Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard Gloss Translucent Blue #CS602188

The Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard Gloss Translucent Blue is a striking interpretation of one of the most enduring designs in electric guitar history, combining traditional Les Paul construction with a vivid, contemporary finish. Its solid mahogany body is topped with beautifully figured maple, allowing the natural grain to show through the rich translucent blue gloss nitrocellulose lacquer. A single-ply top binding frames the figured maple with understated elegance, while traditional weight relief preserves the familiar Les Paul feel and resonance. Weighing 9 pounds, 7 ounces, this instrument offers the substantial presence and solid response associated with the classic Les Paul design, delivering a compelling balance of visual sophistication, tonal depth, and unmistakable Gibson character.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable Medium C profile and a long neck tenon, reflecting the traditional construction principles that have helped define the Les Paul’s enduring appeal. Its ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate playing surface, complemented by classic cellulose trapezoid inlays and 22 narrow-tall frets. A 12-inch fingerboard radius supports comfortable chord work and expressive lead playing, while the 24.75-inch scale length delivers the familiar feel and bending response cherished by generations of guitarists. The Corian nut provides a stable foundation for the strings, and Kluson Deluxe tuning machines maintain the instrument’s vintage-inspired appearance. Together, these carefully selected materials and appointments create a neck that feels refined and responsive, equally suited to intricate phrasing, sustained bends, and commanding chord work.

At the heart of this Les Paul Standard is a pair of Gibson Burstbucker humbuckers, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position and a Burstbucker 3 at the bridge. This combination offers a versatile tonal range, from warm, rounded neck tones and singing sustain to more aggressive bridge sounds with punch, clarity, and cutting presence. Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup allow detailed tonal shaping, while the three-way toggle switch makes it easy to move between rich, full-bodied sounds and more focused, articulate textures. The nickel-finished ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece provide the traditional hardware foundation, complemented by nickel pickup covers, gold Top Hat control knobs, and cream plastic appointments. These classic details bring a sense of heritage to an instrument whose translucent blue finish gives it a distinctive modern identity.

Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer and supplied with .010 to .046 gauge strings, the Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard is equipped for a broad spectrum of musical expression, from blues and classic rock to hard rock, fusion, and contemporary studio work. Its figured maple top contributes visual distinction, while the mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard, and Burstbucker pickups form a cohesive foundation for rich sustain, dynamic response, and expressive tonal variation. Supplied with a Gibson accessory kit and a hardshell case, this instrument is designed for the player who appreciates the timeless authority of a traditional Les Paul alongside a finish that stands apart from the familiar. Identified by model number CSLPSTTBNH1, this Gloss Translucent Blue Les Paul Standard brings together classic Gibson craftsmanship, elegant detailing, and a bold visual presence in a guitar built to inspire.

Other specifications include:

• Body Material Mahogany
• Top Figured maple
• Body Shape Les Paul
• Binding Single-ply top
• Body Finish Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Styles Solidbody
• Weight Relief Traditional
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
• Fret Count 22
• Frets Narrow Tall
• Inlays Cellulose trapezoid
• Joint Long neck tenon
• Neck Material Mahogany
• Nut Material Corian
• Profile Medium C
• Scale Length 628.7mm / 24.75in
• Neck Pickup Burstbucker 2
• Bridge Pickup Burstbucker 3
• Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
• Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
• Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Control Knobs Gold Top Hats
• Finish Nickel
• Pickup Covers Nickel
• Plastic Parts Cream
• Tailpiece Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe
• Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
• Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case Hardshell Case
• CSLPSTTBNH1
• 9 lbs 7 oz
• #CS602188

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