{"product_id":"gibson-custom-les-paul-custom-long-scale-ebony-modern-426757","title":"Les Paul Custom Long Scale Ebony Modern","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Essentials to Know About the Gibson Les Paul Custom Long Scale Ebony Modern Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong scale 25.5\" \/ 647.7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: more tension, more attack, and an ideal response for lower tunings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Shop Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: one-piece mahogany body with 9-hole weight relief, 2-piece maple top, mahogany neck with long tenon for generous sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbony fingerboard 12\" \/ 304.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: fast feel, clear notes, 22 medium jumbo frets, and luxurious \"tuxedo\" style finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e490R + 498T Humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e: from smooth jazz tones to modern drive, meticulous wiring with CTS components and Switchcraft.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Revisited Les Paul Custom: The 1953 Heritage Serving a More Tense Modern Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced at the end of 1953, the Les Paul Custom established itself as the pinnacle of the Les Paul style: black elegance, multiple binding, pearloid block inlays, and unmatched stage presence. In the Gibson Custom Modern Collection, it retains this reference status, designed for demanding guitarists who want a Les Paul with an iconic look, combined with comfort and precision worthy of current standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLong Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e version takes the idea further: it retains the DNA of the Les Paul Custom Modern but swaps the traditional shorter scale length for a \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" \/ 647.7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is immediate under the fingers: a firmer feel, a sharper attack, and better tuning stability in dropped tunings, all while remaining 100% Les Paul in aesthetics and sonic signature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Les Paul Custom Long Scale For? A Custom for Modern Players, Drop Tunings, and Precise Rhythms\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis electric guitar is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert guitarists\u003c\/strong\u003e who already know their touch preferences. The long scale provides extra resistance that will appeal to fans of \u003cstrong\u003eprecise picking\u003c\/strong\u003e, tight rhythms, and spot-on timing. If you often play in \u003cstrong\u003eDrop D\u003c\/strong\u003e, lower tunings, or prefer a well-tensioned low string, this setup is clearly designed for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of styles, it is comfortable across a wide spectrum: \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehard rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the warm and round 490R neck pickup. The comfort of the \u003cstrong\u003eModern Medium C\u003c\/strong\u003e profile and the ebony fingerboard also favor fast runs, controlled bends, and clean lead playing, while maintaining the weight and authority of a high-end Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Les Paul Custom Sound with More Snap: Mahogany, Maple, Ebony, and Calibrated Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tonal foundation comes from a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece mahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its dense mids, warmth, and that \"note that sustains\" feel. The \u003cstrong\u003e9-hole weight relief\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces weight while preserving the Les Paul personality: the guitar often gains perceived resonance and liveliness without losing the full and authoritative character expected from a Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-piece maple top\u003c\/strong\u003e adds definition: sharper attacks, clearer lows, and better-defined highs. On a Les Paul, this mahogany\/maple duo is a classic to balance harmonic richness and precision. Here, the equation is further enhanced by the \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, appreciated for its smooth feel and quick response, with a very clean note contour, particularly useful in saturation and articulated playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is assembled with a \u003cstrong\u003elong tenon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sought-after construction detail to optimize vibrational transfer. Practically, this results in solid sustain, a \"connected\" guitar feel, and great stability when playing aggressively. The \u003cstrong\u003e12\" \/ 304.8 mm radius\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a comfortable standard: flat enough for bends and lead playing while maintaining natural ergonomics for chords.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the electronics side, the pair of humbuckers \u003cstrong\u003e490R (neck)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e498T (bridge)\u003c\/strong\u003e covers a wide range. The 490R favors a round, singing register, ideal for thick clean tones, blues, and jazz textures. The 498T, more aggressive, pushes the amp harder: present mids, easy saturation, riffs that cut through, and leads that slice the mix. 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