1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom – Nashville

For sale is an original Gibson Les Paul Custom built in Nashville in April 1983, in exceptionally stunning vintage condition.

This is an early-80s instrument with excellent resonance, playability and character from the Tim Shaw era.

Specs & details:

  • Pickups: original matching set of Gibson Tim Shaw PAF Reissue humbuckers (neck & bridge)
  • Electronics: original components; possible old solder touch-ups from the 1990s, clean and professionally done
  • The guitar has been refretted by a professional luthier, keeping 100% of its mojo and killer look
  • Hardware: original except for tuners
  • Tuners: Grover (common and fully reversible modification)
  • Weight: 4.83 kg (accurately measured)
  • Case: original Gibson Protector “Chainsaw” case

Condition:

Structurally excellent guitar with absolutely no breaks or repairs.

Cosmetic wear consistent with age, clean and in very good state of conservation.

Very resonant, balanced and musical instrument with real vintage feel and mojo!

Tim Shaw pickups are widely regarded as Gibson’s best PAF-style recreations of the era, prized for their clarity, balance and dynamic response.

Ideal for serious players and collectors looking for an authentic early-80s Les Paul Custom, not a reissue.

In-hand, ready to ship.

No trades.

Available in Paris, France.

This item is sold As-Described

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom
Finish
  • Ebony
Categories
Year
  • 1970 - 1985
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Model Family
Series
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Nut Width
  • 1.6875"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 22

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