GIBSON USA Custom Shop Dealer Select Les Paul Axcess Floyd Rose
Specs
• Model: Dealer Select Les Paul Axcess Floyd Rose
• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Finish: Siberian Tiger, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
• Back: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
• Binding: Multi-Ply
• Weight Relief: 9-Hole Profile
• Neck: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper C
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Inlays: Celluloid Trapezoids
• Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Frets: 22 Medium-Jumbo
• Nut: Floyd Rose, 1.687" / 42.85mm
• End of Board Width: 2.239" / 56.89mm
• Pickups: Gibson 490R Humbucker 4-Conductor (Neck), Gibson 498T Humbucker 4-Conductor (Bridge)
• Controls: 2 x 500K Volume, 2 x 500K Push-Pull Tone for Coil Splitting
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Bridge: Floyd Rose
• Tailpiece: Floyd Rose
• Tuners: Grover Kidney
• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black / White
• Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switch Washer: Cream
• Jack Plate Cover: Chrome
• Control Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Mounting Rings: Cream M69
• Pickup Covers: Chrome
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
• Country: USA
• Year: 2025Personal Thoughts
This is a seriously cool Axcess and exactly the sort of dealer select build that feels a bit more exciting than the standard Les Paul formula. The Siberian Tiger finish is the obvious headline feature, and it sounds like the sort of top that really gives the guitar a more modern, aggressive identity without losing that high-end Custom Shop feel. The spec suits that perfectly too. The figured maple top over the solid mahogany back keeps it rooted in classic Les Paul territory, but the Axcess platform, SlimTaper C neck and Floyd Rose setup push it firmly into more performance-focused ground. I also think the 490R and 498T set makes a lot of sense here, especially with the push-pull coil splits. That should give it plenty of punch and drive in full humbucking mode, but also a bit more flexibility than people might expect when split. The long tenon is a nice touch as well, keeping some proper Custom Shop substance in the build rather than making it feel like a purely shred-focused variant. A very striking and very usable Les Paul for someone who wants the familiar Gibson feel with a more modern edge.
Condition Report
Mint / as new condition. Overseas import example. Presents exceptionally well overall, with no noteworthy wear to mention.
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