Gibson Custom Shop Super74 Japan Limited Run 1974 Les Paul Custom VOS ~Silver Burst~ #74002323 4.29kg
Description
"Les Paul Custom" is one of the less produced Les Paul series of Gibson Custom Shop.
Japan-only GibsonCustomShop1974LesPaulCustom that revives the 1974 specifications to the present day!
Production of this custom began in 1954, but 1974 was also a historical epoch.
After all, the fact that Randy Rhoads used the white finish of this era is probably significant!
This individual is 4.29kg, which is relatively light for a custom! After all, the custom is characterized by the beautiful sound of chords! Custom has well-organized overtones and a tight sound, so you can experience the meaning of the chords very well!
Isn't customization the easiest way to control the sound?
Gibson's lineup is broadly divided into the Historic Series Collection and the Modern Series.
The model that has arrived this time will be the Historic Series series that follows historical specifications. It has been reproduced with the motif of 1974, the 1970s, which has been gaining popularity in recent years.
The color is SilverBurst color, which was only produced for a period of time around 1980, and the painted surface and metal parts are VOS finished.
~Specifications etc~
It is said that the Les Paul Custom looks good with a tuxedo, and it also has the appearance of being the top model of the Les Paul.
Custom is also known as black beauty, and is elegant, gorgeous, and very elegant.
The specs used in 1974 include a maple top, pancake body, 3-piece mahogany neck, 14-degree head angle, and volute. In addition, the sombrero knob, the MADEINU.S.A. stamp on the back of the head, the small position mark on the side, and no i-dot are packed with details!
The neck shape is a slim SmallDProfile, making it suitable for technical play.
The peg will be the Grover keystone. 1974 was a transition period when Krewson was changed to Grover. This time, Grover is hired.
Of course, an ebony fingerboard is used for the fingerboard. Ebony has been depleted recently. Ebony has become a valuable material in recent years, and there was a time when Richlite fingerboards made of resin were used as an alternative material. However, from 2020, the ebony fingerboard has returned. This time too, it was used generously.
The exquisite middle tone and bright sound from the ebony fingerboard are truly custom sounds.
Although you can't see it in this model, a short tenon is used.
The pickup that is the key to the sound is Super74. This is Alnico3. It features a brighter sound compared to the standard PAF pickup. The pickup is modeled after a 70's T-backer.
It can be said to be a modern and aggressive pickup with a slightly edgy impression! This is an aggressive distortion sound!
Of course, the diamond head inlay and multi-layer binding on the body and head give it a luxurious look befitting a high-end model.
sound impression etc.
The Les Paul Custom has a strong image of being a guitar specialized in heavy genres due to the artists who use it.
This is not the case and it can be used in a surprisingly wide range of ways. It gives you a sense of a very wide range in terms of musical genres.
As for the pickup, as mentioned above, it has a bright impression, and when playing clean, it has a very clear and well-defined sound. The impression is that the low range is very clear and has a sharp edge without getting muddy.
It doesn't get too peaky in the rear position, and has a solid core even in the sweet front position, so it outputs a clear sound without being too muffled.
You can enjoy a very pleasant drive sound without losing clarity and clarity even when distorted.
As you further increase the gain, the hard yet sticky middle range that is unique to Custom gradually emerges, producing a powerful sound that easily adapts to intense distortion. The response to picking is also very good, and you can accurately pick up even the smallest nuances. The aggressive impression stands out!
It is a wonderful custom that draws on tradition and has plenty of highlights down to the smallest details! !
~Spec~
Bodyl:MapleTop MahoganyInsidePieceMapleBack
Binding:Multi-ply
Neck:3PMahogany
Prole:SmallDProfile
Nutwidth:1.687" 42.85mm
Fingerboard:SolidEbony
Scale length:24.75" 628.65mm
Numberoffrets:22
Nut:Nylon
Inlay:Mother of Pearl
Bridge:WireABR-1
Tailpiece:LightweightAluminumStopBar
Knobs:BlackWitchHatswithGoldInserts
Tuners:GroverKeystoneGold
Plating:Gold
Neck pickup:Super74
Bridge pickup: Super74
Controls:CTS500KAudioTaperPotentiometers
Case:BlackHardCase
Certificate included
At the crab
Color silver
pickup passive
Pickup configuration HH
Number of frets: 22 frets
neck scale medium
Body material maple top mahogany back
No tremolo
Fingerboard material ebony
neck joint set neck
Neck material mahogany
Accessories hard case,
Japan-only GibsonCustomShop1974LesPaulCustom that revives the 1974 specifications to the present day!
