For Sale: 2012 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom – Figured Purple Widow

Up for sale is a stunning and very rare 2012 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in the Figured Purple Widow finish. This unique and highly collectible guitar features a beautifully figured top, paired with the deep, rich purple burst that defines the sought-after Widow series.

It comes with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case and original paperwork (note: COA is not included). This is a fantastic opportunity to own a standout Les Paul Custom that blends collector-grade visual appeal with exceptional playability.

Condition:

This guitar is in very good condition, conservatively rated at 8.5 out of 10. It shows light surface scratches, some small dings throughout, and a bit of finish checking in the clear coat over the logo on the headstock—all typical signs of careful use on a guitar of this age.

• All parts are 100% original

• No cracks, breaks, or repairs

• The neck is straight with no issues

• Original frets show minimal wear and play clean with no buzzing or dead spots

• Professionally set up and ready to play

Specifications:

• Serial Number: CS 203353

• Finish: Figured Purple Widow

• Nut Width: 1.70"

• 1st Fret Depth: 0.80"

• 12th Fret Depth: 0.95"

• Neck Profile: Medium Rounded

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Pickups: Gibson 490R (Neck), Gibson 498T (Bridge)

• Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz

• Case: Original Gibson Custom hard-shell case (COA not included)

Additional Details:

The guitar shown is the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos are used. High-resolution images are included in the listing to clearly show its condition and stunning finish.

Why Buy from Guitar Chimp?

With 17+ years of experience selling high-end guitars both online and in Salt Lake City, we pride ourselves on offering clean, original, player-ready instruments. Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier before it ships.

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Thanks for checking out this rare and beautiful 2012 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Figured Purple Widow. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable piece.

Jerald
🎸 Guitar Chimp