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TH E CU S TO MCO L L E C T I O N

At Gi b s o n’s Custom, Art & Historic Division a select group of artisans carry on the compa-n y’s century-old tradition of creating exquisite, investment-quality instruments. These guitarsboldly reflect the highest standards of imaginative design and masterful craftsmanship.

An instrument of timeless tonal qualities cannot be manufactured in a matter of hours ordays, or even weeks. An instrument intended to provide a generation of music must have afull season of growth in the hands of patient craftsmen. This is why a Gibson Cu s t o mDivision guitar is months in the making. Character building takes time.

The first and foremost component of a Gibson guitar is the wood. “To n e” woods are chosenfor their ability to produce and sustain tone. Only the finest hard maple, spruce, mahogany,ro s ewood and ebony is selected for tightness, consistency of grain and evenness of color.

Gibson Custom Shop instruments re c e i ve at least eight coats of hand-applied nitro c e l l u l o s el a c q u e r, painstakingly buffed to a high gloss finish. Gibson has been perfecting this pro c e s sfor over a century.

From the design of the electronics to the finishing of the frets, from the methodical handsanding and buffing through fifty separate quality control checks to the field-tested depend-ability of Gibson parts, Gibson Custom Shop guitars are a perfect balance of flexibility ands t a b i l i t y.

This tradition of excellence dwells in the soul of eve ry Gibson craftsman, and is translatedinto the character and tone of eve ry instrument produced. The craftsman may never meetthe playe r, but they know each other ve ry well. Neither is willing to compromise. Not now.Not eve r.

TH E WO R L D’S FI N E S T GU I TA R S

Do n’t let the name fool you — this is truly a playe r’sguitar! The Les Paul Elegant takes the graceful Les Pa u lcutaway design to a new level.

The Les Paul Elegant features a compound radius ebonyf i n g e r b o a rd for easier fingering and playability, and ac h a m b e red body for improved tone and significantlyreduced weight. The abalone trapezoid inlays andbound fingerboard and top add a hint of luxury.

With its beautifully figured top and features aimed ati m p roved playability, the Les Paul Elegant is theCustom Collection’s premier figured-top guitar.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany back withc a rved figured maple top and one-piece mahogany neck

B i n d i n g : C ream binding on top and neck

H a rd w a re : N i c k e l

Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbart a i l p i e c e

P i c k u p s : Two ‘57 Classic humbuckers

C o n t ro l s : Two volume / two tone / 3-wayselector switch

F i n g e r b o a rd : Compound radius ebony f i n g e r b o a rd with abalone trapezoid inlays

Other Feature s : Dynamic sound chambers

Antique Natural

Available Finishes:

Firemist

Butterscotch

Heritage CherrySunburst

Tobacco Burst

LE S PAU L EL E G A N T

The Ultima marries the craftsmanship of the Custom Di v i s i o nwith the structural features of the Les Paul. A highly figure dmaple top and abalone binding are but two of the manyf e a t u res of this incredible instru m e n t .

The selection of hand inlaid fingerboards are among the mostbeautiful created by Gibson, including the Bu t t e rf l y, the Tree of Life, the Harp and Flames. Set off by the original He r i t a g eC h e r ry Sunburst finish, this line of guitars i s the Ultimate.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany back with carv e df i g u red maple top and one-piecemahogany neck

B i n d i n g : Abalone binding on top, white binding on fingerboard and peghead

H a rd w a re : Gold-plated with pearl or gold Gro v e rImperial keys

B r i d g e : Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar orUltima tailpiece


C o n t ro l s : Two volume / two tone / 3-way selectors w i t c h

F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony with choice of four custom inlays

Other Feature s : Abalone side dots, dynamic sound chambers, engraved pearl Custom Shopheadstock inlay

Available Finishes:


ButterflyHarp

Flame

Tree of Life

LE S PAU L ULT I M A

LE S PAU L CLA S S I C Ma h o g a n yFor years, players have been waiting for the Custom, Art& Historic Division to release its own version of the LesPaul Classic. With the introduction of the Les Pa u lClassic Ma h o g a n y, the wait is finally ove r.

Featuring the famous slim-taper neck, exposed ze b r ahumbuckers and single-ply cream binding, this ve r s i o nof the Les Paul Classic features a long neck tenon and astunning mahogany top finished in your choice oftraditional colors. The combination of smart looks,classic rock and roll tone and supreme playability makesthe Les Paul Classic Mahogany the playe r s’ choice.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany back withc a rved mahogany top and one-piece mahogany neck withlong-neck tenon

B i n d i n g : Single cream binding on top andn e c k

H a rd w a re : N i c k e l

Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : ABR-1 bridge with stopbar t a i l p i e c e

P i c k u p s : Two ‘57 Classic zebra humbuckers


F i n g e r b o a rd : Rosewood with trapezoid inlays

Antique Natural

Available Finishes:

Translucent Red

Vintage Sunburst


LE S PAU L CU S TO M Fi g u red To pWith its distinctive style and long list of appointments,the 1968 Les Paul Custom has been a favorite of playe r sand collectors for years. Gi b s o n’s Custom Division hastaken this already luxurious guitar and added a carve d ,f i g u red maple top — presenting the ’68 Les Pa u lCustom Fi g u red To p.

