When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Gibson Early 70s Les Paul Recording

Color: Walnut Weight: 10lbs 5oz/10.3lbs Serial: 675544

Good Condition

All Original!

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

A Studio Legend's Dream Guitar

Here's the lowdown: the Les Paul Recording wasn't made for the faint of heart. This was Les Paul's personal vision for the ultimate studio machine, a guitar built to plug directly into a mixing console for the purest, most high-fidelity tones imaginable. This all-original, early '70s example is a stunning piece of that history, a tonal chameleon that offers a spectrum of sounds most guitars can only dream of.

The solid mahogany body delivers the sustain and warmth you expect from a Les Paul, but the magic truly lies in its groundbreaking electronics. With authentic playwear that tells a story of countless sessions and stages, this guitar doesn't just look the part, it's a living, breathing piece of Gibson innovation.

The Low-Impedance Difference

At the core of this guitar's unique voice are the original low-impedance humbuckers. Designed by Les Paul himself, these pickups deliver a crystal-clear, articulate sound with incredible frequency response. Forget muddy tones, every note blooms with definition, making it an absolute dream for complex chords and nuanced lead lines. And thanks to the built-in impedance transformer switch, you can go from a pristine, direct-to-board signal to a traditional high-impedance output that's perfectly matched for your favorite tube amp.

An Onboard Sound-Shaping Suite

This is where the fun really begins. The control panel on the Les Paul Recording is less a set of knobs and more a full-blown preamp and EQ section. You have a Master Volume, Treble, and Bass controls to sculpt your core sound. But then you get the Decade control, a wild 11-position rotary switch that filters your treble frequencies for everything from biting highs to warm, rolled-off textures. Add in the phase switch and a three-way tone selector, and the sonic possibilities are virtually endless.

Vintage Feel, Fast Action

This guitar is built from a classic recipe: a solid mahogany body and a comfortable mahogany neck capped with a beautiful rosewood fingerboard. The neck is a "Fretless Wonder" style, known for its low, fast frets that make for an incredibly smooth and buttery playing experience. At 10.3 lbs, it has the heft and resonance that vintage Les Pauls are famous for, giving you sustain for days.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Body Wood: Solid Mahogany

Bridge: Tune-o-Matic

Tailpiece: Stop Bar

Pickups: Original Gibson Low Impedance Humbuckers

Controls: Master Volume, Decade Control, Treble, Bass, Tone Selector with High/Low Impedance Control, “In-Out” Phase Switch, and 3-Position Toggle Switch

Body Legnth: 17.25”

Body Width: 12.75”

Body Depth: 2”

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck: Fretless Wonder

Nut Width: 1.6875”

Neck Depth @ 1st Fret: 0.801”

Neck Depth @ 12th Fret: 1.03

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Inlays: Block

Frets: 22

Scale Length: 24.75”

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.