Gibson USA Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1982

This is a 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop, made in the USA.

It features a mahogany body with a maple top, a three-piece maple neck, and a pair of Tim Shaw humbuckers. The beautifully aged Goldtop finish has developed a deeper, richer color over the years, giving the guitar the distinctive character of a genuine vintage Les Paul.

The Goldtop finish shows natural checking and honest signs of use consistent with its age. Variations in the finish color, along with naturally aged hardware, contribute to its authentic vintage appearance. The back of the body and the maple neck also retain the unmistakable look and feel of an early-1980s Gibson.

The mahogany body, maple top, and three-piece maple neck are characteristic features of Les Pauls from this period. Combined with the highly regarded Tim Shaw humbuckers, the guitar delivers everything from clear and articulate clean tones to rich, powerful overdrive, making it especially well suited for blues, classic rock, and hard rock.

The electronics retain the original potentiometers, with date codes ranging from 1980 to 1982.

The main modification is a refret with jumbo frets. Otherwise, the guitar retains its original specifications and components. The jumbo refret improves playability, particularly for bending and vibrato, while preserving the character and feel of a vintage instrument. The guitar is currently well set up and plays comfortably.

The original hard case is included.

With its naturally aged Goldtop finish, period-correct components, Tim Shaw pickups, and player-friendly jumbo refret, this is an appealing 1982 Les Paul Standard for both collectors and players looking for an authentic vintage Gibson that is ready to be enjoyed.

Specifications

Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard
Year: 1982
Made in: USA
Finish: Goldtop
Body: Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: 3-Piece Maple
Frets: Jumbo Refret
Pickups: Tim Shaw Humbuckers
Potentiometers: Original, dated 1980–1982
Case: Original Hard Case