{"product_id":"les-paul-custom-deep-blue","title":"Les Paul Custom - Deep Blue","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines classic LP Custom-inspired styling with a rich transparent blue finish, visible figured grain and contrasting gold hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep blue top allows the subtle figuring underneath to remain visible, creating additional depth across the body as the light changes. Gold-covered humbuckers, a matching gold bridge and tailpiece, black pickguard and decorative binding give the guitar the luxurious appearance associated with Custom-style Les Paul designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players looking for a blue Les Paul that retains traditional Custom appointments, this model offers an eye-catching alternative to the more familiar black, white and sunburst finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Blue Figured Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of this guitar is its rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransparent blue finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using an opaque solid colour, the blue allows the figuring underneath to remain visible across the top. The result is a deep cobalt\/royal-blue appearance with subtle horizontal figuring that adds texture and depth without overwhelming the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's considerably darker and richer than the ice-blue metallic Les Paul Custom we just covered, giving the two products very different identities despite both belonging to the blue colour family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Les Paul Custom-Inspired Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-cutaway LP body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the foundation for the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rounded lower bout, carved-top appearance and upper cutaway retain the instantly recognisable proportions associated with Les Paul-style guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative multi-line-style binding follows the perimeter of the body, creating a bright outline against the deep blue finish and contributing to the more elaborate Custom-inspired appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Gold-Covered Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold-covered humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the traditional HH pickup arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir polished finish contrasts strongly against the blue top and continues the premium black, blue and gold colour scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three-way selector switch positioned on the upper bout provides access to the neck pickup, bridge pickup or both pickups together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Pickguard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack pickguard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits beneath the pickups, adding another layer of contrast against the vivid blue finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack pickup surrounds and a matching selector-switch surround continue this darker detailing, while small gold-coloured mounting hardware ties these components into the rest of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination works particularly well because it allows the blue and gold elements to remain the visual focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tune-o-Matic-Style Bridge \u0026amp; Tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold Tune-o-matic-style bridge and matching stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the familiar fixed-bridge LP arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold finish coordinates with the humbucker covers and other hardware, giving the guitar a consistent appearance from the bridge through to the tuning machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the deep blue top, the gold hardware creates one of the strongest visual features of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Four-Control Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour black control knobs provide the familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-volume and two-tone configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis arrangement allows the neck and bridge pickups to be adjusted independently while retaining the traditional electronics layout associated with Les Paul-style guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black controls blend neatly with the pickguard and pickup surrounds rather than introducing another colour into the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Fingerboard with Large Block Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark fingerboard with large block-style position inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, continuing the Custom-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting binding runs along the edges of the fingerboard, creating a clean visual border and connecting the neck styling with the decorative binding around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large inlays also provide a noticeable distinction from the trapezoid markers typically associated with Standard-style LP guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tuning Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Custom-inspired treatment continues at the headstock with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold-coloured tuning machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching the tuning hardware with the pickups, bridge and tailpiece keeps the gold appointments consistent across the entire guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the bound neck and large block inlays, these details give the instrument a more ornate appearance than a conventional blue LP Standard-style guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue, Black \u0026amp; 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