Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Buttercream Top Original
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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
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Scalloped | Simple |
| Category | Single cut | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Headstock | Mahogany |
| Top | Maple | Color | White |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Gold |
| Shape | Les Paul | Nut | Graph Tech |
| Wood | mahogany | 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 |
| Nut width | 1.695" / 43.053 mm | Neck pickup | calibrated T-Type humbucker |
| Frets | 22 medium jumbo | Bridge pickup | calibrated T-Type humbucker |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl blocks | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones |
| Fingerboard binding | single-ply | Wiring | hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors |
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the T-Type pickups of this Les Paul Custom 70s offer?
The two calibrated T-Type humbuckers deliver vintage clarity and pronounced attack. The neck pickup maintains a smooth and articulate tone, while the bridge pickup tightens saturated riffs.
Is the 70s maple neck comfortable?
The neck features a 70s profile with a volute, a 24.75-inch (628.65 mm) scale length, and a nut width of 43.053 mm. Its ebony fingerboard hosts 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays. A Graph Tech nut completes the setup.
What music styles suit this guitar?
This guitar is designed for classic rock, hard rock, blues, funk, and pop, thanks to its mahogany body paired with a maple top.
Does the Gibson USA Les Paul Custom 70s Buttercream Top come with a case?
A hard case is included for transport and instrument protection.
What controls and bridge are installed?
The passive electronics feature two volume and two tone controls, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors. The Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece are both made of aluminum. Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons ensure tuning stability.
