Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree Of Life" Cobra Burst #CS601601

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree Of Life" in Cobra Burst is an extraordinary expression of luxury, craftsmanship, and musical heritage. Conceived as a highly exclusive Custom Shop creation, this instrument embodies everything that has made the Les Paul Custom one of the world's most revered electric guitars. Its breathtaking handpicked two piece 5A quilt maple top dances beneath the rich Cobra Burst finish, revealing dramatic figure and remarkable depth from every angle. Protected by a flawless gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the wood is allowed to resonate freely while developing the graceful character that only time can impart. Elegant multi ply binding frames the instrument with unmistakable sophistication, creating a visual masterpiece worthy of its Tree Of Life designation.

At its foundation rests a solid one piece mahogany body with no weight relief, preserving the unmistakable authority, sustain, and rich harmonic complexity that define the finest Les Paul Customs. The solid mahogany neck is joined with Gibson's celebrated long tenon construction, maximizing resonance and creating an incredibly connected feel between neck and body. Sculpted into a modern medium C profile, it offers a confident yet comfortable grip that feels equally at home during expressive rhythm work and soaring lead passages.

The ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, glass like playing surface that enhances articulation while adding crisp attack and remarkable note definition. A 12 inch radius allows for effortless string bends and fluid phrasing across all 22 medium jumbo frets, while luminous mother of pearl block inlays provide timeless elegance against the deep black ebony. A precisely cut Corian nut ensures dependable tuning stability and consistent tonal transfer, complementing the guitar's premium construction from the very first note.

The celebrated pairing of Gibson's 490R neck pickup and 498T bridge pickup delivers a voice that is unmistakably powerful yet wonderfully versatile. The 490R offers warm, singing cleans with exceptional clarity and rich harmonic texture, making it equally inspiring for expressive melodies and lush chord work. The 498T responds with commanding output, focused midrange, and unmistakable bite, producing everything from classic rock authority to saturated modern overdrive while maintaining exceptional articulation. Together they create a broad tonal landscape, shaped through a hand wired harness featuring premium 500K CTS volume and tone potentiometers, a Switchcraft three way toggle, and premium components that preserve every nuance of the instrument's voice.

Every appointment reflects the uncompromising standards of the Gibson Custom Shop. A gold plated ABR 1 Tune O Matic bridge and matching stop bar tailpiece provide exceptional sustain, precise intonation, and enduring reliability. Gold plated pickup covers, Grover Kidney tuning machines, brass strap buttons, black multi ply pickguard, engraved two ply truss rod cover, and classic black speed knobs complete an instrument whose refined aesthetic matches its remarkable performance.

Weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces, this Dealer Select Les Paul Custom possesses the reassuring substance expected from a traditionally constructed, non weight relieved model while remaining beautifully balanced in the hands. Accompanied by its Custom Shop hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity booklet, this exceptional instrument stands as both a collector's centerpiece and a world class musical companion. The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree Of Life" in Cobra Burst is more than a remarkable guitar. It is a celebration of artistry, tradition, and uncompromising craftsmanship, built to inspire generations of performances with unrivaled beauty and unmistakable tone.

Other Features Include:

• Binding Multi-ply
• Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Material 1-Piece Mahogany
• Body Shape Les Paul
• Body Styles Les Paul
• Top 2-Piece 5A Quilt Maple/Handpicked
• Weight Relief None
• End Of Board Width 2.24 in
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 12.0 in
• Fret Count 22
• Frets Medium-Jumbo
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
• Joint Long Tenon
• Neck Material Solid Mahogany
• Nut Material Corian
• Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
• Profile Modern Medium C (.818" / .963")
• Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
• Bridge Pickup 498T
• Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
• Neck Pickup 490R
• Output Jack 1/4"
• Pickup Selector 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs
• Hardware Finish Gold
• Mounting Rings Black
• Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
• Pickup Covers Gold-Plated
• Strap Buttons Brass
• Switch Tip Cream
• Switchwasher Black
• Tailpiece Stop Bar
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply, Engraved Les Paul Custom
• Tuner Plating Gold
• Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
• Case Custom Shop Hardshell
• Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• LPC-PSL21054
• 9 lbs 13 oz
• #CS601601

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