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Gibson Custom Shop Bella Voce Les Paul 5A Quilt Top Honey Burst

Bella Voce Les Paul 5A Quilt Top · #BV III 5/6
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.BV III 5/6
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.CS-ART-053
Archive ID34898
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The Story

Bella Voce Les Paul 5A Quilt Top Honey Burst

Just as much a work of art as it is a functional electric guitar: this is a one of a kind Gibson Les Paul Bella Voce from the Gibson Custom Crimson division finished in Honey Burst, built with exquisite pieces of 5A-grade quilted maple with F-holes, paired with a chambered mahogany body, along with masterfully engraved metal parts and pearloid/abalone inlay work. The guitars neck heel is carved out with a design by the very talented Bruce Kunkel. The attention to detail really has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated, especially on the smaller metal parts such as the stopbar tailpiece and humbucker covers...even the tuner keys have designs on them! This guitar is in overall excellent condition with little to no wear to be seen on it, and it includes the original hardshell case with certificate of authenticity.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 12 oz.
  • Honey Burst Finish
  • 5A-Grade Quilt Maple Top
  • Chambered Mahogany Body
  • Multi-Ply Binding
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • Traditional Rounded Neck Profile
  • 24-¾" Scale Length
  • .900" Neck Profile at Nut
  • 1.020" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • 1-11/16” Nut Width
  • 22 Frets
  • '57 Classic Humbuckers
  • Engraved Waverly Tuners
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Gold Hardware

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