Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Figured Electric Guitar - Root Beer/Walnut with Hardshell Case

The Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Figured in Root Beer/Walnut is a striking modern expression of the classic “tuxedo” Les Paul concept, reimagined with a deeply organic, high-end aesthetic. The Root Beer finish sits in a rich brown spectrum with subtle reddish warmth, allowing the AAA figured maple top to shimmer underneath the gloss like shifting grain beneath polished glass. Paired with the darker walnut-toned body, the visual contrast feels luxurious but grounded, giving the guitar a refined, almost furniture-like elegance that still carries unmistakable stage presence.

Built on the Custom Shop Les Paul platform, the mahogany body provides the familiar weight, sustain, and midrange authority that defines the model, while the carved AAA maple top adds articulation and top-end clarity. The white binding frames the entire instrument cleanly, emphasizing its sculpted lines and elevating the figured top into a centerpiece rather than just a surface detail. It’s a design that leans into tradition while showcasing premium materials in a way that feels deliberate rather than decorative.

The mahogany neck with a Modern Medium C profile offers a balanced feel—substantial enough for confidence in rhythm playing, but streamlined enough for expressive lead work. The ebony fingerboard adds a tight, snappy response with smooth attack, complemented by block inlays that reinforce the Custom aesthetic. With a 12" radius, medium jumbo frets, and long-established Gibson scale length, the guitar delivers a controlled, familiar playing experience that stays consistent across the entire neck.

Tonally, the Custombucker humbuckers with nickel covers provide the voice expected from a high-end Custom Shop Les Paul: rich, harmonically complex neck tones with smooth sustain, and a bridge pickup that pushes with clarity, bite, and controlled aggression. The dual volume and tone layout with a 3-way switch keeps things traditional and highly interactive, allowing players to shape dynamics directly from the instrument. Available at Haggerty’s Music, this Root Beer/Walnut Les Paul Custom stands as a premium blend of visual artistry, Custom Shop craftsmanship, and the timeless humbucker-driven sound that defines the Gibson legacy.