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GIBSON | CATALOGS | 1980 | PAGE 21

Gibson Les Paul Custom

1980 'Gibson Guitars' catalog page 21

Gibson 1980 guitar and bass catalog. Page 21. Details of the Les Paul Custom.

The Custom had recently been available in several variants: with two or three pickups, gold or nickel hardware and with an ebony or maple fretboard (see pages 3 and 4 of the 1978 Gibson catalogue), however by the 1980 catalog only the hardware plating option is specifically offered.

The regular Les Paul Custom with gold plated parts had a US list price (July 1980) of $949 for all finishes except Cherry Sunburst, which was priced $999. The version with nickel plated parts was naturally cheaper, at $899.

1980 Gibson Guitars catalog, page 21: Gibson Les Paul Custom
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1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom, 10 / 10 Condition, WORLD??S BEST EXAMPLE??L@@K!!!

1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom, 10 / 10 Condition, WORLD??S BEST EXAMPLE??L@@K!!!

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300000

Uncle Lou here, STOP THE PRESSES??BREAKING NEWS??EVIDENCE OF TIME-TRAVEL DISCOVERED!!! Is there any other reasonable explanation how a guitar like this can even exist? In my 45 years of farting around with vintage guitars, I have never seen anything like this, I have never heard of anything like this??it??s from 1959 and in 10 / 10 NEW OLD STOCK, UNPLAYED CONDITION!!! I have no doubt in my mind if this guitar was placed on the wall at Guitar Center, EVERYONE would assume it??s just a brand new ... more
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1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom w / 3 original PAF pickups + Fretless Wonder HANG TAG!

1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom w / 3 original PAF pickups + Fretless Wonder HANG TAG!

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$98000


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Black finish. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case and original HANG TAG stamped "LES PAUL CUSTOM FRETLESS WONDER " . There's also a copy of the original sales ledger where the original owner made multiple payments of $13 a month for over a year. It has a good playing neck, but the small original frets are very worn as this would ... more
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? For Sale: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom ??Black Beauty?? ?

? For Sale: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom ??Black Beauty?? ?

Danbury, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$85000


? For Sale: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom ??Black Beauty?? ?
An absolute gem from 1960 ?? this Les Paul Custom Black Beauty is a stunning example of Gibson??s craftsmanship during the golden era
Specs and Condition:
All original tuners, pickups (PAFs), pots, Bigsby B7 Tremolo, and bridge
Frets have been professionally replaced at some point for ideal playability
Original finish, binding, and hardware verified under UV black light
Minor touch-up about, the size of a... more
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1961 Gibson Les Paul / SG Custom original WHITE with Sideways Vibrola

1961 Gibson Les Paul / SG Custom original WHITE with Sideways Vibrola

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$31900


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1961 Gibson Les Paul (SG) Custom in its original White finish with gold hardware and a factory sideways Vibrola. It has a great playing neck with very worn frets, but still playable. It's all original with the exception of one volume knob. It's also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. This original Les Paul Custom looks great with lots of minor nicks + dings (most have been touched-up with white... more
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Gibson Les Paul Custom - Mid-1969 - 844554 - 1 Piece Body - No Cracks Or Breaks.

Gibson Les Paul Custom - Mid-1969 - 844554 - 1 Piece Body - No Cracks Or Breaks.

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19500

Gibson Les Paul Custom 1969 - One Piece Body - No Cracks / Breaks / No Refinish - Refret and Some Changed Hardware. Amazing Player with a Super Smooth Neck. Original Electronics
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1969  /  70 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Vintage Electric Guitar w / OHSC

1969 / 70 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Vintage Electric Guitar w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14995

1969 / 70 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See All Photos)
Three Piece Mahogany Neck, Sandwich Body Construction, No "Made In USA" On The Back Of The Headstock - Transitional 60's To 70's Les Paul Appointments
Original Black Finish Showing Playwear, Small Scratches, & Nicks Throughout
Original Pickups With Added Gold Pickup Covers
Original Electronics
Original Tuning Machines (Appears They Were Removed At Some Point)
Original ... more
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1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom 1969 Appointments Black Beauty

1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom 1969 Appointments Black Beauty

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13999

Just in is this killer 1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty
Quick Details
Weight 10lbs
Nut width 1 67 "
Depth at 1st fret 0 88 "
Depth at 12th fret 1 08 "
Just in on consignment from the family of the original owner is this beautiful 1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty. This Black beauty has all the transitional appointments of a 1969-70 Les Paul Custom, no "Made in USA" stamp. A three piece Mahogany neck with pancake body abr bridge with nylon saddles
The body ... more
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1969 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony Black Guitar W / OHSC

1969 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony Black Guitar W / OHSC

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12999

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1969 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony Black Guitar W / OHSC
The real deal, not a reissue, a 1969 Les Paul Custom
As is often the case with vintage guitars such as this, they have a story to tell, so there is a lot to unpack with this vintage beauty:)
9 6 lbs
Serial number 891910 which puts it at late 1969. It has the pancake body and slight volute
The finish is original and has a beautiful natural relic'ing from years of playing as you can see. ... more
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1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom ultra rare Goldburst (aka Harvest Gold) its Minty.

