What are Gibson Custom Shop guitars?

Gibson Custom Shop guitars are variations of the legendary axes with more distinct specs. Les Pauls, SGs, acoustics and more, built from the ground up to a particular template or, if you can afford it, your own ideas.

How much does a Gibson Custom Shop guitar cost?

The cost of a Gibson Custom Shop guitar can vary significantly, from $3,000 to $10,000 - sometimes more, sometimes less. They carry a high price-tag, but they’re worth it.

Where are Gibson Custom Shop guitars made?

Gibson Custom Shop guitars are made in Bozeman, Montana and Nashville, Tennessee. Acoustics are made in the former, while the latter handles electrics.

Who are the Gibson Custom Shop guitar builders?

The Gibson Custom Shop guitar builders are a team of the greatest artists and luthiers in the industry. They’re among the most trusted hands in the whole company.

Is a Gibson Custom Shop guitar worth it?

Yes, a Gibson Custom Shop guitar is absolutely worth it. They’re top-of-the-range instruments building on tried-and-tested designs. They are made with discerning players and collectors in mind; if you just want a nice new Les Paul, there are plenty of cheaper ones to choose from.

Who plays a Gibson Custom Shop guitar?

Many guitarists are among the endorsees of Gibson Custom Shop. Kirk Hammett of Metallica has long had some Gibsons in his repertoire. Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page have been stalwarts for decades too. Legends, playing legendary guitars.

Which guitarguitar stores stock Gibson Custom Shop guitars?

We have a different selection of Gibson Custom Shop electric guitars at every one of our UK based guitarguitar stores. We often buy numerous editions of similarly specd guitars but every one is different due to the hand picked tops etc. If you find one online that you particularly like, check the guitar's product page to find out which store it's currently located in.

What does 'Hand-Picked' mean in relation to Custom Shop Les Pauls?

'Hand Picked' refers to the incredible figured maple tops that appear on some of our Custom Shop Les Pauls. A member of our expert team at guitarguitar has physically traveled out to Gibson's Nashville, Tennessee Custom Shop and personally looked though over 750 individual Maple 'blanks' - rectangular pieces of unshaped wood - to pick out only the very best and most stunning dozen or two for use with the Les Pauls we have custom ordered. We can hand on heart say that these tops have been picked out by us to ensure that we get the most incredible, the most gob-smackingly beautiful Custom Shop Les Pauls ever.

What are 'Beauty of the Burst' Les Pauls?

The 'Beauty of the Burst' is a famous coffee table book depicting photographic documentation of all surviving original Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Sunburst' models from the years 1958-1960. These are of course the most revered and valuable Les Paul guitars in existence and command six figure (and more!) prices if and when they are made available to buy. Gibson's Custom Shop have spared no effort in taking loan of these immortal guitars and replicating them in every conceivable detail, even down to matching up the particular flame of the Maple tops and the position of the control knobs (yes, they do differ a little from guitar to guitar)! These guitars are premium, best of the best models of the greatest Les Paul ever made. Whenever we take delivery of these guitars, it is an event.

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Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup VOS Ebony

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Gibson Custom Shop EDS-1275 Double Neck Cherry Red

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Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola VOS Vintage Sunburst

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Gibson Custom Shop 1963 SG Special Reissue Lightning Bar VOS Cherry Red

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Gibson Custom Shop 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Gloss Sparkling Burgundy

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Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Axcess Custom with Ebony Fingerboard Floyd Rose Gloss

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