Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom Gloss Silver Sparkle #CS601267

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom Gloss Silver Sparkle is a striking interpretation of one of the most prestigious electric guitars ever created. Combining timeless Les Paul Custom elegance with an eye-catching Silver Sparkle finish, this exclusive Dealer Select model captures attention the moment it enters the room. Beneath its dazzling appearance lies the craftsmanship, premium materials, and uncompromising attention to detail that have made the Les Paul Custom a benchmark of luxury and performance for generations of discerning players.

Built upon the legendary Les Paul platform, the guitar features a carefully selected two-piece plain maple top paired with a one-piece mahogany back. This classic tonewood combination delivers the unmistakable Les Paul voice, balancing warmth, sustain, and rich harmonic complexity with articulate attack and exceptional resonance. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the instrument to breathe and age gracefully over time, enhancing both its visual character and tonal depth. Elegant multi-ply binding frames the body with unmistakable Custom Shop sophistication, creating a look that is both refined and commanding.

The solid mahogany neck is crafted for stability, comfort, and exceptional resonance. Joined to the body using Gibson’s revered long tenon construction, the neck contributes to the instrument’s legendary sustain and lively response. The traditional 24.75-inch scale length delivers the familiar feel that has inspired countless iconic recordings, while the smooth neck profile encourages effortless movement across the fretboard.

A solid ebony fingerboard provides a fast, responsive playing surface with a luxurious feel under the fingers. The 12-inch radius offers an ideal balance between comfortable chord work and expressive lead playing, while 22 medium-jumbo frets allow for precise articulation and confident string bending. Classic mother-of-pearl block inlays adorn the fingerboard, adding a touch of timeless elegance that perfectly complements the guitar’s upscale aesthetic.

The tonal heart of this Les Paul Custom comes from a proven pairing of Gibson humbuckers. The 490R neck pickup delivers warm, articulate tones with rich harmonic detail, making it ideal for smooth cleans, expressive blues passages, and singing lead work. At the bridge, the 498T humbucker provides increased output, enhanced midrange presence, and aggressive attack, allowing riffs and solos to cut through with authority. Together, these pickups offer a versatile voice capable of covering everything from vintage-inspired tones to modern high-gain performance.

Premium electronics ensure that every nuance of the instrument is faithfully preserved. A hand-wired wiring harness featuring CTS 500K volume and tone potentiometers works in conjunction with a Switchcraft three-way toggle selector and output jack to deliver exceptional reliability and tonal consistency. The controls provide smooth, precise adjustments that allow players to shape their sound with confidence and accuracy.

Chrome hardware complements the Silver Sparkle finish beautifully, creating a sophisticated contrast that enhances the guitar’s visual impact. A classic Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece provide excellent sustain, tuning stability, and precise intonation. Grover Kidney tuning machines ensure dependable performance, while the engraved two-ply Les Paul Custom truss rod cover, black multi-ply pickguard, chrome pickup covers, and traditional appointments throughout reflect the meticulous standards of the Gibson Custom Shop.

Weighing 9 lbs 8 oz, this Dealer Select Les Paul Custom offers the substantial feel and resonant character that many players associate with the finest examples of the model. Protected by a Custom Shop hardshell case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity booklet, the Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Custom Gloss Silver Sparkle is a remarkable blend of exclusivity, visual brilliance, and legendary Les Paul performance. It stands as both a professional-grade instrument and a stunning showcase of Gibson Custom Shop artistry.

Other Features Include:

• Body Shape Les Paul
• Top 2-Piece Plain Maple
• Back 1-Piece Mahogany
• Binding Multi-ply
• Finish Nitrocellulose Gloss
• Neck Material Solid Mahogany
• Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard Material Solid Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Number Of Frets 22
• Frets Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material Corian
• Nut Width 1.69" / 42.85mm
• End of Board Width 2.24" / 56.89mm
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
• Joint Long Tenon
• Hardware Finish Chrome
• Tuner Plating Chrome
• Bridge Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
• Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
• TrussRod 2-way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom
• Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs
• Switch Tip Cream
• Switchwasher Black
• Jack Plate Cover Chrome
• Control Covers Black
• Strap Buttons Chrome
• Mounting Rings Black M69
• Pickup Covers Chrome
• Neck Pickup 490R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup 498T Humbucker
• Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
• Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack Switchcraft
• Strings .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
• LPCPSL000000860
• 9 lbs 8 oz
• CS601267

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