{"product_id":"les-paul-custom-grey-burst","title":"Les Paul Custom - Grey Burst","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Burst Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Burst Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the classic single-cutaway LP Custom design with a sophisticated smoky grey burst finish and a highly visible figured top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre of the body features a translucent grey-brown tone that allows the figuring underneath to remain visible, gradually transitioning into deep charcoal and black around the outer edges. Chrome-covered humbuckers and matching chrome hardware complement the cooler colour palette, while decorative binding and large block fingerboard inlays provide the more elaborate appearance associated with Custom-style Les Paul guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who want the traditional look of an LP Custom without choosing a conventional black, white or sunburst finish, this grey burst version offers a darker and more contemporary alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Grey Burst Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of this guitar is its unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey burst finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central area uses a lighter smoky grey tone before gradually darkening towards the perimeter of the body. Around the outer edge, the finish becomes almost black, creating a strong frame around the lighter centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a relatively understated colour combination compared with brighter blue, green or cherry finishes, but the contrast gives the guitar plenty of depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the transparent central finish is a clearly visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efigured top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with horizontal flame-style figuring running across the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe translucent grey colouring allows this figuring to remain visible rather than covering it with an opaque finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the colour darkens towards the edges, the figuring becomes progressively more subtle, creating a natural transition from the detailed centre into the dark outer burst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Custom-Inspired Styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe familiar single-cutaway body is complemented by the more decorative details associated with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Custom-style guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting multi-line-style binding runs around the perimeter of the body, while the neck is also bound and fitted with large block-style position markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese details give the guitar a more elaborate appearance than a simpler Standard-style LP while working particularly well with the monochromatic grey and black colour scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Chrome-Covered Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echrome-covered humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the traditional HH pickup configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir polished metallic finish works especially well against the grey top, creating a cleaner and more contemporary appearance than cream, zebra or gold pickups would provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA three-way selector positioned on the upper bout allows switching between the neck humbucker, bridge humbucker or both pickups together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean No-Pickguard Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model does away with the traditional Les Paul pickguard, leaving the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey figured top completely exposed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's particularly effective on this guitar because the unusual finish is one of its main visual features. Without a pickguard covering part of the upper body, the transition between the lighter centre and dark outer burst remains clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also gives the guitar a slightly cleaner, more modern appearance.\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 allows individual control over the neck and bridge pickups while retaining the classic Les Paul-style electronics arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black knobs blend naturally into the darker sections of the finish rather than creating another contrasting colour on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Tune-o-Matic-Style Bridge \u0026amp; Stopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echrome Tune-o-matic-style bridge and stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the traditional fixed-bridge setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chrome hardware matches the pickup covers and creates a consistent metallic theme across the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the smoky grey finish, the chrome appointments give this version a very different personality from the gold hardware used on many Les Paul Custom-style guitars.\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\u003eA dark fingerboard is fitted with prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge 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\u003eLight-coloured binding runs along either side of the fingerboard, producing a clear border between the dark neck and the surrounding finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of block inlays, binding and the darker colour palette gives the neck a particularly elegant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Modern Take on the Les Paul Custom Look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany Les Paul Custom-style guitars lean heavily into traditional colours such as gloss black, alpine white, cherry or sunburst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar takes a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoky grey, charcoal black, visible figuring and chrome hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces a more subdued contemporary aesthetic while retaining the familiar Custom-style appointments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it a strong choice for someone who likes the ornate character of an LP Custom but wants something less traditional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Custom-inspired single-cutaway design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky grey burst finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark charcoal\/black outer burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible figured\/flame-style top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative multi-line-style body binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo-pickguard design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual chrome-covered humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHH pickup configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo volume and two tone controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack control knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Tune-o-matic-style bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome stopbar 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