Featuring the trademark split-diamond pearl headstockinlay and lavishly bound body, the ’68 Les Paul Cu s t o mFi g u red Top is equipped with ’57 Classic pickups, anABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany back withc a rved figured maple top and one-piece mahogany neck withlong-neck tenon

B i n d i n g : Multi-ply binding on top, back,neck and peghead

H a rd w a re : G o l d

Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : ABR-1 bridge with stopbar t a i l p i e c e



F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony with pearloid block inlays

Other Feature s : Pearloid split-diamond headstocki n l a y

Antique Natural

Available Finishes:

Vintage Sunburst

Butterscotch

Tri-burst


With his scorching riffs andre m a rkable stage pre s e n c e ,Zakk Wylde has earned a reputation as one of heavym e t a l’s premier lead guitarists. Gi b s o n’s Cu s t o m ,A rt & Historic Division hasteamed up with Zakk, gone“Wy l d e” and created theZakk Wylde Si g n a t u reBu l l s e ye Les Paul.

Each guitar features Wy l d e’s trademark blackand antique white bullseye graphics, powe rful EMGhumbucking pickups and a raw maple neck.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany back withc a rved maple top and a raw maplen e c k

B i n d i n g : Multi-ply binding on the top, back,neck and peghead

H a rd w a re : Gold

B r i d g e : Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbart a i l p i e c e

P i c k u p s : EMG-81 / EMG-85


F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony with pearl block inlays

Other Feature s : Engraved gold truss rod cover,Zakk Wylde logo decal

Available Finishes: Antique white with blackbullseye only

Rear view

ZA K K WY L D E Si g n a t u re

PE T E R FR A M P TO N Si g n a t u reSince the early 1970s, guitarist,singer and songwriter Pe t e rFrampton has been one ofrock music’s most influentiala rtists. Best known for his #1album, Frampton Comes Al i ve,the world’s best-selling livealbum, his music has beenh e a rd by millions all over thew o r l d .

The Peter Fr a m p t o nSi g n a t u re Les Paul isc o n s t ructed with a mapletop and a mahogany back and neck. The back isc h a m b e red making for an instrument that not onlypossesses superb resonance and tone, but is incre d i b l yl i g h t we i g h t .

The three-pickup configuration is wired so the middlepickup can be “faded in” with the rhythm and tre b l ep i c k u p s .

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece chambered mahoganyback with a carved maple top andone-piece mahogany neck

B i n d i n g : Multi-ply binding on the top, back,neck and peghead

H a rd w a re : Gold


P i c k u p s : ‘57 Classic (rhythm), ‘57 ClassicPlus (middle), 500T (Treble)

C o n t ro l s : Two volume / two tone / 3-way selector switch wired to thea rt i s t ’s specifications

F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony with pearl block inlays

Other Feature s : Peter Frampton signatureinscribed in the twelfth fre tinlay; strap-locking endpins; “Custom-style”pearloid split-diamondheadstock inlay

Available Finishes: Ebony only

As a founding member andlead guitarist for Bl a c kSabbath, Tony Iommi isre n owned for his high-p owe red playing style anddriving riffs. Un d o u b t e d l yone of heavy metal music’sg reatest influences, Io m m ihas deeply inspired succeed-ing generations of guitarists.

The Tony Iommi signaturemodel is constructed to them u s i c i a n’s specificationsusing the patented, ultra-thin, double-cutaway 1961Les Paul SG body style, featuring the “slim taper” neck.The 24-fret ebony fingerboard is inlaid with stunningsterling silver accents, echoing Io m m i’s trademark cro s si n s i g n i a .

C o n s t ru c t i o n : Sculpted, one-piece, solidmahogany body with original style1961 neck joint, slim-tapermahogany neck

B i n d i n g : White binding on fingerboard

H a rd w a re : C h rome, with satin chrome Sperz e lt u n e r s

B r i d g e : ABR-1 bridge with stopbart a i l p i e c e

P i c k u p s : Two Tony Iommi Signature humbucking pickups


F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony with sterling silver cro s si n l a y s

Other Feature s : Graphite nut, Tony Iommis i g n a t u re on peghead, concealed rim jack, also available left-handed

Ebony

Available Finishes:

Wine Red

TO N Y IO M M I Si g n a t u re

When you pick up the new hollow-bodied ES-446S, the first thing yo u’ll notice is how incredibly light thei n s t rument is. With an average weight of just under 7 1/2 pounds, the ES-446S can get you through long setswith little or no fatigue.

