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Gibson Les Paul Series

1983 Gibson 'American-made. World-played' catalog, page 6

Gibson 1983 guitar and bass catalog. Introduction to the Les Paul range of guitars. Pictured is the Les Paul Standard.

1983 "Gibson American-made. World-played" catalog, page 6: Les Paul Series
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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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1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80 -  Yamano w OHSC- Pro Set Up!!

1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80 - Yamano w OHSC- Pro Set Up!!

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

1981 Gibson Heritage 80 Standard Les Paul
Tim Shaw Pickups - Killer, Vintage Correct FlameTop
SN#: 82231567
Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz's
Incredible sustain
True Vintage MOJO for Days
Nut: 1 69
Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .85 and 1 0 at the 12th
'59 Profile

It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished ... more
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1982 Gibson Les Paul Std. 80 Heritage Elite 1 of a kind Quilted Maple & Minty.

1982 Gibson Les Paul Std. 80 Heritage Elite 1 of a kind Quilted Maple & Minty.

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

$9995

This is a killer example of Gibson's earliest attempt to make proper vintage '59 Reissues as they started making better guitars across the board. The "Elite" was a top line model usually w / better woods & an Ebony fingerboard w / trapizoid inlays. Its pencil'd "HSB" for Heritage Sunburst in its top pickup cavity & now faded to a beautiful Honey'burst finish over some ridiculously Quilted & Very Grainey Maple Top which is highly unusual. Its see-thru mahogany finish on the back &... more
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1970-71 GOLD TOP GIBSON LES PAUL Guitar For Collectors And Players!

1970-71 GOLD TOP GIBSON LES PAUL Guitar For Collectors And Players!

Charlottesville, Virginia, 229**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9500

This Vintage 1970-71 Gold Top Gibson Les Paul Deluxe was my brother??s who bought it from the original owner around 1972. He took meticulously care of it keeping in its case and never in harsh environments. He preferred to play acoustic guitars but made sure that it was kept in playing condition. I inherited it, am not a guitar player and don??t want to just look at it, so it should go to someone who will use it and enjoy it. I am basing the year of manufacture on the serial number, the code ... more
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1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red LP Standard Converstion PAF / DiMarzio Cream

1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red LP Standard Converstion PAF / DiMarzio Cream

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

$2799

This listing is for a
1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Wine Red LP Standard Converstion PAF / DiMarzio Creamback
This guitar could probably tell a story or two!
10 6 lbs, they didn't build these things out of balsa wood, that's for sure
Players grade (obviously) 1975 Les Paul Deluxe. It has been converted to a 'Standard' as many of these were back in the day while the Standard was not being offered for a few years
As you can see, it has a vintage PAF in the neck and a vintage ... more
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1976 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red +OHSC 1970s Ebony Fretboard USA

1976 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red +OHSC 1970's Ebony Fretboard USA

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4797

Up for sale is a rare and awesome 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Wine Red, complete with the original Gibson hardshell case. This is a true Norlin-era heavyweight, loaded with original 1976-stamped pots, factory T-top humbuckers, and all original hardware ?? including the bridge and tuners
This guitar is in very good cosmetic condition, showing some buckle rash on the back, but overall remains remarkably clean for a nearly 50-year-old Les Paul. The frets show some wear, but still have plenty... more
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1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 554**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9800

Up for sale is a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Silverburst
I am not the original owner but this is what I know about it
This guitar absolutely rips! It??s got great finish checking and all original parts. At some point, someone added and a toggle switch for coil splitting. This has since been disconnected.
There is finish wear on the neck but does not affect playability at all.
There is a small piece of the binding on the horn side of the headstock that chipped off.
Feel free to ... more
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1979-1980 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red Maple Top  ~ Kahler Nut ~  1980s

1979-1980 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red Maple Top ~ Kahler Nut ~ 1980s

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3397

For Sale: 1979??1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard ?? Wine Red ?? Maple Top ?? Original Case ?? USA Vintage
Big tone. Fast neck. Classic Norlin-era Les Paul in all its glory
Up for sale is a 1979??1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Wine Red, featuring a beautiful maple top and original Gibson hardshell case. This guitar has the legendary Norlin-era tone and sustain, powered by its 1980-stamped original humbuckers and 1979??1980 CTS pots ?? delivering tight low-end, complex mids, and that ... more
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1976 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Left-Handed Lefty Ebony 1970s

1976 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Left-Handed Lefty Ebony 1970s

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4997

For Sale: 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom ?? Ebony Black ?? Left-Handed ?? T-Top Pickups ?? Vintage USA
Rare lefty. Killer patina. Classic '70s Gibson growl
Up for sale is a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Ebony Black, left-handed, and loaded with mojo. This one features original 1976 Gibson T-Top pickups, untouched 1976 pots, original pickguard, tuners, and knobs. What??s not original? The pickup rings, bridge, and tailpiece, which have been replaced with bronze hardware that looks ... 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

This listing is for a
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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1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard OHSC All Original!!!

1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard OHSC All Original!!!

