The silverburst had the largest neck out of all the epiphone lp customs. Gibson les paul guitars arguably the most iconic guitar in all of music, the legions of gibson les paul players include almost every famous guitar player from the last halfcentury. Gibson custom limitededition les paul custom electric. This complete history of the les pauls explains the companys collaboration with paul in 1952 to produce the instruments and then covers in detail their technical and commercial history down to the present day. Most have played a les paul at one time or another, if not for their entire career. This serial number guide will help you to figure it all out. The les paul standard guitar debuted in 1952 as gibsons first solidbody guitar, and has evolved over the course of time to stand today as the benchmark for all electric guitars. This improved edition of the book features a complete history of the guitar and its players from the original goldtop, through the fretless wonder and the revered 195860 burst, and on to the reissues of today. Les paul customs are not just guitars, theyre gibson masterpieces. In fact, theyre a culmination of countless years of collaboration between gibson and the late les paul one musics most famed, celebrated and respected guitarists. The les paul standard continues to alter and inspire the sounds of todays everchanging musical landscapes. Gibson les paul custom lite 1988 guitar 04 description condition of item. Gibson confirms signature les paul custom for tools. This guitar has the original patent number pick ups, a thin neck, and weighs 10.
I never really thought about buying a silverburst guitar but when this one popped up on ebay for a ridiculous price, in near mint condition i jumped at it. The gibson les paul custom introduced in 1954, has always represented the highest level of elegance and beauty in the les paul family. Les pauls groundbreaking guitar prototype is headed for. The les paul classic custom silverburst draws on the legendary les paul electric guitars of the past. The golden era returns with the original collection. These silverburst gibson les pauls were made from 79 to 82 and reissued by the custom shop a couple of years ago. Get the best deals for gibson les paul custom silverburst at. Gibson les paul custom 1981 silverburst price guide reverb. Gibson made good and bad guitars throughout its entire history. This guide, republished courtesy of, provides information from.
Probably the most recognizable electric guitar ever made that has been played by some of the greatest artists in history. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Now, you can own this les paul custom in a limited edition silverburst finish.
A richlite fingerboard with pearl block inlays gives it a bright attack. There are several layers of color and you can actually see other colors in the projos. Find great deals on ebay for gibson custom silverburst. The 1952 gibson les paul was originally made with a mahogany body with a oneinchthick maple cap, a mahogany neck. The gibson les paul is a solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the gibson guitar corporation in 1952. There seems to be a shroud of mystery concerning this guitar. Yet gibson president ted mccarty and the guitars namesake, les paul, also sought to introduce a deluxe version of the soontobe. The introduction of the les paul model in 1952 provided the fundamental template for the design of what would eventually become the most revered stringed instrument in the world.
Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay, korg pitchblack tuner. They have become quite sort after even though they come from a relitively bad period in gibsons illustrious history. Whats better than a gibson les paul electric guitar. Great savings free delivery collection on many items gibson les paul silverburst for sale ebay.
Gibson les paul standard, gibson lp special p90, gibson double cut jr tribute, various lp studios, a 1980s gibson lp custom even though i couldnt afford it, just wanted to play one and see how we got on, and a few different epiphone lp customs. Gibson les paul classic custom silverburst electric guitar. The les paul guitar book is the most complete guide ever to gibsons bestknown guitar and a musthave for every player and. With a beautiful silverburst finish and ebony fingerboard, singlebound mahogany body, highend hardware, and 57 classic humbuckers with patent applied for tone, the classic custom looks as amazing as it sounds. Gibson les paul custom electric guitar, silver burst. These silverbursts are rare and have a different look.
Gibson announces new models for 2020 premier guitar. Unfollow 1979 les paul custom to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Todays les paul custom is based on the model from the mid1950s, but with several modern appointments. Used gibson les paul custom lite of 1988 made arrived at the secondhand goods. Not only is the book tricked out with a lavish profusion of. Buy gibson les paul silverburst and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Hello selling my 1978 gibson les paul custom silverburst with hardshell case. Les paul s groundbreaking guitar prototype is headed for auction arlan ettinger, president of guernseys auction house, said the les paul designed guitar could sell.
