Up for sale, a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the "chainsaw" hardshell case. This exceedingly well-kept vintage Les Paul boasts a vibrant Cherry Sunburst nitro lacquer finish, loaded with a pair of T Top humbuckers.

Tonewoods include a mahogany body, carved three-piece maple top, three-piece maple neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard, and this Les Paul weighs 10lbs 13oz. The T Top humbuckers offer a a sparkling cut, smooth growl and clear note attack at the bridge, while the neck pickup has a bold, sweet quality. This Les Paul Standard has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple, three-piece
-Shape: Slender C at nut, more heft in upper registers, measuring .815” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson "Original” tuning machines, keystone buttons
-Serialization: Eight digit stamp dates to ‘78

Body Specs:

-Wood: Maple, Mahogany
-Pickups: T Top humbucker x2, May 1, 1978 date stamps
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date 6th week of ‘78
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar, jack plate
-Plastics: Gold reflector cap knobs, cream pickguard, cream pickup rings/switch surround

The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish is exceedingly vibrant and bright, and this is a well-kept example, with barely a mark on it. The gloss on the neck profile is similarly flawless.

The original molded “chainsaw” case is included.