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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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Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Goldtop Guitar with Gibson Case

Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Goldtop Guitar with Gibson Case

Lithia, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3250

Used Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Goldtop Guitar with Gibson Case, no dent or any scratches that affects the beauty of the guitar, this is an old guitar preserved in its magnificent condition.
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass

Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass

Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

Mint condition bass with upgraded hipshot hardware, have all original parts included. Contact us with questions Mad Music St Pete Fl 12- 5 m sat... more
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Gibson Les Paul Firebrand 80s

Gibson Les Paul Firebrand 80s

Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Brought this one back from the dead polishing and scrubbing. What it lacks in cosmetics it makes up for in playability and sound. Great action , killer sounding pickups, and you dont have to worry about scratching it. It has alot more mojo than a normal studio. Contact us with questions Mad Music St Pete Fl 12- 5 m- sat... more
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1980 Gibson The Les Paul Firebrand Electric Guitar Husk Repaired

1980 Gibson The Les Paul Firebrand Electric Guitar Husk Repaired

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$625

Up for sale is a 1980 Gibson USA Les Paul Firebrand empty husk. Has a repaired headstock. It??s ugly but solid. It??s been totally refinished. The neck is straight and holds straight under string tension. It??s been strung up and played without issues. The frets are good. I will ship well packaged in a proper box  Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most my items ship the next day if purchased before 8pm EST
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1978 Greco EG500 Les Paul Standard, Fretside, Gibson Truss rod, All Braided Wire

1978 Greco EG500 Les Paul Standard, Fretside, Gibson Truss rod, All Braided Wire

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$945

1978 GRECO EG500 (BEST YEAR in my opinion) Gorgeous Paint work in True Jimmy Page Style!! Looks like a Jimmy Page Artist model!!!
1978 Greco EG500 (was told by original owner it is a EG600) I wasn't sure so I just called her one step down to be safe)Hand Carved Fretside Binding!2 Screw Gibson Style Truss Rod CoverUSA Style Brass Nut Truss Rod Adjustment! (uses Gibson Wrench!)70's Style Norlin Era pancake Body with 1pc. Back!!2Pc. Book Matched top with some mild Flame! Gorgeous!!Sealed Greco ... more
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Vintage 1953 Gibson Kluson "No Line" Tuner Set Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1955 54

Vintage 1953 Gibson Kluson "No Line" Tuner Set Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1955 54

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$895

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1950's Gibson / Kluson "no-line" tuner set
Correct for your 1952-1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop
This is a very rare chance to snag a rare set of original 1950's Klusons This is a VERY clean set that has been professionally re-tipped with the best repro tuner tips in the world! The now impossible to find "Uncle Lou" tips!
All tuner casings are stamped PAT ... more
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original 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard GOLDTOP!!!

original 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard GOLDTOP!!!

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

$54900


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard in its original GOLDTOP finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of a couple of screws and is 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It's in great condition with nicks + dings, finish checking, a short shallow gouge in the back of neck behind the 2nd fret and other cosmetic wear. There is a very short hairline crack in ... more
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1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop, Slender Neck, Joe Bonamassa Owned

1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop, Slender Neck, Joe Bonamassa Owned

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

$34000

Up for sale, a 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original brown Lifton hardshell case. Unique among its peers, this particular Goldtop has had its original neck reshaped both in terms of depth and nut width, approximating a late '60s carve with a slender, fast feel and 1 9 / 16" nut width. This Les Paul also holds the distinction of once being part of Joe Bonamassa's collection
Featuring all original electronics, ... more
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1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top Goldtop w /  original case and strap

1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top Goldtop w / original case and strap

Dallas, Texas, 752**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

Mostly original except for the tuners (which have been changed to circa-mid-70's Grovers) and the strap buttons (which have been changed to Dumlop Vintage Nickel Dual Design Guitar Strap Locks).
Pots date to early '72. Electronics and frets are all original. No neck crack.
Frets show light to moderate wear. Various nicks, dings, and scuffs with minimal weather checking to original finish
I will ship this with extreme care to keep this 50-year-old guitar looking (and sounding) ... more
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1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red

1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red

Franklin, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9998

1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom
GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM ORIGINAL You are looking at 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Beautiful Burgundy finish This is one of the nicest playing Les Paul Custom I have ever played. This is a honest guitar. No repairs. No touch up work. And not refinished. description: burgundy with chrome hardware - ebony fingerboard, pearl block inlays, has that "fretless wonder feel" Two hum bucking pickups w / 3 way switch. Tune-o-matic retainer bridge w / metal saddle pieces and ... more
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1978 Gibson Les Paul 25 / 50 Anniversary Electric Guitar w /  Case Sunburst

1978 Gibson Les Paul 25 / 50 Anniversary Electric Guitar w / Case Sunburst

Hicksville, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

1978 Gibson Les Paul 25 / 50 Anniversary Electric Guitar w / Case
Hey now! You're looking at an iconic anniversary guitar This is a 1978 Gibson Les Paul 25 / 50 Anniversary Electric Guitar It weighs 10 lbs 11 oz, 24 75" scale, 1 69" nut width Celebrating the 25th year of the Les Paul guitar, and Les Paul's 50th year in the music business Gibson learned there was a market for anniversary Les Paul's after the success of the 20th in '74 The 25 / 50 is a unique model for many reasons, including ... more
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GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE 1978 CHERRY BURST RESTORED & REFINISHED MINT STUNNING!

GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE 1978 CHERRY BURST RESTORED & REFINISHED MINT STUNNING!

Ferndale, Michigan, 482**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3650

Here we have a 2 owner 1978 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in restored-refinished MINT condition. The guitar was played for 25 years professionally by the 2nd. owner who enjoyed his youth playing just about every venue in the state of Michigan. While fulfilling his dream gigging everywhere imaginable he pretty much beat up and pretty much wore this guitar out. After stepping back form the music business for about 15 years he decided to have it restored & refinished by an amazing luthier from Grand ... more
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GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1981 WINE RED W / OHSC * GOOD CONDITION *

GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1981 WINE RED W / OHSC * GOOD CONDITION *

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

The guitar is in good condition with play wear and some scratches as you can see in the pictures. It's a great guitar and sounds great. should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.... more
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GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1981 TOBACCO BURST   ** GOOD CONDITION *   WITH OHSC  *

GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1981 TOBACCO BURST ** GOOD CONDITION * WITH OHSC *

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

I have several Gibson Les Paul guitars and I have decided to sell a few of them. I will only ship to continental USA.... more
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1984 Gibson Les Paul Studio Standard Electric Guitar USA

1984 Gibson Les Paul Studio Standard Electric Guitar USA

Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3200

Here is an all original 1984 Gibson Les Paul studio standard electric guitar, made in the USA. The serial # is 800845XX. This rare guitar is in very good condition for its age. It has some nicks, dings, scratches, wear, and belt marks. The neck is straight with good action. The frets show only a little wear. All of the electronics work as they should. It has the original patent applied for Tim Shaw pickups. Included is the original chainsaw hard shell case. This is a great guitar for any player ... more
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GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1980 WINE RED  ** MINT CONDITION **  WITH OHSC

GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1980 WINE RED ** MINT CONDITION ** WITH OHSC

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

This a great guitar in great condition with minor fret wear. I have several guitars and I am selling a few of them. This guitar comes with its original Gibson hard shell case. It will ship only to the continental USA.... more
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1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White

1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White

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

$4999

As seen in the video is a 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Alpine White with the original hard-shell case. This guitar is in good condition, and in perfect working order. There are some scratches, dings, finish checking, and wear on the back. Overall, I would rate the condition a solid 7 5 out of 10. A number of items on this guitar have been replaced. The pickups have been replaced with a Homewrecker Slowburn and Valentina. The pickups where modeled after Gibson T-tops and sound fantastic. ... more
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Vintage 1969 / 1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom w /  Case - Used

Vintage 1969 / 1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom w / Case - Used

East Liverpool, Ohio, 439**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

This gorgeous guitar is a 1969 / 1970 Gibson Les Paul custom. This is a vintage piece with a lot of years and love to it. It not only looks amazing but plays amazing as well with a great tone. The action is set low, the neck tenon is short, and the neck feels great with no warping or any major damage that would affect it. The body is heavy, weighing in at 10 6 lbs, and sits comfortably on the lap. The neck is on the thicker side, as most Gibsons are, it's round and smooth and your hands glide ... more
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1956 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop Vintage Guitar w /  Case

1956 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop Vintage Guitar w / Case

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

$56000

Up for sale, a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Standard, heavily played and extremely original, retaining all of its original electronics and hardware. From the one year where the Les Paul Standard gained an ABR-1 bridge before the advent of humbuckers in '57, this Goldtop has a woody, resonant natural acoustic tone with the breadth and liveliness indicative of a guitar that??s seen decades of use
Lightweight at 8lbs 11oz, the original P-90 pair channels the potent tonewood pairing of a carved maple ... more
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1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX 59 Burst Conversion Vintage Guitar w /  Case

1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion Vintage Guitar w / Case

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

$35000

Up for sale, a 1952 Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The name Peter "Max" Baranet reigns supreme in many Burst circles, revered for crafting a limited number of the world's finest replicas for players including Slash, Tom Petty, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Beck, and dozens of additional truly legendary names responsible for shaping the last four decades of popular music
And while the Peter Baranet's Burst replicas are in a ... more
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1961 Hofner Colorama I

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1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

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1960 Hofner Colorama II

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1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

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1981 Gibson Marauder

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1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

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It was the largest folder in the series, with 24 inserts, (19 guitars and 5 basses): Guitars: 335-S Standard, Melody Maker Double, Marauder, L-6S Custom, S-1, RD Artist, Firebird, Firebird II, Flying V, Flying V-II, The V, Explorer, Explorer II, The Explorer, The "SG" Standard, Les Paul Artist, Les Paul Artisan, ES-335 Heritage, ES-175/CC Basses: Grabber, G-3, L-9S, RD Artist Bass, Flying V Bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

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1961 Hohner Zambesi

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1963 Vox Super Ace

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1966 Vox New Escort

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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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

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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

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalog Hagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner President The President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual The newly designed Les Paul Recording guitar was released in 1971, in many ways as an updated version of the Les Paul Professional that had debuted two years earlier in 1969. The new guitar came with a new owners manual explaining the (somewhat complicated) controls, their operation, and giving other specifications, including recommended strings, action and control settings. Compare with the broadly similar owners manual for the Les Paul Personal / Professional