Gibson Custom Shop Guitars

Gibson Custom Shop Guitars come loaded with over 100 years of expertise. They represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence, each built to celebrate Gibson’s rich legacy.

Every Custom Shop guitar is built with the ultimate levels of accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail, built to original specifications and methods. They recreate rare and sought after models from the Gibson catalogue, giving you the chance to experience a ’58 Les Paul or '61 SG, just like when they were fresh off the factory floor.

Handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee, there's few guitars out there that can match the Gibson Custom Shop. And when you purchase your incredible Gibson Custom at Gear4music, you can be rest easy thanks to our three-year warranty and speedy delivery service.

About Gibson Custom Shop Guitars

Founded in the early 1990s, the Gibson Custom Shop has long been revered for its dedication to recreating some of Gibson’s most legendary guitars with a level of detail and quality unmatched in standard production models. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the Custom Shop embodies over a century of guitar-making expertise, with each instrument crafted to reflect Gibson's storied legacy.

Gibson Custom Shop guitars stand out for their meticulous construction techniques and superior materials. Unlike standard models, Custom Shop guitars often utilise hand-selected woods, hand-fitted neck joints, and hand-wound pickups, ensuring each piece is not just an instrument but a work of art. Popular models like the ’59 Les Paul Standard Reissue and the ES-335 are built using traditional methods preserved from the era they were first introduced, offering players the authentic experience of playing a vintage guitar.

The terminology used in the Gibson Custom Shop catalogue is key to understanding what makes these guitars special:

VOS (Vintage Original Spec): This designation means the guitar is built with period-correct specs and features a special finish that simulates slight aging, giving it a gently worn look.

Reissue: These guitars are accurate recreations of historic models, built to mirror the specifications and aesthetics of a specific year and model from Gibson’s past.

Historic Select: These instruments represent the pinnacle of the Custom Shop’s craftsmanship, offering the highest levels of authenticity and material quality, designed for the most discerning collectors and professionals.

Purchasing a Gibson Custom Shop guitar from Gear4music not only means acquiring a piece of Gibson’s rich musical heritage but also enjoying the benefits of a three-year warranty and fast delivery, ensuring a seamless and rewarding ownership experience.

FAQs

Is Gibson Custom the same as Gibson Custom Shop?

Generally, Gibson Custom and Custom Shop are the same thing. For a period of time there was a Les Paul Custom model that was actually a standard Gibson USA line, however, post 2004 these transitioned to the Custom Shop.

What year did Gibson start the custom shop?

Gibson started the Custom Shop in 1993. This division was established to cater to the demands for more exclusive and meticulously crafted instruments, focusing on reproducing historic Gibson models and offering high-end customisation options.

Are Gibson Custom Shop guitars handmade?

Gibson Custom Shop guitars are assembled by hand, but they do still involve some elements of machinery for some of the product lines. Certain reissue guitars still use the same machinery that Gibson have used since the 1930s!