The Gibson Les Paul Custom 70s brings back the unmistakable sound and look of the seventies. With authentic craftsmanship meeting the highest Gibson standards, these made-in-USA models are a must-have for all fans of this legendary decade. High-quality tonewoods, golden hardware components and unique Calibrated T-Type humbuckers define this Les Paul model, while the hand-wired electronics with orange drop capacitors and the elegant nitrocellulose finish fully capture the iconic Les Paul charm. The Gibson Les Paul Custom 70s not only puts a piece of music history in your hands but also carries the authentic sound of a legendary era into the 21st century. For safe transportation, the Custom 70s comes with a matching hardshell case.
With a mahogany body, maple top and multi-ply binding that extends from the body to the headstock, the Les Paul Custom 70s looks its best on any stage. The maple neck features an ebony fingerboard with characteristic mother-of-pearl block inlays, while the seventies neck profile perfectly supports the classic playing feel of that era. The 22 medium jumbo frets provide optimum playability across the entire scale length of 628 millimeters. Completed by the signature Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge with an aluminum stopbar finished in a stylish gold tone and matching gold pickup covers, this model is ready to handle any genre from blues to rock.
The legendary Gibson tone of the seventies comes from the Calibrated T-Type humbuckers placed in the neck and bridge positions. These pickups deliver the classic open vintage sound with just the right balance of dynamics and warmth. The sound is controlled by hand-wired electronics featuring two volume and two tone controls with orange drop capacitors and a three-way toggle switch for pickup selection. This makes the Gibson Les Paul Custom 70s a versatile instrument that easily masters every stylistic challenge from blues to rock to heavier genres.