A complete history of gibson les paul guitars tony bacon isbn. Yup, my les paul is also supposedly from the dark ages of gibson 1983, and i find it to be excellent. Epiphone limited edition les paul custom pro electric. One has to wonder if les paul had any idea the legacy he was creating when he first began experimenting with solidbody electric guitar designs, or if ted mccarty, the president of gibson at the time of the debut of the les paul model guitar, knew that what he was doing would have such longrange impact on guitar players and music lovers. Gibson guitars in the silverburst finish especially les paul customs produced during the period in which norlin owned the company. Save 1979 les paul custom to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
Paying tribute to our iconic past, the original collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. Upon its reintroduction, the les paul custom differed from those of the 50s in number of ways. Ive searched around for this but i have not been able to find anything on this, so if anyone has any insight or can remember more clearly than i please let me know so heres the backstory. Vintage silverburst gibson les paul customs which should you buy. Troy benns also tossed some really cool tshirts into the shipping box, making for a delightful surprise upon the opening. The first time i ever saw a silverburst custom i was already a lpc player i had a 77 and if i. The king of solid body guitars, the les paul custom made its debut in 1954 after the initial success of the les paul goldtop. The les paul custom of the 1950s featured multilayered binding and gold plated hardware and was the top model in the original les paul line of guitars. He is the author of several popular books about guitars, amps, and effects, including voyageur presss star. It is a rare 100% complete and original vintage 1980 gibson les paul custom in the desirable and very hard to find silverburst finish. This little book is a good introduction to the history of this important model and it has some nice photographs of various iterations of the les paul model from 1952 to the date of publication in the late 1990s, but if youre looking for a completely comprehensive guide history to the les paul guitar that is 100% accurate this is not it. Responding to a gap in their model lineup for a lowerpriced les paul in 1983, gibson introduced the studio model. From 1979 to 1982 or 1983, gibson made a limited edition of 75 les paul customs worldwide in the silverburst colour with 2 tim shaw burstbuckers.
First is a product of gibson les paul is a custom us, with all the care that it was 25 years ago. Epiphone les paul custom pro silverburst the gear page. Like the les paul standard, the les paul custom was replaced with the sg body style at the end of 1960. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. According to the les paul book from day and bacon, reasons why the les. This guitar has been played, but is in good condition and is in perfect working order. Guitar art guitar chords music guitar cool guitar playing guitar acoustic guitar learning guitar guitar books gibson les paul. Maybe you have a gibson banjo, dobro, or a goldtone amplifier youre not sure about. Ive had a few of these through my repair shop over the years but this is the first 79 i think. It will be a custom shop recreation of his 1979 les paul custom silverburst guitar that hes currently touring with. The limited edition gibson les paul custom electric guitar features a onepiece mahogany neck, carved maple top and warmtoned mahogany body.
I bought this guitar in winnipeg, manitoba canada in 1978. Gibson and epiphone guitars serial number guide the. The studio was designed to attract guitar players who desired traditional les paul sound without having to pay for cosmetic features of upscale models. Dave hunter is an author, musician, and journalist. In 1984, gibson closed the kalamazoo plant, and all production was moved to nashville. While most signs point to 79 on this les paul, the date stamp on the bottom of the bridge pickup is january 1980, indicating a completion date of early 1980 for this guitar. Gibson les paul custom 1979 silverburst guitar for sale. The original les paul and les paul custom were not brought back until 1968. Wondering how old your gibson or epiphone guitar is. Les paul himself originally suggested black as a great color for a new les paul because it looked classy and went well with a tuxedo on stage. Gibson or epiphone les paul silverburst, i dont care what brand. Its typical design features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top and a single cutaway, a mahogany setin neck. While there is no escaping the inevitable greening of the original silver color, this guitar is in excellent overall condition and is truly one for the collection.
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