1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Left-Handed Vintage Guitar Wine Red, 100% Original w/ Tim Shaw PAFs, Case
$4,999.99
$4,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom left-handed model in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original “chainsaw” molded hardshell case. This Les Paul Custom features a gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer finish, loaded with the original pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers.
The tonewood complement comprises a solid mahogany body, carved maple top, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Les Paul weighs 9lbs 13oz. At the heart of this Les Paul Custom are a pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers: these pickups represent Gibson's first attempt at recreating the magic of their late '50s humbucker design. Offered for only a few short years in the '80s, the Shaws are designed with unoriented, rough cast Alnico V magnets, plastic spacers, and poly-coated wire, achieving the harmonic complexity, power, and tonal clarity of the original PAF. This Les Paul Custom has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Substantial C, full shoulders, measuring .880” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, tulip buttons
-Serialization: Stamp on peghead translates to ‘85
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Tim Shaw PAF humbucker x2, “Pat Appl For” stickers intact on pickup rings
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 32th week of 1983
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar, jack plate
-Plastics: Black speed knobs, switch surround, four-ply pickguard
The gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer finish is very well-kept, with wear limited to light buckle rash on the back and a few minor dings (along the lower bout perimeter) and faint finish scratches in the clear coat.
The original “chainsaw” molded hardshell case with red plush interior is included.
The tonewood complement comprises a solid mahogany body, carved maple top, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Les Paul weighs 9lbs 13oz. At the heart of this Les Paul Custom are a pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers: these pickups represent Gibson's first attempt at recreating the magic of their late '50s humbucker design. Offered for only a few short years in the '80s, the Shaws are designed with unoriented, rough cast Alnico V magnets, plastic spacers, and poly-coated wire, achieving the harmonic complexity, power, and tonal clarity of the original PAF. This Les Paul Custom has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Substantial C, full shoulders, measuring .880” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics, tulip buttons
-Serialization: Stamp on peghead translates to ‘85
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Tim Shaw PAF humbucker x2, “Pat Appl For” stickers intact on pickup rings
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 32th week of 1983
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar, jack plate
-Plastics: Black speed knobs, switch surround, four-ply pickguard
The gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer finish is very well-kept, with wear limited to light buckle rash on the back and a few minor dings (along the lower bout perimeter) and faint finish scratches in the clear coat.
The original “chainsaw” molded hardshell case with red plush interior is included.
