A classic late-1970s Gibson Les Paul Pro in rare Ebony Black finish, built during the Norlin era and featuring the original hard shell case. Introduced in 1978, the Les Paul Pro was designed as a professional-grade instrument that combined the traditional Les Paul platform with the clarity and responsiveness of Gibson’s legendary P-90 pickups.

The Les Paul Pro features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top, set mahogany neck, and a bound ebony fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlays. Its pair of factory P-90 single-coil pickups deliver the distinctive tone that made these models popular with players seeking more articulation and bite than a traditional humbucker-equipped Les Paul while retaining the warmth, sustain, and authority of the classic design.

Produced for only a relatively short period, the Les Paul Pro occupies a unique place in Gibson history as one of the few Les Paul models of the era to feature P-90 pickups as standard equipment. The model has developed a strong following among collectors and musicians who appreciate its combination of vintage Gibson craftsmanship, versatile tonal character, and distinctive late-1970s styling.

This example represents an increasingly sought-after period of Gibson production and remains a notable chapter in the evolution of the Les Paul line. The value of this guitar has nowhere to go but up.