{"product_id":"2005-gibson-custom-shop-les-paul-custom-alpine-white-ebony-490r-498t-w-ohsc","title":"2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Alpine White Ebony 490R 498T w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom – Alpine White | Ebony Fingerboard | OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom in Alpine White, complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis classic Les Paul Custom has aged beautifully, with the Alpine White finish developing a warmer appearance along with extensive natural finish checking and honest playwear. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, and the unmistakable appointments of a Les Paul Custom, it has a fantastic naturally aged look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certificate of authenticity is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar shows honest cosmetic wear and natural aging, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall dings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging and discoloration of the Alpine White finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive finish checking throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight tarnishing and aging of the gold hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar is original with the exception of the replaced plastic control knobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear. It has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier with low action and plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\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 Custom Shop Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade In: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: CS52640\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Alpine White\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: Rounded\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\u003eNut Width: 1.67\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .85\" at 1st Fret \/ .99\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker\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 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOA: Not Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Aged Alpine White Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout features of this Les Paul Custom is the way its Alpine White finish has naturally aged over the past two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish shows extensive checking along with areas of discoloration, light scratches, and small dings, while the gold hardware has developed light tarnishing. Together, these details give the guitar genuine played-in character that could only come from years of natural aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark ebony fingerboard provides a striking contrast against the aged white finish and gold hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony Fingerboard \u0026amp; Rounded Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany neck has a comfortable rounded profile, measuring .85\" at the 1st fret and .99\" at the 12th, with a measured 1.67\" nut width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ebony fingerboard provides the smooth, solid playing surface associated with Les Paul Customs of this era, while the frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson 490R \u0026amp; 498T Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gibson 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers provide the powerful, versatile voice associated with Les Paul Customs of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 490R offers a warm, full neck tone, while the higher-output 498T delivers plenty of punch, clarity, and sustain from the bridge position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Gibson Custom Shop Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case shows cosmetic wear from use but remains fully functional and provides solid protection for storage, transportation, and shipping.\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\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly show the finish checking, scratches, dings, hardware tarnishing, and other cosmetic details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 18 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\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50228075692087,"sku":"092226gtr4","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_5945_6a992683-52c4-4d89-a80a-ba29cf90454f.jpg?v=1790450469","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2005-gibson-custom-shop-les-paul-custom-alpine-white-ebony-490r-498t-w-ohsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}