Gibson is the king of the guitar world, having produced countless legendary instruments.
It is beloved by countless top artists, including Jimmy Page, Slash, and Zakk Wylde.
The Les Paul model, released by Gibson in 1952, was Gibson's first solid-body guitar and debuted as the signature model for American guitarist Les Paul.
The Les Paul's signature fat tone and long sustain have been cherished by countless musicians, enriching the music scene across various genres from its debut to the present day.
It truly represents the quintessential electric guitar.
This is a Custom Shop model.
The Custom Shop is a specialized manufacturing division created to fulfill custom orders.
It produces exceptional guitars using advanced craftsmanship to meet the demands of professional artists and guitar dealers.
Its high quality is highly regarded by artists worldwide.
This model recreates the 1960 Les Paul Standard beloved by the world-renowned artist Eric Clapton.
It replicates the Les Paul used on the 1966 album John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers' ‘Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton’.
Commonly known as “The Beano Album”.
With advanced manufacturing techniques, meticulously selected materials, and under his personal supervision, it brings the legendary charm of the Les Paul into the modern era.
This is one of only 350 units produced worldwide, making it a rare piece.
The body back is crafted from one piece of Mahogany, while the top features Maple.
Though appearing plain at first glance, the top reveals elegant wood grain patterns at certain angles, creating a beautiful and captivating look.
Combined with the vintage-like character of the VOS finish, it possesses a tasteful, understated charm.
The neck is Mahogany with a Rosewood fingerboard, a traditional combination.
While these are familiar woods for Gibson, each piece is carefully selected, a hallmark of the Custom Shop.
The neck shape features the Thin Clapton Profile.
Compared to the orthodox '60s reissue, this slimmer, thinner neck profile delivers exceptionally smooth playability.
It features two Custom Buckers with Alnico III magnets.
While now a standard pickup, this Beano model was actually the first to feature them.
The sound is clear with a wide range, yet possesses a rich, full-bodied tone with excellent depth and richness.
It also exhibits exceptional responsiveness to picking nuances, faithfully translating dynamics and subtleties into sound – a testament to this instrument's depth.
The bridge combines a Tun-O-Matic with a stop tailpiece.
This setup offers appealing tuning stability and high versatility.
A top-tier model, handcrafted using premium Custom Shop-grade materials.
This is a guitar we recommend not only to Eric Clapton fans, but to all guitarists.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck condition are good.
The body and finish show overall fine dents, scratches, and dullness on metal parts.
There is a dent on the back of the neck near the 9th fret, but it does not affect playability.
The electronics are in good condition.
No significant modifications were observed.
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
Nut width: 42.8mm
Bridge string spacing: 10mm
Scale length: 24.75 inches
Year of manufacture: 2011
Country of manufacture: USA
For setup, we use Stringjoy strings, which we import and sell.
Stringjoy, made in Nashville, is characterized by a silky feel, delivering a rich low end and a sound full of natural harmonics.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them together.
TONIQ craftsmen deliver after rigorous inspection.
Accessories: Hard case, strap, certificate of authenticity, CD
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspection: Takahashi
Product Photos: Murai
●Prices include consumption tax, customs duties, and shipping fees.
Free worldwide shipping. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. No additional charges will be incurred during delivery.
If you return an item, you are responsible for the full cost of shipping and any applicable customs duties.
