Specs:
• Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard Limited Edition (1 of 275)
• Finish: Pacific Reef
• Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: ’50s Rounded (Typical Early 2000s Standard)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Trapezoids
• Headstock Inlay: Crown (SG-Style)
• Pickups: Gibson Humbuckers (Standard Spec for Period)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Hardware: Chrome
• Case: Gibson Hard Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2005
• Condition: Excellent
Personal Thoughts:
Mid-2000s “Good Wood” Gibsons have quietly become very desirable — and this 2005 Limited Edition Pacific Reef is a great example of why.
Limited to approximately 275 units worldwide, this run came in three finishes: Manhattan Blue, Santa Fe, and Pacific Reef — with Pacific Reef being arguably the boldest and most eye-catching of the trio. The colour shifts beautifully under light, sitting somewhere between deep teal and ocean blue, with an unusual and characterful maple top that gives it a distinctive identity.
The ebony board adds snap and clarity, tightening up the low end and giving the guitar a slightly more immediate attack compared to rosewood examples. The SG-style crown inlay on the headstock is a subtle but very cool twist — not something you see on your typical Les Paul Standard.
This was a strong period for Gibson build quality — solid woods, great weight balance, and lively acoustic resonance. Plugged in, it delivers exactly what you want from a Standard: thick, vocal mids, smooth sustain and enough bite to cut through a mix without ever sounding harsh.
A limited run, unusual finish, ebony board and near 20 years old in this condition — it ticks a lot of boxes.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition for the year. Extremely clean with only light signs of handling. No structural issues. Frets and hardware remain in great shape. A very well-preserved example.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.