1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Factory Black Kahler Tremolo ~Killer RELIC~ Chainsaw Case 1970s USA LP

Up for sale is a killer 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard finished in Black, loaded with genuine late-’70s Gibson character, serious tone, and effortless playability.

This is a substantial vintage Les Paul at 10 lbs 12 oz, delivering the thick, fat, authoritative sound these guitars are known for. The original humbuckers have tremendous midrange presence, excellent clarity under gain, and warm, woody character when rolled back.

The neck profile falls somewhere between a traditional ’50s and ’60s Gibson carve, leaning toward the slimmer side. It feels fast and comfortable across the fingerboard, while the original frets still have plenty of usable life remaining.

A Kahler tremolo system has been professionally installed, giving this vintage Les Paul expressive vibrato capability and making it a particularly distinctive player-grade example.

🎸 Details

Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard
Year: 1978
Era: 1970s
Made In: USA
Finish: Black
Body Type: Solid Body
Body Shape: Les Paul
Handedness: Right-Handed
String Configuration: 6-String
Neck Profile: Slim ’50s/’60s Hybrid Profile
Nut Width: 1 10/16" (1.625")
Weight: 10 lbs 12 oz
Pickups: Original Humbuckers
Bridge/Tremolo: Kahler Tremolo – Professionally Installed
Frets: Original – Plenty of Life Remaining
Case: Original Gibson “Chainsaw” Hard Case with Red Interior

🎵 Tone & Playability

This Les Paul has a very thick, fat and powerful voice with the unmistakable punch and sustain expected from a vintage Gibson.

The humbuckers provide a strong, authoritative midrange with plenty of articulation under gain, while rolling the controls back produces warm and woody clean tones.

The neck has a particularly comfortable slimmer vintage profile, making bends, faster runs, and extended playing feel effortless.

🎸 Kahler Tremolo

A Kahler tremolo has been professionally installed, adding smooth and expressive vibrato functionality.

Because the Kahler is not original to the guitar, this should be considered a permanent modification when evaluating the guitar from a collector standpoint. For a player, however, it makes this a particularly versatile vintage Les Paul.

✨ Condition

Good Vintage / Killer Honest Relic Condition

This guitar displays decades of genuine playing wear, including dings, scratches, finish wear, natural aging, and other cosmetic marks, resulting in a killer road-worn vintage appearance.

This is real age and playing wear—not a modern factory relic treatment.

The original frets still retain plenty of life and play cleanly.

Most importantly:

• No cracks reported
• No structural issues reported
• Original humbuckers
• Original frets
• Professionally installed Kahler tremolo
• Genuine decades-old cosmetic wear

The Kahler installation is a significant non-original modification and is fully disclosed.

📦 Original Gibson Chainsaw Case

Included is the original Gibson “Chainsaw” molded hard case with red interior.

These iconic late-1970s Gibson cases have become collectible pieces in their own right and make an excellent companion to this vintage Les Paul.

📦 Shipping

USA – $97
Worldwide – $300

Shipped via UPS or DHL only, fully insured and professionally packed.

🌍 YES, WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY!

🔥 KILLER 1978 GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD IN BLACK WITH ORIGINAL HUMBUCKERS, ORIGINAL FRETS, PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED KAHLER TREMOLO AND ORIGINAL RED-INTERIOR GIBSON CHAINSAW CASE. HEAVY, FAT-SOUNDING AND LOADED WITH REAL 1970s ROAD-WORN CHARACTER — A SERIOUS VINTAGE PLAYER’S LES PAUL. BUY IT NOW OR SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER! 🔥