Thank you for checking out our 100% ALL ORIGINAL 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom in the very rare Candy Apple Red (over gold) finish. The Original Hardshell Case with brown lining is included and in perfect working order.

As previously stated, this fine guitar is 100% original with no breaks or repairs. The potentiometer codes are 1378045. The serial number is 83341545.
1981 Serial Number, late 1980 Potentiometer Codes.

In the middle of 1980, after the success of Gibson’s famous “Silverburst” Custom Color, the company decided to issue several other custom colors. Goldburst, Pewter (gray) and Candy Apple Red. The Goldburst and Candy Apple Red guitars both featured a gold base coat to which the Candy Apple Red, in this case, was applied. The very first run of these guitars, after the finished cured, were prone to severe “orange peeling” in the finish. This guitar is a perfect example of that. Many customers that purchased these guitars new sent their guitars back to the factory to get refinished. Black in most cases. The original owner of this instrument decided they did not have an issue with the finish and continued to play the guitar for the last 40 years. If you look closely at the picture of the neck where there are a few chips, you will notice a greenish base coat color. The green you are seeing is in fact a gold base coat.

At first glance the orange peeling may lead you to believe the guitar is refinished. A little research online will substantiate the explanation above.

All original.
No breaks.
No repairs.
Tim Shaw PAF’s (first generation).
String Winder Tuning Machines.
Beautiful Mother of Pearl Inlays.
Original Frets are still 90% (no leveling).
Original Hardware.
Ebony Fingerboard.
Maple Neck.
Nick in the very top of the headstock (pictured)
10lbs 4oz

This guitar is KILLER! A total Rock Machine.

Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration