Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree Of Life" Fireburst #CS601334

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree of Life" in Fireburst is an extraordinary interpretation of one of Gibson’s most iconic designs, elevated through premium tonewoods, meticulous craftsmanship, and a visually stunning handpicked figured maple top. Combining the timeless elegance of a Les Paul Custom with the dramatic character of a 5A quilt maple cap, this Dealer Select instrument delivers both collector-grade aesthetics and professional-level performance. At 9 lbs 4 oz, it offers the substantial feel and sustain that players have long associated with a non-weight-relieved Les Paul.

The centerpiece of the guitar is its breathtaking handpicked two-piece 5A quilt maple top, finished in a vibrant Fireburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer that accentuates the deep dimensional figure of the wood. The striking quilt pattern evokes the flowing branches and organic movement that inspired its "Tree of Life" designation, creating a visual presentation that is as captivating under stage lights as it is up close. Multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and traditional Les Paul Custom appointments complete an appearance that balances luxury with unmistakable Gibson heritage.

Beneath the figured maple top lies a solid one-piece mahogany body with no weight relief, delivering the rich sustain, warmth, and midrange authority that define the classic Les Paul sound. The solid mahogany neck is joined to the body with a long tenon construction for enhanced resonance and stability, while the Modern Medium C profile offers a comfortable and versatile feel. Measuring .818 inches at the first fret and .963 inches higher up the neck, it provides a substantial yet approachable grip suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

The ebony fingerboard delivers a fast, articulate playing surface, enhanced by a 12-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets that support both fluid lead work and confident chord playing. Mother-of-pearl block inlays provide the classic visual signature of a Les Paul Custom, while the Corian nut and premium fretwork contribute to excellent tuning stability and playing precision across the 24.75-inch scale length.

Tonally, the guitar is equipped with Gibson’s proven combination of a 490R neck pickup and a 498T bridge pickup. The 490R offers warmth, clarity, and smooth articulation for clean passages and expressive lead work, while the hotter 498T delivers focused mids, increased output, and the powerful sustain required for rock and modern gain applications. A hand-wired harness featuring 500K CTS potentiometers and a Switchcraft three-way toggle ensures dependable operation and preserves the natural character of the pickups.

The hardware package remains true to the Les Paul Custom legacy, featuring a gold-plated ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece, Grover Kidney tuning machines, black multi-ply pickguard, black mounting rings, and gold pickup covers. Every component contributes to the guitar’s refined appearance while supporting exceptional performance and reliability.

Accompanied by a Custom Shop hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity booklet, the Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom 5A Quilt "Tree of Life" Fireburst stands as a remarkable example of modern Custom Shop craftsmanship. Combining a handpicked quilted maple top, premium materials, and classic Les Paul Custom tone, it is an instrument that offers equal appeal to discerning collectors and serious players alike.

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-PSL21053
• 9 lbs 4 oz
• CS601334

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