Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Collection just wouldn't be complete without the Les Paul Custom. Dating all the way back to 1954, the Custom was design by Les Paul to be the "tuxedo" version of the classic. It looks every bit as good now as it did then with the Custom style mahogany body and beautiful ebony fingerboard. The 5 ply binding found on both the body and the headstock adds to the lavish aesthetics. The ProBucker pickups produce a wide variety of rich and full tones. The gold hardware is the icing on the cake and completes the look. A truly special guitar that would be a great asset to any guitarist. Gold Hardware Adding an extra bit of extravagance, the gold hardware really makes this guitar stand out as something special. From the tuners right down to the strap button at the bottom, the gold stands out with distinction but also ties in with the overall aesthetics. It is easy to see why Les Paul loved this model so much! ProBucker Pickups With a ProBucker 3 in the bridge and a ProBucker 2 in the neck, the big humbucker tones are full and rich sounding. Huge chords and blistering solos all cut through with ease making it perfect for rock and metal. That being said, they can produce smooth and luxurious tones suitable for blues, jazz and even pop. Graph Tech Nut Often overlooked, the nut is a very important part of a guitar. It plays a huge role in the overall quality of the instrument due to the constant contact it has with the strings. Graph Tech are known for producing high quality guitar parts and the addition of this nut means that playability, performance and tone are all taken care of.