Gibson 70th Les Paul Custom HPT GW #1
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Gibson
70th Les Paul Custom HPT GW #1
Product Info
Article Number:
571270
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
70th Les Paul Custom HPT GW #1
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,468.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 70th Anniversary Les Paul Custom HPT GW #1 is a serious instrument, built for players who appreciate the legacy of Gibson and demand top-tier craftsmanship. The Carmelita neck is a revelation, and those unpotted Custombuckers nail that thick, warm, vintage Les Paul tone. It's a premium-priced, focused tool perfect for blues, rock, and classic tones – a real statement piece for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Gibson 70th Les Paul Custom HPT GW #1
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Les Paul Custom
- Top: Hand-selected AAA flamed maple
- Body: Solid mahogany
- Set-in
- one-piece neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearl custom fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Carmelita Fine Carved "C"
- 22 historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
- CTS 500k pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Grover kidney machine heads
- Black chrome hardware
- Custom Shop Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Colour: Ebony Grey Widow
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-selected maple top provides exceptional figure and resonance.
- • Carmelita neck profile offers unparalleled comfort and playability.
- • Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver thick, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Custom Shop medallion and historically correct backplate add serious pedigree.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany body contributes to significant weight, potentially tiring for some.
- • Ebony fingerboard can feel dense and less 'woody' than rosewood alternatives.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for modern, high-gain genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with AAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers (Unpotted)
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
HPT stands for Historic Profile Top, signifying a thinner, more contoured body for enhanced comfort, a characteristic of some vintage Les Pauls.
No, these are unpotted, allowing for more high-frequency response and a more open, dynamic tone – a characteristic often sought after by vintage-inspired players.
The 'GW' refers to the Ebony Grey Widow finish, a limited-edition colorway with a unique aesthetic and a subtle shimmer not found on standard Les Paul Customs.
