Up for sale is a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom finished in the stunning and highly desirable Wine Red finish. Made in the USA during the golden late-1970s Norlin era, this vintage Les Paul Custom delivers the unmistakable look, feel, and tone that has made these guitars legendary among collectors and players alike.

Featuring an ebony fretboard, elegant chrome hardware, comfortable V-shaped neck profile, and original untouched electronics, this is a remarkably clean vintage Custom that has been well cared for throughout its life. Weighing in at a substantial 10 lbs 12 oz, it offers the sustain and authority that Les Paul Customs are famous for.

🎸 Details

Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1978
Made In: USA
Finish: Wine Red
Fretboard: Ebony
Hardware: Chrome
Neck Shape: V Shape

Weight: 10 lbs 12 oz

Measurements:
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• 1st Fret Thickness: 21 mm
• 12th Fret Thickness: 23.5 mm

Electronics:
• Original Untouched Electronics

Please Note:
• Tailpiece has been replaced with a vintage Japanese unit
• Original case is not included

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with only honest play wear accumulated over the years. Shows slight dents, scratches, and minor cosmetic wear consistent with careful use.

The chrome hardware presents exceptionally clean, and the guitar retains all original hardware aside from the replacement vintage Japanese tailpiece. The electronics remain completely original and untouched.

Overall, this is a very clean and highly desirable vintage Les Paul Custom that has been preserved remarkably well for nearly five decades.

📦 Shipping

USA – $97
Worldwide – $300

Shipped via UPS or DHL only, fully insured and professionally packed for safe arrival.

🌍 YES, WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY!

🔥 CLEAN 1978 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM IN WINE RED WITH EBONY FRETBOARD, ORIGINAL ELECTRONICS, AND CLASSIC VINTAGE TONE. A BEAUTIFUL PLAYER AND COLLECTOR-GRADE GUITAR READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER. BUY IT NOW OR SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER! 🔥

Listed3 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom
Finish
  • Wine Red
Categories
Year
  • 1978
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
  • Non-Offset Body
Model Family
Color Family
  • Red
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
Number of Frets
  • 22

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