So, you've decided to get a Gibson Les Paul. But what route do you go? Custom Shop or Gibson USA? There's a lot of cool features on the Gibson USA models, with some VERY alluring tonal possibilities, but will it have the mystique of a Custom Shop guitar? Today we do a little deep dive into the wiring and electronics differences between the Gibson USA and Gibson Custom Shop models from the Henry J era and the modern era. I was surprised by what I found in the 2011 LP Traditional. Enjoy!
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