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom ultra rare Gold'burst (aka Harvest Gold) it's Minty.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12495

This is a wonderful & maybe the most wanted 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its now extremely desirable ??Gold??burst finish??. Its original finish is stunning w / no fade & hardly any play time at all. Its ebony fingerboard has perfect frets & clean Gold hardware all over. Loaded w / a set of original Pat # Humbucking pickups along w / Pot Codes dating to 1981. This was the sister color to Gibson??s Silver??burst finish but far less were ever produced comparatively. It??s 100% ... more
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Vintage 1963 Gibson Les Paul Custom SG White with Case - Signed by Les Paul

Vintage 1963 Gibson Les Paul Custom SG White with Case - Signed by Les Paul

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12000

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For those that appreciate a piece of guitar history, we have something special here: this amazing vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom SG, signed by the man himself   It's a rare find in itself, but to have Les Paul's signature on it makes it that much more special   A framed photo of him signing this exact guitar is included
Gibson introduced their new body shape in 1961, and since then it's become iconic   Legends such as Robby Kreiger, Tony Iommi... more
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1979  Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

Lapeer, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10500

The 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst is a rare and highly sought-after electric guitar from the iconic Gibson brand. Featuring a solid maple body in a stunning Silverburst color, this guitar is a classic choice for any musician looking for a high-quality instrument. With a maple neck, ebony fretboard, and 22 frets, this guitar offers exceptional playability and tone. The original case included with this set adds to its appeal, making it a complete and collectible package for any guitar ... more
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White, Randy Rhoads Mods w /  Case

1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White, Randy Rhoads Mods w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10500

Up for sale, a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition, featuring a suite of Randy Rhoads-centric mods and complete with the original hardshell case. A unique example that replicates all the finer points of Randy Rhoads?? Custom, this vintage Norlin-era Les Paul is otherwise extremely original with a naturally yellowed Alpine White nitro lacquer gloss
For about half the price of a Custom Shop reissue, this Les Paul is the genuine vintage article, presumably modified long ago ... more
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1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom 100% untouched original its 1 of a kind & Minty !

1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom 100% untouched original its 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9995

This is a wonderful & 1 of the cleanest mid-70??s last of the great Gibson Les Paul Customs. Its original Black finish is stunning w / hardly any play time at all. Its white bound & block inlaid Ebony fingerboard has perfect ??fretless wonder?? frets & clean Gold hardware all over. Loaded w / a set of original Pat # Humbucking pickups along w / Pot Codes dating to the 1st few weeks of 1974. It??s 100% original & truly near mint overall. The cleanest example we??ve seen in years. ... more
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1984 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst w /  Tim Shaw PAFs, Case

1984 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst w / Tim Shaw PAFs, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9700

Up for sale, a 1984 Gibson Les Paul Custom in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original ??chainsaw?? molded hardshell case. This Les Paul Custom features an extremely well-preserved and virtually unaged gloss Silverburst nitro lacquer gloss finish, only offered from 1979-85, loaded with a pair of era-correct Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers
Traditional tonewoods include a carved maple top, solid mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, ... more
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8995

Just in is this great 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty
Quick Details
Weight 10 2
Nut width 1 69inches
Depth at 1st Fret 0 81 inches
Depth at 12th Fret 1 00 Inches
This 1973 Les Paul Custom is in great shape with no breaks or repairs
The body is in almost perfect shspe with the exception of a small wear mark through the paint and into the wood on the treble side of the neck between the 9th and 10th frets. This happened from the guitar sitting in its case over years ... more
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1982 Gibson Les PaulCustom

1982 Gibson Les PaulCustom

Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8950

1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom
?? Silver with silver trim
?? Professionally fit pickup rings
?? DiMarzio 3 pickups currently mounted
?? Also includes factory silver pickups with black pickup rings
?? Additional set of Seymour Duncan pickups
?? New set of strings included to sweeten the deal
?? Case included
Guitar has been so lightly played through the years and cherished. Exceptional condition ?? like new
$8, 950 00
Please text [phone removed by eBay] (Doug)... more
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1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

Casselberry, Florida, 327**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8600

One changed pickup, the other is original I believe but with cover missing. Original chainsaw case. Plays and sounds fantastic. Original hang tag.... more
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Gibson Les Paul Custom 1972 - Gold

Gibson Les Paul Custom 1972 - Gold

Englewood, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

This stunning electric guitar from Gibson is a true gem for any musician. With its custom design and high-quality materials, it's sure to exceed your expectations. The body color is a beautiful gold finish that shines under any lighting The brand is Gibson, and the model is Custom. It's part of the Gibson Les Paul series, which is known for its exceptional tone and versatility. This guitar is perfect for any musician who wants to take their talent to the next level. It's a must-have for any ... more
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1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom delightful Cherryburst w / embosed pickup covers Yeah

1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom delightful Cherry'burst w / embosed pickup covers Yeah

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8495

This is a wonderful & maybe the most desirable early-70??s period Gibson Les Paul Custom. Its rich Cherry Sunburst finish is stunning w / hardly any play time at all. Its white bound & block inlaid Ebony fingerboard has perfect frets & clean Gold hardware all over. Loaded w / a set of original ??Gibson?? embossed Pat # Humbucking pickups along w / Pot Codes dating 1972. It??s 100% original & still exceptionally clean overall. In the case is a bill of sale from Musical Equipment ... more
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1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom Natural w / a Maple fingerboard 1 of a kind & Minty !

1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom Natural w / a Maple fingerboard 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8495

This is a wonderful & 1 of the cleanest late-70??s last of the great Gibson Les Paul Customs. Its original Natural finish is stunning w / hardly any play time at all. It??s got a pretty 3 piece Maple Top over a stunning mahogany back & sides. Its white bound & block inlaid ??Maple?? fingerboard has perfect ??fretless wonder?? frets & clean Gold hardware all over. Loaded w / a set of original Pat # Humbucking pickups along w / Pot Codes dating to 1978. Clean pickup covers, gold ... more
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1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music