Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul '70s Custom Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst (PRE ORDER)

As part of Gibson’s 50th anniversary celebration of its Nashville facility, the ’70s Les Paul Custom has been reimagined for modern players while honoring its iconic heritage. This model combines the “best of” features from a highly experimental era, featuring a solid mahogany body with a 3-piece maple cap, 5-ply binding, and a maple neck with headstock volute. Period-correct details include a thin, breathable nitro finish, diamond-shaped Posi-lock strap buttons, witch hat control knobs, a Nashville bridge, and calibrated, era-specific T-type pickups. Legendary guitarists such as Al Di Meola, Ace Frehley, Adam Jones, Randy Rhoads, John Sykes, and Frank Zappa are synonymous with the ’70s Les Paul Custom. Now available at Sadek Music, this guitar pays tribute to those icons while giving you the freedom to forge your own musical legacy.

The best of the Norlin era

Though typically thought of as a contentious and experimental time in Gibson's history, the core fundamentals of the ’70s Les Paul Custom are sure to win favor from even the most vintage loyalists. To start, a 3-piece maple top joins a solid mahogany body to provide a rich tonal foundation full of sustain. True to late Norlin-era specs, a maple neck adds a crisp and snappy definition with a comfortable ’70s profile neck. No Les Paul from this time period would be complete without an added volute carve near the back of the headstock — a crucial point facet preserving neck stability. All of these combined tonewood elements project a sonic presence that is unmistakably a Les Paul Custom.

Equipped for Maximum Performance

Beneath the classic ’70s Les Paul Custom look lies a suite of performance and quality upgrades, making this guitar gig-ready straight out of the case. The 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard maintains Gibson’s signature smooth playability, while taller, longer-lasting medium-jumbo frets let you execute big, expressive bends with ease. String resonance and tuning stability are enhanced by a larger Nashville bridge, Grover tuners, and a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut, delivering precise, snag-free tuning and effortless setup. Available at Sadek Music, the ’70s Les Paul Custom blends iconic style with modern reliability for players who demand both tone and performance.

Throwback T-Style Pickups Project Vintage Power

Adding even more excitement to the ’70s Les Paul Custom are its matched T-style pickups, crafted with period-correct specifications and materials. These pickups deliver classic PAF-style response with enhanced note separation, providing a brighter, more immediate attack thanks to Alnico V magnets. Their dynamic, open voice ensures extreme versatility across different guitar and amp settings. The neck pickup offers warm, full-bodied tones while maintaining a top-end chime that cuts through the mix without sounding brittle. Available at Sadek Music, this guitar combines vintage-inspired tone with modern playability, making it perfect for serious players and collectors alike.

Gibson ’70s Les Paul Custom Features:

• Gibson’s iconic electric guitar celebrates 50 yrs. of operations in Nashville
• The first Les Paul Custom in regular production in over 2 decades
• Mahogany body with a carved 3-piece maple top sets the sonic foundation with a warm, yet snappy sound profile
• Era-correct maple neck with volute reinforces headstock stability
• 12-in. radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets facilitates flexible best-of-all-worlds playability
• Posi-lock strap buttons and witch hat knobs complete the ’70s Les Paul aesthetic
• Period-accurate T-type pickups deliver a dynamic voice with clarity and bite
• Classic 2-volume, 2-tone control layout offers vast tonal variety between both pickups
• Nashville TOM bridge with stopbar tailpiece
• 1.69-in. Graph Tech nut augments harmonic richness and reduces string slippage
• 18:1 ratio Grover tuners increase tuning accuracy
• Glossy, breathable nitrocellulose lacquer finish encapsulates a "fresh" vintage aesthetic that gets better with age

Tech Specs

• General
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• Body
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeLes Paul
• Body MaterialMahogany
• Top MaterialMaple
• Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• ColorTobacco Burst
• Neck
• Neck MaterialMaple
• Neck FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape70's Profile with Volute
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialEbony
• Fingerboard InlayBlocks
• Number of Frets22
• Scale Length24.75"
• Scale Length TypeStandard-scale
• Nut Width1.694"
• Nut MaterialGraph Tech
• Hardware
• Bridge/TailpieceAluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• TunersGrover Keystones
• Electronics
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• Miscellaneous
• StringsGibson, .010-.046
• Case/Gig BagHardshell Case