1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Vintage Guitar Natural, 100% Original w/ T Tops, Case. Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, featuring an uncommon Natural-finished top and complete with the original hardshell case. Tonewoods include a three-piece carved maple top with extremely well-matched seams, a solid mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a rosewood fretboard. At 10lbs 7oz, this Les Paul has ample sustain and treble cut, balancing clarity and warmth. Set up with 10-46 strings and plays great! However, you might want to have it set up to your personal preference.

The original pair of T Top humbuckers offer a bridge position with a round, chiming quality, and digging in yields growl and great cut. The neck position humbucker has bold warmth without sacrificing detail, providing a perfect lead sound and a sweetness that lends itself to complex chord voicings.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, 1.010” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid trapezoid inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, moderate wear beneath plain strings on frets 1-2, lighter wear until fret 7
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson "flower" tuners
-Serialization: Eight digit stamp translated to ‘79 production

Body Specs:

-Wood: Maple, mahogany
-Pickups: T Top humbucker x2, June/July stamps on baseplates
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 8th week of ‘79
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: Gold speed knobs, cream pickguard/pickup rings/switch surround

The original nitro lacquer Natural finish is accented by particularly bright chrome-plated hardware and near-mint plastic parts. Cosmetic wear is limited to light buckle rash across the back and a few small dings on the body perimeter, while the top presents extremely well with sparingly little wear or ambering of the clear coat.

The original Gibson "chainsaw" case is included. Any questions, just let me know. Thanks so much for looking!