Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2

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Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2

Gibson

Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2

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Product Info

Article Number: 574245
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2
Price: $8,468.90

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This Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2 is a serious instrument, built for the discerning player seeking a premium experience. The Custom Shop attention to detail is evident in the exquisite flame maple top, the comfortable Carmelita neck, and the warm, powerful Custombucker pickups. It’s an ideal choice for experienced players wanting a historically-inspired, high-end Les Paul with a refined aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT GW #2
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop model
  • 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
  • Pickup: 2 unwaxed Custombucker AlNiCo III Humbucker
  • 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 stunning visuals and focused resonance.
  • • Carmelita neck profile offers exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
  • • Custombucker AlNiCo III pickups deliver a thick, articulate, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Black chrome hardware elevates aesthetics and provides smooth, reliable functionality.
CONS
  • • The mahogany body contributes to a substantial weight, potentially fatiguing for some.
  • • Ebony fingerboard, while luxurious, can be susceptible to dryness and requires diligent care.
  • • The 'Ebony Grey Widow' finish, while striking, may show fingerprints and minor blemishes easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Solid Mahogany with AAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 2 x Unwaxed Custombucker AlNiCo III Humbuckers
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

The Custombucker offers a slightly more compressed and focused tone, leaning towards a more vintage PAF character, while the '57 Classic tends to be a bit more open and airy.
It's a thinner, more refined 'C' shape, providing a smoother feel and easier access to higher frets compared to a more substantial vintage '50s neck.
It's a detail referencing Gibson's historical Custom Shop practices, signifying the guitar was meticulously crafted by skilled artisans and serves as a mark of authenticity.

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