Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard Translucent Blue Modern

A Les Paul Standard designed for today’s musicians, within the Gibson Custom universe

Gibson Custom is recognized worldwide for its historic reissues and artisanal craftsmanship, but not everyone is looking for a vintage reproduction down to the finest detail. This Les Paul Standard "Modern" is aimed at guitarists who want an impeccable guitar, built to Custom Shop standards, while benefiting from a more contemporary approach to feel and ergonomics. It retains the DNA that has made the Standard renowned since the 1950s, with a modern execution: choice of tonewoods, finishes, playability and electronics designed to be reliable, direct and inspiring.
The " Translucent Blue " finishing particularly highlights the flame maple figuring, with a deep and luminous appearance beneath the high-gloss nitro lacquer. It is also available in " Translucent Amber ": two modern takes on a great classic, without altering the Les Paul silhouette.

Who is this Les Paul Standard Modern made for?

This Les Paul is clearly aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist looking for a reference instrument, ready for both recording and the stage. The Medium C neck profile sits between a slim neck and a very rounded one: it remains fast for precise passages, while offering enough substance for holding chords, bends and vibrato with confidence. The short Les Paul scale length (24.75" / 628.7 mm) promotes a supple feel under the fingers, ideal for expressive bends and nuanced playing.
In terms of styles, the combination of Burstbucker 2 / Burstbucker 3 excels at blues, classic rock, hard rock, pop and alternative rock. Clean, it produces a full, harmonic and precise sound ; with overdrive, the guitar retains its character and clarity, with that highly musical Les Paul "singing" quality for lead playing.

A distinctive Les Paul voice: warmth, sustain and definition

The tonal recipe begins with a mahogany body, renowned for its rich midrange and warm response. The traditional 9-hole weight relief reduces the overall weight without compromising the character: you retain a dense low end and generous sustain, while gaining comfort and balance, particularly appreciated when playing with a strap. The AA flame maple top adds bite and clarity to the attack, helping chords remain defined and notes stand out in a mix.
The pair of Burstbucker humbuckers is designed to provide a natural progression between positions. At the neck, the Burstbucker 2 delivers a round, singing register, excellent for smooth leads, blues rhythms and full arpeggios. At the bridge, the slightly more powerful Burstbucker 3 brings bite, responsiveness and improved sustain under overdrive, perfect for riffs, cutting solos and more aggressive dynamics. The classic 2 volume / 2 tone controls allow for highly musical transitions (cleaning up with the volume control, balancing two sounds, adjusting harmonics with the tone control), while the 3-way selector retains the familiar Les Paul ergonomics.
The construction and hardware also contribute to the "Custom Shop" feel: an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge for fine intonation adjustment, a Stop Bar tailpiece for solid stability and efficient energy transfer, and a long neck tenon joint that strengthens the neck/body connection, benefiting resonance and sustain. The rosewood key and its 12" / 304.8 mm radius offer an excellent compromise: comfortable for chords, smooth for bends and stable for strong pick attacks.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this Les Paul, you can opt for a set of electric guitar strings (standard gauges). A stage tuner and a guitar stand are also practical everyday choices. Since the instrument comes with a " Modern hardshell " hard case, you are already equipped for safe transportation and storage.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Scalloped	Simple
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue
Nbr of strings	6

Shape	Les Paul	Inlays	trapezoids
Style	Solidbody	Nut	Corian
Wood	mahogany	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Top	figured maple	Tailpiece	Stop Bar
Weight relief	traditional (9 holes)	Tuners	Kluson Deluxe
Binding	single-ply top binding	Hardware finish	nickel
Finishing	high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer	Pickup covers	nickel
Profile	Medium C	Knobs	Gold Top Hats
Neck joint	long neck tenon	Plastics	cream
Scale length	24.75" / 628.7 mm	Neck pickup	Burstbucker 2
Key	rosewood (1 piece)	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker 3
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Frets	Narrow Tall	Selector	3-position toggle