Detail 01
Long neck tenon
The mahogany neck uses a Custom Shop long-tenon joint.
Product detailSKU #1500000464151
Gibson CustomLes Paul Custom Bats in Flight Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited-run Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom revival defined by its 4A flamed maple top, full abalone binding, Bats in Flight inlays, and Custom Shop 490R/498T humbuckers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a Les Paul Custom with bold Bats in Flight styling
- Buyers who want ebony fingerboard feel and medium-jumbo frets
- Guitar Center customers looking for this exclusive limited-run revival
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer understated guitar aesthetics
- Players who need a left-handed instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
4A flamed maple top
The top is described as hand-selected 4A flamed maple.
Detail 03
Bats in Flight inlays
The ebony fingerboard uses mother-of-pearl Bats in Flight inlays.
Detail 04
490R and 498T pickups
The 490R is in the neck position and the 498T is in the bridge position.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the Dark Purple Burst version with a gloss finish.
- 02It is right-handed and includes a Les Paul hardshell case.
- 03Its electronics are a Custom Shop 490R neck humbucker and 498T bridge humbucker with two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which finish is this model?
This listing is for the gloss Dark Purple Burst finish.
02What pickups does it use?
It has a Custom Shop 490R neck humbucker and a Custom Shop 498T bridge humbucker.
03What is the fingerboard made from?
The fingerboard is ebony, with a 12-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets.
04Does it include a case?
Yes. A Les Paul hardshell case is specified.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Color Finish
- Gloss
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- 4A flamed maple
- Body Shape
- Les Paul Custom
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000464151
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