Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue w/Humbucker, Heavy Aged, Ebony

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The Les Paul™ Custom has held a place of honor in Gibson history since its introduction in 1954, when it was launched as the elegant, performance-driven counterpart to the original Les Paul Model. Today, that legacy is reborn in the Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue with Humbucker, Heavy Aged, Ebony—a limited-run creation from Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection. Drawing inspiration from decades of Made-to-Measure builds and the unmatched skill of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this exceptional instrument captures the refinement, authority, and unmistakable character of a first-generation Les Paul Custom, with a modern twist.

This reissue showcases a solid mahogany body finished in a beautifully rendered Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer by the Murphy Lab, giving it the visual presence and feel of a well-loved original from Gibson’s first Golden Age. Multi-ply binding on the top and back adds sophistication, perfectly complementing the classic Ebony finish. The traditional Les Paul silhouette remains striking and comfortable, with no weight relief, delivering a robust, resonant tone.

A mahogany neck carved to a 1950s Chunky D profile provides a substantial, confident feel in the hand, while the ebony fretboard offers exceptional smoothness. Block inlays, single-ply binding, and reissue medium jumbo frets complete a playing surface designed for clarity, sustain, and expressive control. The long neck tenon construction contributes remarkable stability and resonance, and the 12-inch fretboard radius ensures easy playability across chords, leads, and wide bends. A vintage-correct nylon nut adds an authentic touch to the playing experience.

The electronics pairing is where the twist comes in. While not historically accurate, it is both distinctive and powerful. A Custom Staple pickup in the neck position provides crystalline clarity with rich harmonic detail, while an uncovered Custombucker Alnico 3 humbucker™ with zebra bobbins at the bridge replaces the standard P-90 and delivers warmth, drive, and dynamic sensitivity. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch, players can explore an impressively wide tonal palette with ease.

Classic hardware appointments reinforce the model’s historic identity. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Kluson Waffleback tuners, and black plastics all reflect the era’s iconic aesthetic. Gold-finished hardware adds a touch of understated luxury.

Every 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue with Humbucker, Heavy Aged, Ebony includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is housed in a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case. With its expertly aged finish, period-correct specifications, pickup modification, and exceptional craftsmanship, this limited edition instrument embodies everything that has made the Les Paul Custom a legend for more than seventy years.

Specifications

• Body
  • Shape: Les Paul
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-ply top and back
• Neck
  • Profile: Chunky 1950s Chunky D
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale Length: 24.75 in. | 628.7 mm
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Nut: Nylon
  • Inlay: Block
  • Binding: Single-ply
• Hardware
  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
  • Finish: Gold
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
  • Control Knobs: Black Top Hats
• Electronics
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Staple
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
  • Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle
• Case & SKU
  • Case: Lifton reissue