About This Listing

For your consideration is this 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a factory Kahler tremolo. Overall the guitar is in very good shape for it's age but has it's share of light play wear. The factory Tim Shaw PAFs pickups sound great and are super warm. Playability is excellent with low action with little to no fret wear.

Comes with a 1990s Gibson hard case. (132)

Weight & Neck Specs

Weight: 11lb 3oz

Nut: W: 1.68 H: 0.80

12th: W: 2.05 H: 0.95

Condition, Shipping, & Setup Details:

  • I specialize in selling pre-owned guitars, which typically show signs of regular use. My commitment to quality is unwavering, and I ensure that any guitar I offer for sale is free from problems, unless explicitly mentioned. With a history of selling guitars dating back to the 1980s, I pride myself on selecting only the finest instruments.
  • It's important to understand that our shipping fees encompass more than just the cost of the box. I guarantee professional packaging using UPS-approved materials to safeguard your purchase. This typically includes new, heavy-duty boxes rated at 275lbs, 3-inch wide brown fiberglass reinforced tape, ensuring the guitar is well-protected. Additionally, every guitar shipped is fully insured for its sale price.
  • The guitars are set up according to my personal preferences (Medium Height), and I strictly avoid guitars with neck issues. However, guitar setup is highly subjective, and it is advisable to have it adjusted by a trusted local technician who understands your specific playstyle and preferences.

Listed9 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 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
  • No
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

About the Seller

TheGuitarBuyer

Dayton, OH, United States
(1,820)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:2,692
Product Overview
While made during one of the company's most controversial eras when many players saw a sacrifice of quality for profit margins, the Gibson Les Paul Customs of the Norlin Era can be diamond-in-the-rough finds for players with a keen eye. In particular, if you're looking for iconic LP growl with the workhorse construction that made these guitars a legend in the first place, many guitarists and luthiers alike point to the late '70s/early '80s models as capstones of the era.
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1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Tim Shaw PAFs - Factory Kahler - With Gibson Case
1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Tim Shaw PAFs - Factory Kahler - With Gibson Case
$4,800

About This Listing

For your consideration is this 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a factory Kahler tremolo. Overall the guitar is in very good shape for it's age but has it's share of light play wear. The factory Tim Shaw PAFs pickups sound great and are super warm. Playability is excellent with low action with little to no fret wear.

Comes with a 1990s Gibson hard case. (132)

Weight & Neck Specs

Weight: 11lb 3oz

Nut: W: 1.68 H: 0.80

12th: W: 2.05 H: 0.95

Condition, Shipping, & Setup Details:

  • I specialize in selling pre-owned guitars, which typically show signs of regular use. My commitment to quality is unwavering, and I ensure that any guitar I offer for sale is free from problems, unless explicitly mentioned. With a history of selling guitars dating back to the 1980s, I pride myself on selecting only the finest instruments.
  • It's important to understand that our shipping fees encompass more than just the cost of the box. I guarantee professional packaging using UPS-approved materials to safeguard your purchase. This typically includes new, heavy-duty boxes rated at 275lbs, 3-inch wide brown fiberglass reinforced tape, ensuring the guitar is well-protected. Additionally, every guitar shipped is fully insured for its sale price.
  • The guitars are set up according to my personal preferences (Medium Height), and I strictly avoid guitars with neck issues. However, guitar setup is highly subjective, and it is advisable to have it adjusted by a trusted local technician who understands your specific playstyle and preferences.

Listed9 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 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
  • No
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

About the Seller

TheGuitarBuyer

Dayton, OH, United States
(1,820)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:2,692
Product Overview
While made during one of the company's most controversial eras when many players saw a sacrifice of quality for profit margins, the Gibson Les Paul Customs of the Norlin Era can be diamond-in-the-rough finds for players with a keen eye. In particular, if you're looking for iconic LP growl with the workhorse construction that made these guitars a legend in the first place, many guitarists and luthiers alike point to the late '70s/early '80s models as capstones of the era.
Shop 211 options from $3,550
Product Reviews

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