Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard Signature Noel Gallagher Ebony

A Signature Les Paul Between Gibson Heritage and Britpop Culture

Inspired by Noel Gallagher's favorite instrument, this Les Paul Standard belongs to the great lineage of Gibson models that have shaped rock history. It features the iconic silhouette, traditional construction, and a selection of aesthetic and electronic elements designed to deliver a direct, singing, and very "on-stage" character. Within the range, it stands out by the choice of P-90 pickups and a bold Ebony visual identity, offering an alternative temperament to the more classic humbucker configurations.

Who Is This Les Paul For, and In Which Styles Does It Excel?

This Gibson is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive, expressive, and easy-to-play Les Paul. It shines in rock, pop, indie, Britpop, and blues, excelling both in thick rhythm parts and melodic lines that cut through the mix. The SlimTaper profile favors fast transitions and comfort across the entire neck, an asset both in the studio and on stage.

Sound Characteristics

The pair of P-90 Soapbar pickups offers an immediately recognizable signature: present mids, very lively dynamics, and excellent right-hand attack response. In clean tones, it provides a bright and articulate register, with bite without losing warmth. In crunch and overdrive, the guitar delivers a gritty saturation rich in harmonics, ideal for open chords and catchy riffs.

The 2 volume / 2 tone control layout combined with the 3-position selector allows fine sculpting of output level and brightness: creamier neck pickup, sharper bridge pickup, and a very singing middle position. The combination of a mahogany body and carved maple top balances warmth, definition, and sustain, enhanced by the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic / Stop Bar setup for precise intonation and a solid feel under the fingers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of the 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length, a set of nickel electric strings in 10-46 gauge is an excellent starting point, offering a balance between comfort, attack, and tuning stability. For standing play, a standard 2-point strap fits perfectly. Finally, a good quality 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument cable, ideally with a right-angle plug on the guitar side, helps preserve the grip and improves reliability during concerts.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul Standard	Nut	Graph Tech
Material	solid mahogany, non-chambered	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Top	carved maple	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Binding	single-ply on top and fingerboard	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic, kidney buttons
Finish	Ebony (gloss black)	Metal Finish	chrome
Pickguard	black 5-ply, Custom style	Knobs	black Top Hat with silver reflectors and position markers
Profile	SlimTaper	Pickups	2 chrome Gibson P-90 Soapbar pickups
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Nut Width	1.695" / 43.05 mm	Selector	3-position switch
Fingerboard	rosewood	Wiring	hand-wired, Orange Drop capacitors
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Signature	reproduction of Noel Gallagher's signature on the back of the headstock
Inlays	acrylic trapezoids	Case included	Gibson hard case