Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
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Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
Product Info
Article Number:
619777
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$7,698.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2 is a serious instrument—the woods are top-notch, and the custombuckers deliver a powerful, nuanced voice. The neck profile is modern and comfortable, making it a joy to play for extended periods. It's a premium-priced guitar ideal for experienced players seeking a refined, high-end Les Paul experience.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
- Electric Guitar
- Built according to the specifications of our experts and woods hand-selected on site in Nashville
- Les Paul Custom
- Top: Hand-selected AAA maple
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Les Paul Custom Modern Medium C - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 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
- Pickup: Two unpotted custombucker humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- 5-ply pickguard (not mounted
- only included)
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover kidney machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Cobra Burst
- Includes case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-selected maple top delivers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Custombucker pickups offer a thick, articulate tone suitable for diverse genres.
- • Modern Medium C neck profile enhances playability and comfort across the fretboard.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing surface and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Mahogany body construction contributes to a substantial, potentially unwieldy weight.
- • The unpotted pickups may be prone to microphonic feedback at higher volumes.
- • The included, unmounted pickguard requires additional installation and customization.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Two Unpotted Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unpotted pickups generally offer a more open, dynamic tone with increased clarity, but are more susceptible to noise and feedback.
It's a refinement, offering a slightly slimmer feel than vintage '50s profiles while retaining a comfortable thickness for powerful playing.
It's a nod to customization—players can choose to mount it as-is or modify it to match their personal style.
