Gibson Les Paul Custom, Tobacco Sunburst (1980)
LP-Style · Vintage
We often think of Black or White when it comes to Customs, but there's something about a Tobacco Sunburst on this model that exudes a certain class and traditional vibe that is very much Gibson but still has some extra personality. Maybe it's the fact that the entire guitar is bursted? Maybe is that combination of the finish with gold hardware? It could just be all of the above.
Just barely starting to sneak into the Vintage category, this '80 seems like it's probably from earlier in the year based off of pot codes that are dated in early/mid '79. It's got all the hallmarks of a late 70s Custom - the 3-Piece Maple neck and Tim Shaw Era Patent # humbuckers, the Schaller tuners, and the Nashville TOM bridge. It has a fat and punchy tone with very nice top end, and the Slim C neck with fat taper and original frets has a nice, fast feel. Though these frets were never super tall to begin with, our repair staff performed a nice level, crown, and polish to restore playability up and down the neck.
With just a few changes of note - replaced knobs, strap button (slightly relocated due to a broken screw), and an input jack plate - this is what we'd consider a very clean example that survived a period of DiMarzio hot rodding and ultra jumbo refrets! It's even got its clean and original Protector case.
Looking for a top-of-class LP Custom with a touch of vintage flair and tone? Here it is!
| Style | Solidbody |
| Body | Maple/Mahogany |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Color | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Pickups | Original | 7.54k Neck / 7.49k Bridge |
| Electronics | Original CTS | 137 7921 code (where visible) |
| Controls | Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle |
| Bridge | TOM w/ Stopbar |
| Tuners | Schaller |
| Pickguard | Original |
| Knobs | Gold Speed |
| Neck | 3-Piece Maple |
| Binding | White |
| Carve | Slim/Medium C | .82"-.98" |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Radius | 12" |
| Inlays | Blocks |
| Frets | Original Medium Jumbo |
| Nut | Original |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Serial # | 80210617 |
| Weight | 10lb 9oz |
| Case | Original Protector Hardshell |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
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