{"product_id":"1993-gibson-les-paul-custom-black-beauty-ebony-dual-emg-85-active-pickups-w-ohsc","title":"1993 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Ebony Dual EMG 85 Active Pickups w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 1993 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty – Ebony | EMG 85\/85 | OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1993 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Ebony, complete with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew guitars have the unmistakable presence of a black Les Paul Custom. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony finish, multi-ply binding, ebony fingerboard, pearl block inlays, gold hardware, and split-diamond headstock inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create one of Gibson’s most iconic designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been modified with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual active EMG 85 humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the appropriate replacement electronics and a replacement nut. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has the substantial feel associated with a traditional Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar shows light surface scratches and dings from normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the frets remain in excellent condition. It has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and plays cleanly across the fingerboard with comfortable action and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: EMG 85 Active Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: EMG 85 Active Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots\/Electronics: Replaced for the active EMG system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut: Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pickups and pots are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Gibson hard-shell case is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Ebony \/ Black Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: 91273549\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop: Carved Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Medium Rounded – Slightly on the Thinner Side of Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Pearl Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.67\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .81\" at 1st Fret \/ .96\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: EMG 85 Active Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: EMG 85 Active Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: 2 Volume \/ 2 Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Stopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Black Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony finish, gold hardware, multi-ply binding, pearl block inlays, and split-diamond headstock inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this 1993 Custom the unmistakable Black Beauty appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ebony fingerboard is another defining feature, providing a smooth playing surface and crisp response while completing the traditional Les Paul Custom aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual EMG 85 Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar is equipped with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMG 85 in both the neck and bridge positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the electronics converted appropriately for the active pickup system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual-85 configuration delivers a powerful, focused response with strong mids, tight lows, and excellent definition under gain. It makes this Custom particularly well suited to players looking for the feel and construction of an early-’90s Les Paul Custom with the response of active EMGs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversion is fully disclosed, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal pickups and pots are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-’90s Les Paul Custom Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany body, carved maple top, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard provide the substantial construction expected from a Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck measures .81\" at the 1st fret and .96\" at the 12th, giving it a medium-rounded profile that starts relatively slim and gradually fills out as you move up the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial Les Paul Custom with a solid, authoritative feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose-up images taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set to clearly document the surface scratches, dings, and other cosmetic wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 20 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest, accurate condition descriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal photos of the actual instrument—never stock images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 Call\/Text: (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 Message anytime—we’re always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67660408258615,"sku":"101926gtr3","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_6344_be288679-993f-4d97-988e-ea8d1781916b.jpg?v=1792881834","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/1993-gibson-les-paul-custom-black-beauty-ebony-dual-emg-85-active-pickups-w-ohsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}