Since its debut in 1954, the Les Paul Custom has represented the most refined expression of Gibson’s single-cutaway design. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom electric guitar brings that legacy into a more accessible instrument built with premium materials, Gibson USA electronics and unmistakable Custom appointments. A solid mahogany body with a maple top provides the classic Les Paul blend of warmth, sustain and articulation, while a one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon adds resonant stability. A bound ebony fingerboard, hand-wired Gibson USA 490R and 498T humbuckers, CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft components give this guitar the feel, response and tonal range players expect from a serious Les Paul. Finished with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, mother-of-pearl block inlays and the split diamond headstock inlay, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom captures the tuxedo-style elegance that made the original a stage and studio icon.
Classic Les Paul Custom Tonewood Formula
The solid mahogany body and maple top give this Les Paul Custom its familiar balance of warmth, sustain and upper-midrange definition. Mahogany provides the depth and vocal midrange that have long shaped the Les Paul sound, while the maple top adds clarity and attack that help chords stay articulate and single-note lines cut through a mix. This pairing gives the guitar a versatile foundation for clean passages, thick rhythm parts and singing lead tones. Multi-ply binding on the top and back reinforces the model’s elevated visual identity while framing the body’s carved contours.
Long-Tenon Neck and Ebony Fingerboard
A one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon gives the guitar a strong connection between the neck and body, supporting sustain, resonance and tuning stability. The neck profile is built for comfortable movement across the fingerboard, whether you are outlining chord voicings, digging into blues bends or moving through higher-register lead lines. The bound ebony fingerboard adds a smooth, durable playing surface with a quick response under the fingers. Mother-of-pearl block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets complete the premium playing feel associated with the Les Paul Custom design.
Gibson USA Pickups and Hand-Wired Controls
The electronics package is one of this guitar’s defining features. A Gibson USA 490R humbucker in the neck position delivers warm, articulate cleans and smooth lead tones, while the Gibson USA 498T bridge pickup adds higher output, bite and sustain for driven rhythm work and more aggressive solos. Hand-wired CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft switching components provide a responsive control layout that lets you shape volume and tone with confidence. From studio tracking to live performance, these electronics give the guitar a broad, reliable tonal range.
Iconic Les Paul Custom Appointments
The Les Paul Custom is as much a visual statement as it is a tone machine, and this model preserves the details that make the design instantly recognizable. The five-ply bound open-book headstock features the split diamond inlay alongside the Epiphone logo, while gold hardware, black speed knobs, covered humbuckers and multi-ply body binding reinforce the guitar’s tuxedo-inspired style. Available in ebony and alpine white, it captures the formal elegance that has made the Custom a favorite among players who want a guitar with commanding stage presence and classic single-cutaway authority.
Inspired by Gibson Custom Craftsmanship
Developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, this Epiphone Les Paul Custom pairs vintage-inspired design with hardware selected for modern reliability. A Graph Tech nut, Grover Rotomatic tuners, LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece support stable tuning, solid intonation and dependable sustain. The included hardshell case features a plush goldenrod interior and Inspired by Gibson Custom branding for secure transport and storage. Built for players who want the look, feel and voice of a legendary Custom-style single-cutaway, the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom is a polished modern interpretation of a true classic.