Gibson Les Paul Custom AW
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Gibson
Les Paul Custom AW
Product Info
Article Number:
177619
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Custom AW
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Custom AW is a serious instrument—a beautifully crafted, premium-priced guitar built for players who appreciate a traditional, powerful Les Paul voice. The Custom Shop construction and ebony fingerboard elevate the feel and responsiveness. It's ideal for rock, blues, and heavier styles where sustain and articulation are paramount.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Custom AW
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Top: Maple
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Long neck tenon
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) humbuckers
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Alpine White
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides rich sustain and warmth, a classic Les Paul tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • Custom Shop build quality guarantees meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
- • 490R/498T pairing delivers a versatile range from thick rhythm to searing leads.
CONS
- • The substantial weight (around 11 lbs) can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The Alpine White finish, while striking, may not appeal to all tastes.
- • The pickup configuration limits versatility compared to coil-splitting options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
490R (neck) / 498T (bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Locktone ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a comfortable, medium-slim taper profile, offering a balance between playability and classic Les Paul feel – not overly thin, but certainly accessible.
The gloss finish is relatively delicate and prone to showing wear marks, so careful handling and regular polishing are recommended to maintain its appearance.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and easily replaceable with aftermarket options, offering a path to further tonal customization.
