Gibson Custom Shop Heavy Aged Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony Heavy Aged Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
The Gibson Custom Select Les Paul™ Custom, Heavy Aged, Nickel Hardware is a great example of where the Gibson Custom Modern Collection meets the Murphy Lab. Gibson Custom Select instruments are small-batch creations designed and handcrafted by the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop. Guitars from the Gibson Custom Select Collection showcases exciting finishes, electronics, hardware, and other modifications that aren't normally available and set them apart from the crowd. Guitars from the Gibson Custom Modern Collection are only available with Murphy Lab aged finishes through the Made to Measure program and Gibson Custom Select. Available in Classic White, Oxblood, and Ebony, this Les Paul Custom has modern features with a vintage appearance.
Resplendent with mother-of-pearl inlays and multi-ply binding, the Les Paul Custom is the tuxedo of solidbody electric guitars. The binding is completed one layer at a time, so patience and skill are required to glue each layer on top of each other. The bound ebony fingerboard's mother-of-pearl block inlays give the neck a touch more elegance compared to the trapezoid inlays found on the Les Paul Standard, while the iconic split diamond inlay is showcased on the instrument's enlarged headstock, with five-ply binding to complete the look. All these details add up to make the Les Paul Custom a seriously luxurious proposition.
With its weight-relieved body and Modern Medium C neck profile, this Les Paul Custom has the bones of a modern guitar with the look of a well-loved vintage instrument thanks to its Heavy Aged nitrocellulose finish, with areas of natural mahogany exposed on the back, the neck, and body. The blend of vintage and modern continues with Heavy Aged nickel hardware, a set of 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, and Grover® Kidney tuners.
This Gibson Custom Select Les Paul Custom's mixture of modern features and a Heavy Aged finish makes for a unique combination, giving players who prefer modern appointments and contemporary sounds the opportunity to experience the look and feel of a vintage guitar. Included with the guitar is a hardshell case and Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity.
Features
• 490R and 498T pickups• Nickel hardware
• Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
• Les Paul modern medium C-shape neck profile
Specifications
BodyBinding: Multi-ply
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Styles: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Weight Relief: 9-Hole
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile: Modern Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: 498T
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with 500k CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup: 490R
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs: Black Speed
Finish: Aged Nickel
Jack Plate Cover: Nickel
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers: Aged Nickel
Strap Buttons: 2
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Black
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply, Engraved Les Paul Custom
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Misc.
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Q & A
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Aged Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony | 843111 |