Providence, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3995

1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard Natural Top. Has the original hardshell case and guitar is all original. incredible condition with minimal wear for a guitar this age. No issues at all.... more
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1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst LP-Bigsby W / OHSC

1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst LP-Bigsby W / OHSC

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

$4999

This listing is for a
1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst with Bigsby and OHSC
This is a very interesting and very cool '76 LP Custom
10 8 lbs (seriously, what did you think it was going to weight'!?@?!)
It has obviously had a few modifications: the pickups are Seymour Duncan 59's and the mini toggles have been added for coil taps and series / parallel
As you can see it has a beautiful Bigsby tremolo installed
The tuners have never been changed and the frets ... more
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Gibson Les Paul Custom Chery Sunburst with hardshell case vintage 1976

Gibson Les Paul Custom Chery Sunburst with hardshell case vintage 1976

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 193**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

vintage 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom Chery Sunburst with hardshell case
s / n 543166
- Cracked screw hole on jack plate
- Finish worn through in small spot on back
- a couple of odd depressions / distortions in the finish above the pickup area
Specs:
- Nut Width: 1 70 "
- Neck Width - 12th Fret: 2 04 "
- Neck Depth - 1st Fret: 0 78 "
- Neck Depth - 12th Fret: 0 96 "
- Neck Profile - 1st Fret: "D "
- Neck Profile - 12th Fret: "D "
Guitar weighs 10lb 4 ... more
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1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony OHSC and Paperwork!! Excellent Condition

1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony OHSC and Paperwork!! Excellent Condition

Providence, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom with original chainsaw case and stickered Tim Shaw PAFs. I doubt you will find an ?85 custom in better condition. Just incredible condition with just some lite buckle scratches on the back but that??s about it. Incredible player with no issues.... more
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1999 Gibson Les Paul Custom SG 1961 / 1962 Antique White Triple 3-Pickup 1960 61

1999 Gibson Les Paul Custom SG 1961 / 1962 Antique White Triple 3-Pickup 1960 61

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4997

Up for sale is a beautiful and lightweight 1999 Gibson SG Les Paul 1961 / 1962 Custom Reissue Triple Humbucker, Antique White, in Original Case with Case Candy!
This comes from the "Good Wood" era for Gibson guitars. This period is often highlighted for its return to high-quality materials, craftsmanship, and construction techniques
Nice weight: 7 lbs 3 oz
PRISTINE condition, showing close to no wear - MINT! Frets show close to no wear
Fast tapered 60s neck profile which feels like... more
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Gibson Vintage Rare Case 1970s Les Paul  / L6-S Chainsaw Protector Case 1973-1979

Gibson Vintage Rare Case 1970's Les Paul / L6-S Chainsaw Protector Case 1973-1979

Woodland Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$360

Clean Rare, early versionVintage Gibson 1970's Les Paul Chainsaw Case Can fit other models as well L6-S tight but fine. Fits SG??s Very Good Condition. All Latches Function ProperlySee PhotosRare Red lining early model Gibson Case!No funky smells?? smoke free Don??t miss out??Guitars shown for display purpose only (case only)Please check out my other listings for more vintage Gibson and Fender Gear!Rock on... more
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1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Natural

1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Natural

Morgantown, Pennsylvania, 195**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Natural

Set up well and plays fast and smooth up and down the neck

This LP has a fantastic top with birdseye popping within the maple in some spots. Weight is 10 6 lbs. It has vintage DiMarzio double white pickups in both the neck and bridge position that sound really nice. Caps might have been replaced as well but not sure. I??m not aware of any other mods. Original pickups not included

Overall, the condition is very good. ... more
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2022 70th Anniversary Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 r7 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty ULA

2022 70th Anniversary Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 r7 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty ULA

San Francisco, California, 941**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5099

Nothing says classy quite as well as a ?57 reissue r7 black beauty. This is a painstakingly crafted reissue of Les Paul??s guitar that he wanted to bring along to the most special of occasions. Multi-ply binding says the level of hours and toil the custom shop has to take to craft one of these instruments. The ultra light Murphy treatment is what sets it apart from the rest of the crowd. This one has an amazing all mahogany construction and a really delicately done finish with just the hint of ... more
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1985 Tokai Love Rock Model Gibson Les Paul COPY Electric Guitar Rare Vintage

1985 Tokai Love Rock Model Gibson Les Paul COPY Electric Guitar Rare Vintage

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

1985 Tokai Love Rock Model
Les Paul COPY
Cherry Burst
Electric Guitar
Made in Japan
Includes: Guitar Only
Appears to be all original as I did no work on this guitar since I purchased it for my collection. I purchased this guitar in 1988 from a local guitar store in Hawaii. This beautiful Cherry Burst finished guitar has been sitting in it??s case since I purchased it. On the back of the headstock there is a serial number #5031691 which dates 1985. This guitar is in excellent ... more
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Vintage Gibson Les Paul XR-2 Sunburst 1982

Vintage Gibson Les Paul XR-2 Sunburst 1982

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999


Vintage Gibson Les Paul XR-2 Sunburst 1982
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
Made for only a brief moment in the early '80s, this gorgeous XR-2 model features a pair of creamy sounding mini humbuckers with coil tap. The neck is silky smooth & plays perfectly anywhere on the fretboard. Professionally inspected & set up ready to play upon arrival
Cosmetic Condition: Superb condition considering it's over 40 years old with only some mild ... 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