{"product_id":"1997-gibson-les-paul-custom-plus-honeyburst-flame-top-good-wood-era-ohsc","title":"1997 Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Honeyburst Flame Top Good Wood Era OHSC","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 1997 Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus Honeyburst w\/ OHSC | Good Wood Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a 1997 Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus in the stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneyburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt during Gibson's legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Good Wood Era,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this Les Paul Custom Plus showcases everything that has made these late-'90s instruments so desirable among players and collectors. Featuring a beautifully figured carved maple top over a mahogany body, an ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, and the original 490R\/498T humbuckers, this guitar delivers the premium looks, craftsmanship, and unmistakable Les Paul tone that define the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flame maple top is the true centerpiece here. Finished in rich Honeyburst, it displays exceptional figure with beautiful depth and movement that changes depending on the lighting. Combined with the naturally aged gold hardware and classic Custom appointments, this is a striking example of one of Gibson's most iconic guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few small dings from normal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish checking on the back of the neck and throughout portions of the guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall areas of clear coat chipping on the front of the headstock around the A and D tuning machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight tarnishing to the original gold hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish checking and clear coat chipping are cosmetic only. There 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the Gibson 490R and 498T pickups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight, the original frets are in excellent condition with very little wear, and the guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays effortlessly up and down the neck with low action, excellent intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Gibson hard-shell case is included. It shows typical exterior wear but remains fully functional.\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\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: 90437666\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Honeyburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Mahogany with Carved Figured Maple Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.70\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .85\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: 1.00\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Gibson 490R (Neck), Gibson 498T (Bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Two Volume, Two Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Stopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Grover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Les Paul Custom Plus combines the elegance of the Les Paul Custom with the visual appeal of a highly figured maple top. During Gibson's celebrated Good Wood Era, these guitars earned a reputation for exceptional resonance, outstanding craftsmanship, and consistently beautiful tops—qualities that continue to make them highly sought after today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e490R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e498T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e humbuckers offer an ideal blend of vintage warmth and modern output. The neck pickup produces rich, articulate cleans with smooth sustain, while the bridge pickup delivers tight low end, pronounced mids, and enough output to cover everything from blues and classic rock to hard rock and heavier styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ebony fingerboard adds snap and clarity to every note, complementing the warmth of the mahogany body and contributing to the Les Paul Custom's unmistakable voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar delivers everything players expect from a great Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a carved figured maple top, mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and original Gibson humbuckers produces thick lows, rich mids, sparkling highs, and incredible sustain. Whether you're playing clean jazz passages, blues leads, classic rock riffs, or high-gain solos, this guitar responds with remarkable clarity and authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe comfortable medium neck profile fills the hand without feeling bulky, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weight provides outstanding sustain and the substantial feel many Les Paul enthusiasts appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight every cosmetic imperfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us our guitars often 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation, so you can buy with complete confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we're always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1997 Gibson Les Paul Custom Plus is an outstanding Good Wood Era example, featuring a gorgeous figured Honeyburst top, original 490R\/498T pickups, ebony fingerboard, and the exceptional craftsmanship that has made these late-'90s Gibsons some of the most collectible modern Les Pauls available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":42326354657335,"sku":"071326gtr3","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4677_b57878ad-d306-4332-b2b1-699082e8be78.jpg?v=1784591260","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/1997-gibson-les-paul-custom-plus-honeyburst-flame-top-good-wood-era-ohsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}