The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom Figured Blue Widow stands as a vivid expression of craftsmanship and presence, blending iconic design with a finish that feels both rare and captivating. Its two-piece, hand-picked AAA maple top ripples beneath the Blue Widow finish, revealing deep figuring that shifts and dances under light. This striking top is framed by multi-ply binding and paired with a solid one-piece mahogany back, all sealed in a rich gloss nitrocellulose lacquer that enhances both resonance and visual depth.

The feel is unmistakably Les Paul Custom. A solid mahogany neck with a modern medium C profile sits comfortably in the hand, offering a smooth and confident playing experience from the first position to the highest frets. The long tenon neck joint maximizes sustain and tonal transfer, giving every note a full and lingering voice. Up top, the ebony fingerboard provides a fast, glassy surface, accented by classic mother of pearl block inlays. With 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 12 inch radius, it balances precision and ease, equally suited for articulate lead work and powerful rhythm playing.

Its voice is rich, focused, and unmistakably Gibson. The 490R neck pickup delivers warmth and clarity with a smooth, rounded character, while the 498T bridge pickup brings punch, tight low end, and a cutting upper midrange that drives through any mix. The hand-wired control harness, built with CTS pots and a Switchcraft toggle, ensures a responsive and dynamic range, allowing subtle tonal shaping or full-throttle output with equal ease.

Gold hardware adds a layer of elegance and authority, from the Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece to the Grover Kidney tuners that provide dependable tuning stability. Black multi-ply accents, including the pickguard and mounting rings, create a bold contrast against the vivid top, while details like the cream switch tip and engraved truss rod cover complete the classic Custom aesthetic.

Weighing 10 pounds 1 ounce, this instrument carries a reassuring solidity that contributes to its sustain and tonal depth without feeling unwieldy. It arrives protected in a Custom Shop hardshell case and includes its certificate of authenticity, reinforcing its place as both a player’s instrument and a collector’s piece. The Blue Widow is more than a Les Paul Custom. It is a commanding, expressive guitar built to inspire and endure.

Other specifications include:

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Other specifications include:

Back 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
Top 2-Piece Hand Picked AAA Maple
Weight Relief 9-Hole
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
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 (0.82" / 0.965")
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 Tune-O-Matic
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
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
LPCPSL000000807
10 lbs 1 oz
CS600553

For more information on this Gibson Custom Shop instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer: Gibson
Actual Weight: 10.1
Series: Custom Shop
Color: Blue Widow
Body Style: Les Paul
Model: Les Paul Custom Figured Blue Widow
Condition: Brand New
Strings: 6

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