Vintage Sunburst (VS) finish, disc. 1996.
In 1994, Dark Wineburst finish was discontinued.
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Les Paul Custom Premium Plus
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- similar to Les Paul Custom, except has highest quality bound figured maple top, available in Dark Wineburst, Honey Burst, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, or Vintage Sunburst finish, disc. 1994.
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LES PAUL CUSTOM LITE
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- single sharp cutaway multi-bound mahogany body with carved top, raised bound black pickguard, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, multi-bound peghead with pearl split diamond/logo inlay, 3-per-side tuners with chrome buttons, gold hardware, 2 covered humbucker pickups, volume/tone control, 3-position switch, mini coil tap switch, available in Black finish, mfg. 1987-1990.
This model was also available with double locking vibrato.
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Les Paul Custom Lite Showcase Edition
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- similar to original Les Paul Custom Lite, except has lighter body with Gold Top finish, all black hardware, EMG pickups, triple top body binding, no pickguard. Limited edition, 200 mfg. 1988 only.
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