This 1972 Les Paul Custom is finished in a beautiful Tobacco Burst and features one of the most sought-after pickup sets of the era: the rare embossed Gibson humbuckers. Produced for only a short period during the early 1970s, these distinctive pickups are highly regarded for their clear, articulate voice, strong output, and unique appearance featuring the Gibson logo embossed directly into the pickup covers.
Built during Gibson's Kalamazoo era, this Les Paul Custom showcases the elegant appointments that earned the model its "Black Beauty" reputation, including multi-ply binding, block inlays, and premium construction throughout. The Tobacco Burst finish highlights the maple top beautifully, while the mahogany body and neck deliver the rich sustain and authoritative midrange that Les Paul Customs are known for.
This guitar remains in good condition for its age, showing honest cosmetic wear consistent with decades of use. The finish exhibits typical vintage checking, minor dings, scratches, and playwear throughout. The instrument plays well and delivers the powerful tone and unmistakable feel that have made early-1970s Les Paul Customs highly desirable among players and collectors alike.
An increasingly difficult-to-find vintage Les Paul Custom, made especially desirable by its rare factory embossed Gibson pickups and classic Tobacco Burst finish.
Specifications
Model: Gibson Les Paul Custom
Year: 1972
Finish: Tobacco Burst
Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Construction: Set Neck
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block Inlays
Frets: 22
Nut Width: Approximately 1 11/16"
Headstock: Split Diamond Inlay
Pickups: Original Gibson Embossed Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar Tailpiece
Tuners: Gibson Deluxe Keystone Tuners
Hardware Finish: Gold
Binding: Multi-Ply Body, Neck, and Headstock Binding
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Case: Hardshell Case
Condition: Good