Production of this custom began in 1954, but 1974 was also a historical epoch.
After all, the fact that Randy Rhoads used the white finish of this era is probably significant!
This individual is 4.29kg, which is relatively light for a custom! After all, the custom is characterized by the beautiful sound of chords! Custom has well-organized overtones and a tight sound, so you can experience the meaning of the chords very well!
Isn't customization the easiest way to control the sound?
Gibson's lineup is broadly divided into the Historic Series Collection and the Modern Series.
The model that has arrived this time will be the Historic Series series that follows historical specifications. It has been reproduced with the motif of 1974, the 1970s, which has been gaining popularity in recent years.
The color is SilverBurst color, which was only produced for a period of time around 1980, and the painted surface and metal parts are VOS finished.
~Specifications etc~
It is said that the Les Paul Custom looks good with a tuxedo, and it also has the appearance of being the top model of the Les Paul.
Custom is also known as black beauty, and is elegant, gorgeous, and very elegant.
The specs used in 1974 include a maple top, pancake body, 3-piece mahogany neck, 14-degree head angle, and volute. In addition, the sombrero knob, the MADEINU.S.A. stamp on the back of the head, the small position mark on the side, and no i-dot are packed with details!
The neck shape is a slim SmallDProfile, making it suitable for technical play.
The peg will be the Grover keystone. 1974 was a transition period when Krewson was changed to Grover. This time, Grover is hired.
Of course, an ebony fingerboard is used for the fingerboard. Ebony has been depleted recently. Ebony has become a valuable material in recent years, and there was a time when Richlite fingerboards made of resin were used as an alternative material. However, from 2020, the ebony fingerboard has returned. This time too, it was used generously.
The exquisite middle tone and bright sound from the ebony fingerboard are truly custom sounds.
Although you can't see it in this model, a short tenon is used.
The pickup that is the key to the sound is Super74. This is Alnico3. It features a brighter sound compared to the standard PAF pickup. The pickup is modeled after a 70's T-backer.
It can be said to be a modern and aggressive pickup with a slightly edgy impression! This is an aggressive distortion sound!
Of course, the diamond head inlay and multi-layer binding on the body and head give it a luxurious look befitting a high-end model.
sound impression etc.
The Les Paul Custom has a strong image of being a guitar specialized in heavy genres due to the artists who use it.
This is not the case and it can be used in a surprisingly wide range of ways. It gives you a sense of a very wide range in terms of musical genres.
As for the pickup, as mentioned above, it has a bright impression, and when playing clean, it has a very clear and well-defined sound. The impression is that the low range is very clear and has a sharp edge without getting muddy.
It doesn't get too peaky in the rear position, and has a solid core even in the sweet front position, so it outputs a clear sound without being too muffled.
You can enjoy a very pleasant drive sound without losing clarity and clarity even when distorted.
As you further increase the gain, the hard yet sticky middle range that is unique to Custom gradually emerges, producing a powerful sound that easily adapts to intense distortion. The response to picking is also very good, and you can accurately pick up even the smallest nuances. The aggressive impression stands out!
It is a wonderful custom that draws on tradition and has plenty of highlights down to the smallest details! !
~Spec~
Bodyl:MapleTop MahoganyInsidePieceMapleBack
Binding:Multi-ply
Neck:3PMahogany
Prole:SmallDProfile
Nutwidth:1.687" 42.85mm
Fingerboard:SolidEbony
Scale length:24.75" 628.65mm
Numberoffrets:22
Nut:Nylon
Inlay:Mother of Pearl
Bridge:WireABR-1
Tailpiece:LightweightAluminumStopBar
Knobs:BlackWitchHatswithGoldInserts
Tuners:GroverKeystoneGold
Plating:Gold
Neck pickup:Super74
Bridge pickup: Super74
Controls:CTS500KAudioTaperPotentiometers
Case:BlackHardCase
Certificate included
At the crab
Color silver
pickup passive
Pickup configuration HH
Number of frets: 22 frets
neck scale medium
Body material maple top mahogany back
No tremolo
Fingerboard material ebony
neck joint set neck
Neck material mahogany
Accessories hard case,
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