This Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt in Honey Burst combines premium Custom Shop construction with an exceptionally striking quilted maple top, classic twin-humbucker electronics and elegant gold hardware.

Its mahogany body and carved quilted maple top provide the traditional Les Paul foundation, while the mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard deliver a familiar, comfortable playing feel. A pair of Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers provides warm, vintage-inspired tones with excellent clarity, dynamics and harmonic detail.

The Honey Burst finish showcases the depth and movement of the quilted maple exceptionally well, complemented by gold-plated hardware and traditional Les Paul Custom appointments.

This particular example is presented in Mint Condition and is in nearly new condition, showing exceptionally little evidence of previous ownership.

It weighs 9.22 lbs and is supplied with a hardcase.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Gibson Custom Shop
Model	Les Paul Custom Quilt
Finish	Honey Burst
Body	Mahogany
Top	Carved Quilted Maple
Neck	Mahogany
Neck Profile	Traditional C-Shape
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22
Pickups	Gibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuners	Grover
Hardware	Gold
Weight	9.22 lbs
Condition	Mint / Nearly New
Included	Hardcase
Main Appeal	Premium Custom Shop Les Paul with highly figured quilted maple top

Condition Overview

Mint Condition – Nearly New

This Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt is presented in Mint Condition.

The guitar is in nearly new condition, with exceptionally little evidence of previous use.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Mint describes an instrument that is virtually indistinguishable from new while technically remaining pre-owned.

For a premium Custom Shop guitar, this level of preservation is particularly desirable.

What's Included?

✔ Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt Honey Burst
✔ Hardcase

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

The supplied hardcase has not been confirmed as the original Gibson Custom Shop case, so no claim of case originality is made.

Condition Notes

• Mint overall condition
• Nearly new presentation
• Honey Burst finish
• Quilted maple top
• Gold hardware
• 9.22 lbs actual measured weight
• Hardcase included
• Fully passive electronics

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Gibson Custom Shop guitar has been assessed for general operation and playability.

Checks include:

• Neck pickup operation
• Bridge pickup operation
• 3-way pickup selector
• Both volume controls
• Both tone controls
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Frets
• Nut
• Grover tuning machines
• Tune-O-Matic bridge
• Stopbar tailpiece
• General gold hardware
• Structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge adjustment
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transportation as wooden instruments respond to changes in temperature and humidity.

What Makes The Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt Special?

The Les Paul Custom Quilt takes the established Les Paul Custom concept and adds the visual impact of a highly figured quilted maple top.

The combination of mahogany body, carved quilt maple, mahogany neck and twin Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers gives the guitar the core ingredients expected from a premium Les Paul while the Honey Burst finish transforms the top into a major visual feature.

Unlike a conventional solid-colour Les Paul Custom, the transparent burst allows the quilt figuring to remain fully visible, creating a guitar whose appearance changes significantly as it moves under different lighting.

Quilted Maple Top

The carved quilted maple top is one of this guitar's defining features.

Quilt figuring creates a softer, almost three-dimensional pattern compared with the straighter lines of conventional flame maple.

Under the Honey Burst finish, the figure produces:

• Strong visual depth
• Changing patterns under light
• Premium Custom Shop appearance
• Individual character from one guitar to another

Mahogany Body

The mahogany body provides the traditional tonal foundation associated with a Les Paul.

Its character emphasises:

• Strong midrange
• Sustain
• Warm low frequencies
• Rich harmonic response

The maple top adds additional definition and attack.

Honey Burst Finish

The Honey Burst finish uses a warm amber/golden centre with darker shading around the body edges.

On a quilted maple top, this type of transparent finish is particularly effective because it highlights rather than obscures the natural figuring.

Combined with the gold hardware, the result is an exceptionally luxurious take on the Les Paul format.

Mahogany Neck

The guitar uses a mahogany neck with a traditional C-shaped profile.

This provides a comfortable all-round feel suited to both chord work and lead playing without moving towards an excessively thin modern neck.

Rosewood Fingerboard

This particular Les Paul Custom Quilt specification uses a rosewood fingerboard.

It provides a smooth playing surface and complements the warmer visual character of the Honey Burst finish.

The fingerboard features:

• 22 frets
• Decorative inlays
• Traditional Gibson scale length
• Bound construction

24.75" Scale Length

The traditional Gibson 24.75" scale length provides a slightly softer string feel than a typical 25.5" scale guitar.

This works particularly well for:

• String bending
• Wide vibrato
• Blues phrasing
• Lead playing
• Chord work
• Classic rock

Gibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers

The guitar is equipped with Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers.

These pickups are designed around the character of Gibson's original PAF-style humbuckers and favour a warm, open and dynamic response rather than extremely high output.

They work particularly well for:

• Blues
• Classic rock
• Jazz
• Hard rock
• Clean tones
• Vintage-style overdrive
• Dynamic lead playing

Neck Pickup

The neck ’57 Classic provides:

• Warm clean tones
• Smooth blues leads
• Full-bodied chord sounds
• Singing sustained notes
• Rounded jazz-influenced tones

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup delivers:

• Clear attack
• Strong midrange
• Articulate rhythm sounds
• Classic rock crunch
• Focused lead tones

Traditional Les Paul Electronics

The controls consist of:

• Neck Volume
• Bridge Volume
• Neck Tone
• Bridge Tone
• 3-Way Pickup Selector

This familiar layout allows each pickup to be balanced independently and makes it possible to control amplifier drive directly from the guitar.

Tune-O-Matic Bridge

The Tune-O-Matic bridge provides individual saddle adjustment for accurate intonation.

It is paired with a traditional stopbar tailpiece for secure string anchoring and the familiar solid feel associated with Gibson's Les Paul platform.