The other thing yo u’ll notice is how great it sounds.The contoured spruce top features f-holes and bracesthat are carved into the top — not glued. This makesfor an instrument with marvelous tone and re m a rk a b l eresonance. Fi n a l l y, the ES-446S is topped off with agraceful Fl o rentine cutaway and traditional-styleheadstock giving it a strikingly classic look.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : One-piece mahogany carv e d - o u tbody with carved spruce top (bodybraces are carved into top)

B i n d i n g : White binding on top

H a rd w a re : Nickel with Schaller tuners

Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : Tune-o-matic bridge with bail tailpiece



F i n g e r b o a rd : Rosewood fingerboard with pearldot inlays

Antique Natural

Available Finishes:

Faded Cherry

Vintage Sunburst

E S - 4 4 6S

Long known as one of thew o r l d’s greatest jazz guitarists,Pat Ma rtino creates distinctivesounds that embody thought-ful energy and soul. As amusician, philosopher anda rtist, Ma rtino has influencedjazz musicians thro u g h o u tthe world with his pioneer-ing spirit.

That same spirit hasi n s p i red the Pat Ma rt i n oSi g n a t u re Mo d e l .Featuring appointments aimed at playability andre m a rkable tone, this instrument reflects the exc i t i n gcombination of Gi b s o n’s legendary design with thesoulful style of Pat Ma rt i n o.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : C a rved out mahogany body,mahogany neck, figured maple top

B i n d i n g : White binding on top, back andn e c k





F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony compound radius

Other Feature s : f-holes in top, bound pickguard ,straight-pull peghead

Available Finishes:

Caramel Brown


PAT MA RT I N O Si g n a t u re

Paul Jackson, Jr. is one of themost re c o rded and re q u e s t e dguitarists in the world.Having worked with mega-stars such as Michael Ja c k s o n ,Celine Dion, Ba r b a r aSt reisand, Luther Va n d ro s sand George Benson, Pa u lJackson, Jr. is an accom-plished composer, arrangerand producer as well as asuperb guitarist.

Gi b s o n’s Paul Jackson, Jr.s i g n a t u re model is made to the art i s t’s specifications,with a figured maple top and an ebony fingerboard withsplit parallelogram pearl inlays. The instrument alsof e a t u res a straight-pull peghead and an engraved tru s srod cove r.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : C a rved out mahogany body andmahogany neck, figured maple top

B i n d i n g : White binding on top and neck





F i n g e r b o a rd : Ebony compound radius withsplit parallelogram inlays

Other Feature s : f-holes in top, straight-pullpeghead, engraved tru s srod cover

Gingerburst

Available Finishes:

Wine Red

PAU L JAC K S O N, JR. Si g n a t u re

Equipped with two humbuckers, ample binding andcapable of deep, rich tone, the L-4 CES is truly a playe r’si n s t rument. Add in numerous appointments such astraditional parallelogram inlays, gold hard w a re and aFl o rentine-style cutaway and the L-4 CES becomes ani n s t rument to be cherished.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : Solid carved spruce top, laminatedmaple rim and back, and one-piecemahogany neck

B i n d i n g : Multi-ply binding on top, single whitebinding on back and neck


Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : ABR-1 bridge with gold-plated brasst a i l p i e c e


C o n t ro l s : Two volume / two tone / 3-way selector switch

F i n g e r b o a rd : 2 0 - f ret ebony with parallelogrami n l a y s

Other Feature s : F l o rentine-style cutaway, ebony bridge base with pearl inlays

Ebony

Available Finishes:

Wine Red

Vintage Sunburst

Natural

L-4 CES

From its graceful Venetian cutaway to its abalone-enhancedinlays, the Gibson LeGrande is truly a sight to behold.Appointments include a gold plated, individually fingere djazz tailpiece and a fully adjustable saddle with a pearl-inlaid ebony bridge base.

The pickup has been mounted to the pickguard ratherthan the neck, producing a smooth, mellow tone withoutany feedback. The sleek, lightweight peghead designresults in a re m a rkably well-balanced instrument. T h e s eappointments along with its re m a rkable tone are whymany consider the LeGrande the finest carved-top va l u eon the market today.

C o n s t ru c t i o n : C a rved Sitka spruce top, solid f i g u red maple back and rims, t h ree-piece figured maple neck

B i n d i n g : Multi-ply binding on top, back, neck and peghead


Bridge / Ta i l p i e c e : ABR-1 bridge with pearl inlaid ebony bridge base / fingered t a i l p i e c e

P i c k u p s : BJB floating pickup with gold cover

C o n t ro l s : Single volume contro l

F i n g e r b o a rd : 2 0 - f ret ebony with pearl and abalonei n l a y s

Other Feature s : Smooth venetian cutaway, t o rtoise shell pickguard

Vintage Sunburst

Available Finishes

Dark Wineburst

Natural

Tri-burst

Chablis

Trans-Amber

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