The Evolution Of The Les Paul Custom

1953

Introduced as the Les Paul Custom with Alnico V and P-90 pickups

1957

Three (rarely with two) humbucking pickups added

1959

Grover Rotomatic tuners added

1961

Double-cut ‘pointed horns’ SG body shape

1962

Ebony tailblock with pearl inlays added to limited number of guitars

1963

Les Paul dropped from model name – becomes the SG Custom

1968

Reintroduced as Les Paul Custom with single-cut and double pickups

1969

Four-piece ‘pancake’ body

1970

Neck volute added

1971

Cherry and Cherry Sunburst finishes available