Grover Tuning Machines

The guitar uses Grover tuning machines, providing smooth and precise adjustment while complementing the premium specification.

Gold Hardware

Gold-plated hardware gives the guitar the luxurious appearance associated with the Les Paul Custom family.

Combined with the:

• Honey Burst finish
• Quilt maple top
• Bound construction
• Premium headstock detailing

it creates an unmistakably high-end Custom Shop aesthetic.

Weight

9.22 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual guitar rather than a generic manufacturer figure.

It gives the instrument the reassuringly substantial feel traditionally associated with a Les Paul without moving into unusually heavy territory.

Quilt Maple vs Flame Maple

Both quilt and flame are forms of figured maple, but their appearance differs significantly.

Flame maple usually displays relatively straight, striped figuring across the top.

Quilted maple has a softer, rolling pattern that can appear almost three-dimensional.

Neither is inherently superior tonally; the distinction is primarily visual and based on the natural figuring of the wood.

Les Paul Custom Quilt vs Standard Les Paul Custom

A conventional Les Paul Custom is most commonly associated with opaque finishes such as Ebony or Alpine White.

This Custom Shop Quilt model takes a different approach by making the maple top a major visual feature.

The result is a guitar that retains premium Les Paul construction while providing a much more individual and decorative appearance.

Who Is It For?

Les Paul enthusiasts – Premium Custom Shop construction with a distinctive quilted top.

Classic rock players – ’57 Classic humbuckers work beautifully through driven amplifiers.

Blues guitarists – The short Gibson scale and responsive pickups suit expressive lead work.

Collectors – Mint condition and highly figured construction make this particularly appealing.

Professional players – A premium stage and studio instrument with straightforward passive electronics.

Players looking for an unusual Les Paul Custom – The Honey Burst quilt top distinguishes it immediately from standard solid-colour Customs.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Hard rock
• Rock
• Jazz
• Soul
• Americana
• Country rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Studio recording
• Professional live performance
• Lead guitar
• Rhythm guitar

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson Custom Shop
Model	Les Paul Custom Quilt
Finish	Honey Burst
Body Shape	Les Paul
Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Carved Quilted Maple
Finish Type	Lacquer
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Profile	Traditional C-Shape
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Number of Frets	22
Fingerboard Inlays	Decorative Les Paul Inlays
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuning Machines	Grover
Hardware Finish	Gold
Weight	9.22 lbs
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Mint / Nearly New

Specification Note

This is a less common Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt in Honey Burst, and its specification differs in several respects from the standard current-production Les Paul Custom.

For this reason, the specification above follows the details identified for this particular Honey Burst Quilt configuration rather than substituting specifications from another Les Paul Custom model.

Hardcase Note

A hardcase is included.

The case has not been confirmed as the original factory Gibson Custom Shop case, so it is represented simply as a hardcase.

Power Requirements

None.

The Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers and traditional Les Paul controls are passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt in Honey Burst is an exceptionally striking take on the traditional Les Paul Custom formula.

Its mahogany body, carved quilted maple top, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and twin ’57 Classic humbuckers provide the premium build and vintage-inspired tonal character expected from Gibson Custom Shop, while the Honey Burst finish makes the highly figured maple the visual centrepiece.

At 9.22 lbs, it has the substantial feel associated with a traditional Les Paul, while remaining manageable for regular stage and studio use.

Most importantly, this example is presented in Mint, nearly new condition, making it particularly attractive for a buyer looking for a pre-owned Custom Shop instrument with exceptionally little evidence of previous use.

Supplied with a hardcase, this is a premium Les Paul equally suited to serious playing, recording or collection.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Premium pre-owned instruments deserve to be represented according to their individual condition rather than simply described from a catalogue.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with its actual condition, measured weight and included accessories clearly stated.

On this Gibson, the Mint / nearly new condition, 9.22 lbs measured weight and included hardcase are all clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with Gibson Custom Shop and premium pre-owned guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Quilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Gibson Les Paul Custom Quilt in?

It is presented in Mint Condition and is in nearly new condition, with exceptionally little evidence of previous use.

What finish does it have?

It is finished in Honey Burst.

Is the top genuine quilted maple?

Yes. The guitar features a carved quilted maple top.

What is the body made from?

The body is constructed from mahogany with the quilted maple top.

What is the neck made from?

It has a mahogany neck.

What neck profile does it have?

This configuration uses a traditional C-shaped neck profile.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 frets.

What is the scale length?

It uses Gibson's traditional 24.75" scale length.

What pickups are fitted?

It is equipped with a pair of Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers.

What do ’57 Classic pickups sound like?

They are vintage-inspired humbuckers designed for warm mids, clear highs, dynamic response and traditional PAF-style character.

Are the pickups active?

No. They are passive.

Does it require a battery?

No.

What controls does it have?

It uses two volume controls, two tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector.

What bridge does it use?

It has a Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece.

What tuners are fitted?

It uses Grover tuning machines.

What colour is the hardware?

The hardware is gold.

How much does this guitar weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 9.22 lbs.

Is this the same specification as a standard Les Paul Custom?

No. This is a less common Custom Shop Quilt Honey Burst configuration and should not be assumed to share every specification with a standard-production Les Paul Custom.

Is it suitable for blues?

Yes. The short Gibson scale and vintage-inspired ’57 Classic pickups make it particularly well suited to blues and blues-rock playing.

Is it suitable for hard rock?

Yes. The bridge humbucker provides plenty of definition and midrange response for driven amplifiers.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the hardcase original?

The supplied hardcase has not been confirmed as the original Gibson Custom Shop case, so no claim of originality is made.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal for this guitar if you would like to see the depth of the quilted maple top, Honey Burst finish and individual Mint condition under different lighting.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.