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Im not up on newer models, but the older ones have real mother of pearl and ebony boards and loads more binding so would take longer to make and cost more too it my guess
It's a 2005 Custom Shop 60's LP/SG Custom, with nickel hardware. It's so much easier on the back than the real LP's!
This is my 1955 Custom, after @WezV restored it from the mess it was in:
Differences I would say the 1989 has got quite a skinny neck compared to the 2005, but the 2005 has got quite big frets.
The finish on the 2005 is not great. All up both sides the neck are ridges where I think the neck meets the fretboard and the finish hasn't stuck to it or made some kind of reaction? Doesn't feel or look nice.
The paint on the back of the body got a bump and you can literally peel it off and reveal the bare mahogany below. It's like taking an easy peel sticker off, I could peel the entire back if I wanted.
Headstock is my favourite part of a custom. The diamond inlays on the 1989 are absolutely perfect. The 2005 you can see that the slots have been cut too large, the inlay put in and then filler added at the points.
All these things have been explained to me as "That's just a Gibson. It's what they're like" so I don't think I got unlucky.
The 498T and 490R are pretty ropey pickups imo, however they may be better with changing the wiring to 50s. Factor in a new harness as a minimum though I'd say, makes a Les Paul more usable across the pickups and controls. I'd argue though you'd want to change the pickups too if they are the above ones.
The yard is nothing but a fence, the sun just hurts my eyes...
Thanks all, this is a wealth of information.
wow!! more pics guys
It sounds really superb and has the sauce. Owned a 1979 LPC years ago and played a 1988 black beauty LPC and this is not quite as nice as the 88 sonically, but better than the 1979. They all sounded like a more blues/jazz guitar vs standards to my novice ears. My SB59 does distortion, rock better.
The problem with play loads of them is that its difficult as many are private sellers and not abundant in shops where you would pay a premium anyway.
If a custom shop badge ticks the box then 2004 onwards are worth a look. This loaner is a very fine guitar, binding lips apart and weight. Otherwise, i would go late 80s/early 90s but may pay a bit more, maybe 3-3.5 arena.
I think the appeal of customs is that it is one of the most pleasing to look at guitars ever made. With the 2004+ custom shop badge, arguably easier to pass on if you dont get on with it.
thats a beauty
If it plays so well you’ll tolerate the weight - You won’t find any/many light weight Customs
But a refret and a better loom will improve nearly all Customs theatre now 30/40/50 years ols