A Les Paul Custom Built to Stand Apart — 7A Quilt “Green Widow” M2M
There’s a certain kind of guitarist who looks at a standard Les Paul Custom and thinks, “almost — but not quite.” That’s exactly where this Gibson Custom Shop Made to Measure build lives. This isn’t a catalog guitar with a different color. It’s a ground-up spec, built in Nashville with deliberate choices in top grade, finish treatment, hardware, and feel—and it shows immediately.
At its core, yes, it’s still a Les Paul Custom. But this one leans hard into the “Custom” part of the name.
Body and Construction — 7A Quilt, Hand-Selected
The biggest story here is the top. This build features a 7A quilt maple top, hand-picked, and it’s not subtle. The figuring has deep movement and dimension, and instead of a traditional burst, it’s finished in a Green Widow (non-burst) gloss, which gives it a bold, almost liquid look across the entire top.
Underneath, you’ve got the tried-and-true foundation:
- Mahogany body (modern weight relief)
- Mahogany neck
- Nitrocellulose gloss finish
What sets it apart is the finish process. Gibson used a green-tinted walnut filler across the top, back, and neck, which enhances the grain and ties the entire instrument together visually. It’s a small detail on paper, but in person, it makes the whole guitar feel cohesive rather than pieced together.
Multi-ply binding and classic Custom appointments keep it grounded in tradition, even with the aggressive top.
Neck, Fingerboard, and Playability — Modern Custom Feel
This isn’t a baseball bat Custom. The neck is carved to a modern SlimTaper profile with a compound feel (.82"–.965"), making it comfortable for both chord work and lead playing up the neck.
The fingerboard is solid ebony with:
- Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- 22 frets
- 12" radius
It’s fast, smooth, and has that immediate attack ebony is known for. Combined with the modern carve, this is a Custom that actually invites you to play all over the neck—not just stay in first position.
Electronics and Hardware — Classic Layout, Premium Execution
This build sticks with a traditional 2-humbucker Les Paul Custom layout, giving you the versatility and familiarity players expect. It’s paired with a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, locking in sustain and tuning stability.
Hardware is where the aesthetic really comes together:
- Gold hardware throughout
- Grover kidney-button tuners
- Gold pickup covers and mounting rings
- Black speed knobs
- Black switch washer with gold lettering
- Black headstock face with gold silkscreen
Everything complements the green/black/gold theme without feeling overdesigned.
The Details That Make It M2M
This is where the difference between production and M2M really shows:
- Custom Shop decal
- Stamped serial
- Hand-selected top (not batch graded)
- Non-standard finish + filler combination
- Cohesive spec from top to hardware
It’s not just a list of upgrades—it’s a guitar that was thought through as a complete build.
Product Features:
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Program: Gibson Custom Shop Made to Measure (M2M)
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Top: 7A Quilt Maple — Hand Selected
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Body: Mahogany (modern weight relief)
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Finish: Green Widow (Non-Burst) Gloss Nitrocellulose
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Filler: Green-tinted walnut filler (top, back, and neck)
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Neck: Mahogany, SlimTaper (.82"–.965")
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Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius, 22 frets, MOP block inlays
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece (Gold)
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Tuners: Grover Kidney Button (Gold)
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Hardware: Gold throughout
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Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
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Aesthetic Details: Gold covers/rings, black speed knobs, black switch washer w/ gold lettering
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Custom M2M “Green Widow”
SKU: LPC-M2MXXXXX
Condition: New
Since 1872, C.A. House Music has helped musicians across the Ohio Valley find the right gear with real, player-focused guidance. As an authorized Gibson dealer, every instrument we carry is backed by a team that knows what matters when you finally plug in.
If you’ve been waiting for a Les Paul Custom that actually feels one-of-one, this is that guitar.
