{"product_id":"1998-gibson-custom-shop-les-paul-classic-in-rare-butterscotch-crazy-quilt-top-slash-afd-vibes","title":"1998 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Classic in Rare Butterscotch CRAZY QUILT TOP! Slash Appetite For Destruction AFD Vibes!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1998 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Classic in Rare Butterscotch CRAZY QUILT TOP! Slash AFD Vibes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"236\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"87\"\u003ereally unique and highly figured 1998 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an absolutely \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"139\"\u003einsane quilt maple top\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"173\"\u003ebutterscotch finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives this guitar serious early “Slash AFD” visual vibes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eThis is a standout example from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"303\"\u003elate-’90s “Good Wood era”\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely regarded for its strong build quality, resonant bodies, and highly desirable tops. In this case, the quilt figuring is truly exceptional—deep, tight, and highly three-dimensional, easily among the most impressive we’ve seen on a Les Paul Classic from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"616\"\u003every good plus overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing honest cosmetic wear consistent with careful use. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"762\"\u003esome light buckle marks on the back that do not break through the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a few isolated marks on the top. Overall, it presents extremely well and retains a strong collector-grade visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eThe guitar appears to be largely \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few tasteful and reversible component updates. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003ecapacitors have been upgraded to real Bumblebees\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003ethree bridge saddles have been swapped to nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the remaining hardware and electronics remain factory correct. The pots date to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003elate 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pickups are the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e’57 Classic zebra humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eIt features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003efactory ABR-1 bridge (no foundry mark)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003efull-weight stop tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to its solid sustain and classic Les Paul response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eThis is a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eGood Wood-era standout\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining top-tier aesthetics with excellent tonal character and build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable late-’50s style carve, measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e0.81\" at the 1st fret and 0.87\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a slightly slimmer, fast-playing profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e8.5 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has an excellent balance of resonance and comfort, with strong sustain and a lively acoustic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eoriginal rare Gibson Custom Shop textured hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eall original paperwork as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ibstq8\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzym1l\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly Original (upgraded Bumblebee capacitors; partial nylon saddles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v0tkr9\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch \/ Amber Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5k7ona\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late-’90s Good Wood era; exceptional quilt top; rare Custom Shop case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eThis one plays smoothly with a comfortable slim ’50s-style neck profile and delivers a classic Les Paul voice with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003erich sustain, strong midrange punch, and excellent harmonic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ’57 Classics provide a warm, vintage-voiced humbucker tone with plenty of clarity and bite when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87uveo\" data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6m3xxn\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Paul Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whu9g4\" data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"srncdu\" data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch \/ Quilt Top Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l7xhe4\" data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Figured Quilt Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"onwhin\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e ’57 Classic Zebra Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1srseyc\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1997-dated pots; Bumblebee capacitor upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13xjz3c\" data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABR-1 (no foundry mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zhyih\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Weight Stop Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gl7yjg\" data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.87\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ijnn0\" data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u8vyw\" data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Custom Shop Textured Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10209m\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uwscs\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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