Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #3
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Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #3
Product Info
Article Number:
619870
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #3
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,138.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul C Bigsby is a gorgeous instrument built for serious tone and feel. The combination of the R9 neck, powerful unpotted Custombuckers, and Bigsby trem gives it a unique vintage vibe. It's ideal for players seeking a premium, expressive Les Paul experience focused on classic rock and blues.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #3
- Electric Guitar
- Built according to the specifications of our experts and woods hand-selected on site in Nashville
- Les Paul Custom
- Top: AAA maple
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: R9
- V1 Carmelita - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- at 12th fret: 25 mm
- Binding: 7-ply on the top of the body
- 5-ply on the back of the body and headstock
- 1-ply on the neck
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Corian nut
- 22 Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two unpotted custombucker humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- 5-ply pickguard (not mounted
- only included)
- Tremolo: Bigsby
- Grover kidney machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Translucent Ocean Blue
- Includes case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The R9 neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability, a real Gibson sweet spot.
- • Unpotted Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, warm tone with surprising clarity and sustain.
- • The Bigsby tremolo adds a luxurious vibe and subtle pitch bending capabilities.
- • Hand-selected woods and meticulous construction ensure exceptional resonance and build quality.
CONS
- • The mahogany body and Bigsby tremolo will result in a substantial, potentially unwieldy weight.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility, favoring classic rock and blues tones.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible for many players, a significant investment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Unpotted Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Bigsby Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bigsby adds a subtle vibrato, unlike the fixed bridge, but the action may require adjustment to prevent fret buzz when used extensively.
It’s a refined evolution, thinner than a '50s neck but thicker than a '60s, striking a balance for modern players while retaining vintage character.
Unpotted pickups can be slightly more susceptible to feedback at high volumes, but the overall build and wood choices mitigate this, offering a warm, responsive tone.
