GIBSON Les Paul Custom Plus (LPCC)
- 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.
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GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-)
No. of Strings
6
Body Type
--
No. of Frets
22
Weight
--
GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-) Variants
GIBSON Les Paul Custom Premium Plus
- 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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GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-) Description
- 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.
GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-) Features
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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)
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Seven-ply top binding
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Three-piece neck
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Bound ebony fingerboard
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Multi-bound headstock with pearl/diamond split inlays
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Tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece
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Two or three covered humbucker pickups
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Gold hardware
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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
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24.75 in. scale
GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-) Specs
Orientation:
Right-Handed
Number Of Strings:
6
String Type:
--
Number Of Frets:
22
Fret Size:
--
Tuner Layout:
3 by 3
Nut Style:
--
Nut Width(inches):
--
Nut Material:
--
Neck Material:
--
Neck Joint Style:
Set-Neck
Neck Shape:
--
TailpieceType:
Tune-o-matic
Fret Board Material:
Ebony
Fretboard Radius (inches):
--
Fret Board Style:
--
Inlay Style:
Block inlays
Inlay Material:
Pearloid
Body Type:
--
Body Shape/Style/Series:
Single Cutaway
Body Material:
Mahogany
Veneer:
--
Body Finish:
--
Body Color:
--
Pick-Guard Material:
--
Pick Guard Color:
--
Pickup Configuration:
--
Pickups:
Humbucker
Controls:
Four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch
Year From:
1968
Year To:
--
Country Of Origin:
--
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