Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Ultima 5A "Tree of Life" Nordic Blue #CS600938

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Ultima 5A “Tree of Life” in Nordic Blue is a breathtaking statement of artistry and craftsmanship, where tradition meets intricate visual expression. Its handpicked 5A quilted two-piece maple top is the centerpiece, alive with deep, three-dimensional figuring that seems to ripple beneath the striking Nordic Blue finish. The color shifts with the light, revealing layers of depth and movement, while multi-ply abalone binding frames the body with a luminous, almost jewel-like glow.

Beneath the top, a solid mahogany body provides warmth and sustain, enhanced by chambering that adds resonance and a more responsive feel without sacrificing the instrument’s authoritative voice. The flame maple neck introduces a subtle visual contrast while offering a smooth, comfortable medium C profile that feels equally at home in both rhythm and lead settings. Every transition across the neck feels fluid, supported by a long-standing Les Paul scale length that balances tension and playability.

The ebony fingerboard is where this instrument becomes truly extraordinary. Adorned with an elaborate pearl and abalone Tree of Life inlay, it transforms the playing surface into a work of art, each detail carefully set and shimmering with color. Rolled binding over the frets ensures a broken-in feel from the first touch, while the medium-jumbo frets and 24.75 inch scale provide a precise and expressive platform for any style of playing.

Tonally, it delivers a rich and versatile voice. The 490R neck pickup offers warmth and clarity with a smooth, rounded character, while the 490T bridge pickup brings focus, punch, and a singing midrange. A hand-wired harness with CTS volume and tone controls, paired with a Switchcraft toggle, ensures that every nuance is captured with responsiveness and depth, allowing for effortless tonal shaping.

Gold hardware completes the instrument with a sense of elegance and cohesion. The Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece provide reliable sustain and intonation, while Grover tuners with kidney buttons ensure stable and precise tuning. Black speed knobs add a subtle modern edge against the rich blue finish and ornate detailing.

Weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces, this Les Paul Ultima feels substantial yet resonant, reinforcing its presence both sonically and physically. It comes housed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case and includes a certificate of authenticity, marking it as a true collector’s piece. The “Tree of Life” Nordic Blue is more than a guitar. It is a visual and musical centerpiece, designed to inspire and built to stand apart.

Other specifications Include:

• Body Style Les Paul
• Top Handpicked 5A Quilted 2-Piece Maple Top
• Back Solid Mahogany/Chambered
• Weight relief None
• Binding Multi-ply Abalone
• Neck Flame Maple
• Neck profile Medium C Shape (0.82" / 0.965")
• Nut width 1.687”
• Fingerboard Ebony
• Scale length 24.75”
• Number of frets 22 Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Corian
• Inlay Pearl/Abalone Tree of Life Pattern
• Binding White/Abalone
• Binding Style Rolled binding over the frets
• Bridge Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece Stop Bar
• Knobs Black Speed
• Tuners Grover Kidney Buttons
• Plating Gold Finish
• Neck Pickup 490R
• Bridge pickup 490T
• Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots,
• Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
• Case: Gibson Custom Hardshell
• COA: Included
• LPCPSL000000285
• 9 lbs 12 oz
• #CS600938

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