100% All-Original Vintage Icon: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Legendary Silverburst. Up for sale is an incredibly rare, fully documented, and 100% all-original 1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its most sought-after vintage finish: Silverburst. Stamped at Gibson's legendary Nashville factory on May 20th, 1986 (Serial Number: 81406513), this guitar is a dream piece for players and collectors alike, delivering the exact mid-80s "Tim Shaw Era" powerhouse tone famously championed by Adam Jones of Tool. Unlike many examples from this era, this guitar remains completely untampered with—carrying its factory-original solder joints, electronics, and hardware. Condition & Vintage Finish Patina, The factory nitrocellulose Silverburst finish has aged gracefully over the last 40 years. It has held its beautiful silver-to-black teardrop burst outline wonderfully, showing gorgeous natural vertical lacquer checking lines running along the back of the neck and headstock.

Headstock/Neck Transition: There is a localized patch of finish wear/chipping right at the volute (where the neck meets the headstock). Please note this is cosmetic finish flaking and natural lacquer checking only—there are NO wood cracks, NO headstock breaks, and NO repairs. The structural integrity is 100% solid.

Hardware: Outfitted with its original factory-installed chrome Grover tuners and bridge assembly, showing a light, beautiful vintage patina.

Playability & ToneBeing entirely factory original, this guitar delivers the authentic heavy rock tone of the 1980s. The ebony fretboard is fast and smooth, the neck profile feels incredibly stable, and the factory frets are in great shape with plenty of life left. The factory pickups deliver a tight, punching low end, roaring midrange, and maximum sustain. Original Generation 3 "Chainsaw" Protector Case Included, The guitar comes tucked inside its original 1980s Gibson Gen 3 "Chainsaw" Protector hard case.

Interior: Absolutely minty, vibrant blue plush lining that hugs the guitar perfectly with no odor or tears.

Exterior: Fully functional with all heavy-duty metal latches working smoothly. The original plastic/foil Gibson logo badge on the outer lid is missing, leaving the empty factory rectangle imprint. The outer shell remains incredibly tough and ready for the road.

Specifications:

Year: 1986 (Production day 140, Nashville Factory)

Neck: 7.14 kOhm (Output Measurement)

Bridge: 7.33 kOhm (Output Measurement)

1st Fret: .81

12th Fret: .95

Weight: 9lbs 8oz

Serial Number: 81406513

Model: Les Paul Custom

Finish: Factory Original Silverburst Teardrop

Originality: 100% all-original parts, electronics, and finish

Neck: Mahogany with Ebony Fingerboard & Mother of Pearl Block Inlays

Tuners: Original Chrome Grovers

Case: Original Gibson Gen 3 Protector Case (Minty Blue Interior / Missing Outer Logo) [1]

Shipping & TermsThe guitar will be packed professionally with heavy-duty guitar shipping materials, fully insured, and shipped with a signature required upon delivery to ensure a safe transition.