Gibson Electric Les Paul Custom 70s Tobacco Burst Original

The Essentials to Know About the "Les Paul Custom 70s" Guitar

• Authentic 70s Spirit: mahogany body with 3-piece maple top, multi-ply binding, and "Split Diamond" inlay on the headstock.


• 70s Maple Neck with volute, ebony fingerboard, and 22 frets for precise playability and generous sustain.


• Period-Correct Electronics: calibrated T-Type humbuckers, hand-wired circuitry, and Orange Drop capacitors for a bright and powerful vintage tone.


• Stage Reliability: gold hardware, Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, and Grover Rotomatic tuners for stable tuning.

A Faithful Tribute to the 1970s Customs

Born in 1953 as the high-end "tuxedo" version of the Les Paul, the Custom was revived in 1968 and evolved through the 70s with a multi-piece maple top, maple neck, and the switch to Nashville hardware. The "Les Paul Custom 70s" brings back these iconic specifications, cherished by collectors, and reintroduces them into the Gibson USA lineup with meticulous modern craftsmanship.

Who Is This Les Paul For?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, it excels in classic rock, hard rock, blues, funk, and pop. Its dense tonewoods and aluminum hardware provide a sharp attack, long note sustain, and consistent response-ideal for both studio and stage.

The Sound

The mahogany/maple combination delivers a full midrange, tight lows, and precise highs, while the ebony fingerboard adds definition and speed. The calibrated T-Type humbuckers offer vintage clarity with just the right amount of bite: a smooth yet articulate neck pickup and a tight bridge pickup perfect for saturated riffs. The independent volume and tone controls, paired with Orange Drop capacitors, allow subtle tonal shaping from crisp cleans to edgy crunch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this electric guitar, choose a nickel string set 10-46 (standard Les Paul gauge, perfect for balanced tension and sustain), a durable strap with standard holes, and a high-quality 6.35 mm jack cable to preserve signal integrity. The included hard case already provides optimal protection during transport.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul	Fingerboard binding	single-ply
Wood	mahogany	Nut	Graph Tech
Top	three-piece maple	Bridge	aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Binding	5-ply on top, 3-ply on back	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Pickguard	5-ply	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic with Keystone buttons
Profile	70s style with volute	Hardware finish	gold
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Strap buttons	Posi-Lok
Fingerboard	ebony	Neck pickup	calibrated T-Type humbucker
Nut width	1.695" / 43.053 mm	Bridge pickup	calibrated T-Type humbucker
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Inlays	mother-of-pearl blocks	Wiring	hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors