Gibson Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt Electric Guitar - Translucent Ebony Satin Burst

From crushing palm-muted riffs to fluid, expressive lead work, Mark Morton’s playing has helped define the modern vocabulary of heavy guitar. As a founding force behind Lamb of God, Mark blends ferocity with precision, drawing equally from metal, thrash and blues to create a sound that is powerful, articulate and unmistakably his own. The Gibson Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt captures that balance through a contemporary evolution of the Les Paul platform—pairing a striking AAA quilted maple top with an Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body for sustain and comfort, a fast SlimTaper neck with a Modern Contoured Heel for unrestricted access and an ebony fingerboard that maintains clarity under gain. Mark Morton signature humbuckers deliver tight low-end punch, articulate mids and commanding output, while locking tuners, modern hardware and a satin nitrocellulose Translucent Ebony Burst finish complete a performance-ready instrument built for precision, power and control on any stage.

AAA Quilted Maple Top and Ultra Modern Weight-Relieved Mahogany Body

At the core of this Les Paul Modern is a mahogany body featuring Ultra Modern weight relief, delivering the resonance and sustain expected from a Les Paul while improving comfort during extended studio sessions and long live sets. The striking AAA quilted maple top adds visual depth and snap to the guitar’s response, enhancing upper-mid articulation and note separation under gain. Finished in Translucent Ebony Burst satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the quilted figure is allowed to resonate naturally while maintaining a sleek, performance-ready feel.

SlimTaper Mahogany Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Speed and Control

The mahogany neck is carved to Gibson’s fast-playing SlimTaper profile, offering a comfortable low-profile feel that supports aggressive rhythm work and precise lead phrasing. A Modern Contoured Heel allows effortless access to the upper frets, keeping extended solos and position shifts fluid and unrestrained. The ebony fingerboard adds snap, clarity and durability, balancing the warmth of the mahogany body while maintaining articulation under high gain. A compound-radius fingerboard, 22 medium-jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays complete the playing experience with a blend of modern performance and classic Gibson visual authority.

Mark Morton Signature Humbuckers With Handwired Electronics

Powering this Les Paul Modern is a matched set of Mark Morton signature humbuckers developed by the Gibson Pickup Shop to reflect his exact tonal requirements. The rhythm pickup uses moderate, PAF-style windings with a ceramic magnet for tight low end, clarity and punch, while the higher-output lead pickup delivers added presence, sustain and cutting authority for solos. Handwired controls with Orange Drop capacitors preserve articulation and dynamic response, allowing seamless transitions from aggressive saturation to defined, touch-sensitive cleans.

Stage-Ready Hardware and Sleek Modern Style

Chrome hardware reinforces the guitar’s modern aesthetic, including an aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stopbar tailpiece that enhance resonance and attack. Grover Rotomatic locking tuners with keystone buttons provide dependable tuning stability under heavy use, while black top-hat knobs with silver reflectors maintain a refined, contemporary look. A truss rod cover bearing Mark Morton’s signature, a set of his preferred Stringjoy strings and a Gibson accessory kit are included, all housed in a hardshell case built to meet the demands of the road.

A Signature Les Paul Built for Precision, Power and Pro-Level Playability

The Gibson Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt is a purpose-built instrument for players who demand authority, clarity and comfort at high volume. Blending iconic Les Paul tone with modern ergonomics, signature pickups and striking visual detail, it stands as a focused expression of Mark’s uncompromising approach to guitar. Mark is best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for Lamb of God, a Grammy-nominated band widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern American metal. Whether delivering crushing rhythm tracks or articulate lead lines, this Les Paul Modern is engineered to perform with precision and confidence in demanding musical environments.