GIBSON USA Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt "Ocean Water Candy + Rosewood" (2015)
Specifications:
- Model: Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt
- Year: 2015
- Finish: Ocean Water Candy (High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
- Top: AAA+ Premium Quilted Maple
- Body: Mahogany (Modern Weight Relief)
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound 10"–16"
- Frets: 22 – Cryogenically Treated, Medium
- Nut: Zero Fret Adjustable Brass
- Nut Width: 1.795"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Inlays: Trapezoid
- Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar
- Tuners: G FORCE Auto-Tuning System
- Pickups:
- Neck: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
- Bridge: Burstbucker Pro Lead
- Controls: 2 Push/Pull Volume (coil-splitting), 2 Push/Pull Tone (phase + pure bypass), 3-way switch
- Hardware: Chrome
- Pickguard: None (comes with removable clear pickguard)
- Case: Brown Gibson Hardshell Case
- Extras: Certificate of Authenticity, Tools, and Original Case Candy
Personal Thoughts:
Only 12 of these were released in the USA, and even fewer made it to the UK—making this one of the rarest Les Paul finishes Gibson has ever offered. The “Ocean Water Candy” burst over the AAA+ quilted maple top is simply outrageous in person, with depth, shimmer, and movement that rivals any Custom Shop top we’ve had through the shop.
Modern features like the compound radius, asymmetrical neck profile, coil-splitting, and cryo-treated frets make this a true player’s instrument, not just a collector’s piece. Despite the high-tech G FORCE tuners, it retains the soul and feel of a great Les Paul—only with added flexibility under the hood.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. No fretwear, no tarnish, and the top is mirror-clean. Comes complete with the original hard case, paperwork, and all case candy.
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.

