GIBSON USA Custom Shop PSL Les Paul Custom Aged "Ebony + Ebony" (2019)
Specifications
- Model: Les Paul Custom PSL (Dealer Exclusive)
- Year: 2019
- Finish: Ebony (Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
- Body: Solid Mahogany with Multi-Ply Binding
- Neck: Mahogany, Long Tenon Construction
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Pearl Block Inlays
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: Custom Bucker 49R &r 490T (Neck and Bridge)
- Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with CTS Pots and Bumblebee Capacitors
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover Kidney
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut: Nylon
- Hardware: Aged Gold
Personal Thoughts
This Custom Shop PSL Les Paul Custom is a remarkable guitar that embodies the elegance and power of Gibson’s flagship Les Paul Custom models. The Aged Ebony finish adds a timeless aesthetic, with subtle relic work that highlights the guitar’s classic styling and craftsmanship. The ebony fingerboard paired with the mahogany body delivers a warm, focused tone with exceptional sustain.
The Custombucker Alnico III pickups provide vintage-inspired tones with a modern edge, offering smooth cleans and powerful overdriven tones. The long-tenon neck construction and hand-wired electronics further enhance the tonal richness and responsiveness. As a limited-run dealer exclusive, this guitar is a rare find and a true collector’s piece.
Condition Report
This guitar is in excellent condition, with only very minor play-wear visible upon close inspection. The Aged Ebony finish is beautifully preserved, and the relic work remains subtle and tasteful. The frets, fingerboard, and hardware are in outstanding shape, ensuring smooth playability and reliable performance.
Why It’s Special
As a PSL (Pre-Sold Limited) model, this Les Paul Custom was part of a dealer-exclusive run, imported by one of the USA’s larger chain stores. Its rarity, stunning aged aesthetics, and impeccable build quality make it a standout piece for players and collectors alike. A truly special guitar that delivers on both looks and performance.

