{"product_id":"les-paul-custom-sunburst","title":"Les Paul Custom - Sunburst","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst Gibson Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst Les Paul Custom Style Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the luxurious appointments of an LP Custom-inspired design with a rich vintage-style sunburst finish and highly visible figuring across the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm amber-gold centre gradually transitions into deep red and dark brown around the edges, highlighting the contours of the classic single-cutaway body. Gold hardware, dual covered humbuckers, a black pickguard and extensive contrasting binding give this model the more elaborate appearance associated with Les Paul Custom-style guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who love traditional sunburst finishes but want the more decorative appearance of a Custom-inspired LP, this guitar offers an attractive combination of vintage colouring and premium-style detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Sunburst Figured Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most striking feature is the guitar's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunburst figured top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm amber and golden tones dominate the centre of the body, allowing the figuring underneath to remain clearly visible. Moving towards the perimeter, the finish gradually becomes darker, transitioning through reddish-brown into a deep outer edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transparent nature of the finish means the figuring remains an important part of the guitar's appearance rather than being hidden underneath an opaque colour.\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\u003eWhile the body retains the classic LP single-cutaway shape, the additional detailing gives this guitar a distinctly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Custom-inspired appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting multi-line-style binding follows the outside of the body, while the bound neck and large fingerboard inlays continue the more ornate theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the gold hardware, these details distinguish the guitar visually from a simpler Les Paul Standard-style model.\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 configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir polished covers complement the rest of the gold hardware and provide a particularly strong contrast against the darker sections of the sunburst finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck and bridge pickups can be selected independently or combined using the three-way toggle switch positioned on the upper bout.\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 and provides a strong contrast against the amber centre of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black colouring also ties in with the control knobs and selector-switch surround, preventing the extensive gold appointments from overwhelming the overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a particularly effective combination against the warm sunburst finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tune-o-Matic-Style Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold Tune-o-matic-style bridge and stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining the classic fixed-bridge LP configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold finish matches the pickup covers and other metallic appointments, reinforcing the more luxurious Custom-style appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a tremolo-equipped guitar, the traditional bridge and tailpiece also keep the specification visually faithful to the classic LP formula.\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 arrangement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows independent adjustment of the neck and bridge pickups and retains the traditional electronics layout associated with Les Paul-style guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark controls contrast against the golden centre of the body while matching the black pickguard.\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 dark fingerboard features prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge block-style position inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the details that helps give this guitar its Custom-inspired character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight-coloured binding runs along the edges of the neck, visually connecting it with the elaborate binding around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a dark 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design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich sunburst finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmber\/golden centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark red and brown burst edges\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 body binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual gold-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\u003eBlack pickguard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo volume and two tone 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