what color is the 1961 les paul custom
The 1961 Les Paul Custom is typically white — usually described as Polaris White, Arctic White, or simply “gleaming white.”
Color details
- Standard factory finish: white.
- Common vintage descriptions: Polaris White or Arctic White.
- Rare custom-order exceptions exist, including black examples.
Quick note
If you mean the 1961 SG-style Les Paul Custom specifically, white is the usual answer; “Black Beauty” refers to earlier Les Paul Customs, not the 1961 standard finish.