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Full-length view of a dark walnut Les Paul with a black pickguard, chrome hardware, and a multi-control plate, standing in its open, yellow-lined case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a dark walnut Les Paul with a black pickguard, chrome hardware, and a multi-control plate, standing in its open, yellow-lined case.
Full-length view of a dark walnut Les Paul Professional, showing its black pickguard, two humbuckers, and six control knobs.
02 / 24Full-length view of a dark walnut Les Paul Professional, showing its black pickguard, two humbuckers, and six control knobs.
Full body shot of a dark walnut Les Paul with a glossy finish, showing two humbuckers, a black pickguard, and four control knobs.
03 / 24Full body shot of a dark walnut Les Paul with a glossy finish, showing two humbuckers, a black pickguard, and four control knobs.
The back of a dark walnut Les Paul, showing the headstock, neck, and body with two black control cavity covers.
04 / 24The back of a dark walnut Les Paul, showing the headstock, neck, and body with two black control cavity covers.
The back of a dark walnut guitar with two black control cavity covers, showing light scratches and wear on the body and neck.
05 / 24The back of a dark walnut guitar with two black control cavity covers, showing light scratches and wear on the body and neck.
Close-up of the black headstock with chrome tuners, showing a white truss rod cover and some finish wear on the top edge.
06 / 24Close-up of the black headstock with chrome tuners, showing a white truss rod cover and some finish wear on the top edge.
The guitar's dark walnut headstock, viewed from the back, shows six chrome tuners with visible wear and a small chip at the top.
07 / 24The guitar's dark walnut headstock, viewed from the back, shows six chrome tuners with visible wear and a small chip at the top.
Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing four black control knobs, a tone selector switch, and the output jack with some wear.
08 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing four black control knobs, a tone selector switch, and the output jack with some wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, cream binding, and some light wear on the body.
09 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, cream binding, and some light wear on the body.
Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing a cream pickup selector switch, a black humbucker, and light scratches on the finish.
10 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing a cream pickup selector switch, a black humbucker, and light scratches on the finish.
Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing the lower bout with cream binding, a few small dings, and light surface scratches.
11 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut body, showing the lower bout with cream binding, a few small dings, and light surface scratches.
The dark walnut guitar body, with a black control cavity cover, shows significant wear and checking around the output jack.
12 / 24The dark walnut guitar body, with a black control cavity cover, shows significant wear and checking around the output jack.
The guitar's dark walnut back, with cream binding and a glossy finish, shows light wear and two black control cavity covers.
13 / 24The guitar's dark walnut back, with cream binding and a glossy finish, shows light wear and two black control cavity covers.
Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing a black control cavity cover, output jack, and binding with some chips and wear.
14 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing a black control cavity cover, output jack, and binding with some chips and wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a dark walnut finish with visible wood grain, nicks, and wear along the binding.
15 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a dark walnut finish with visible wood grain, nicks, and wear along the binding.
The guitar's dark walnut neck, viewed from the side, shows a cream binding with a small black dot and some wear on the finish.
16 / 24The guitar's dark walnut neck, viewed from the side, shows a cream binding with a small black dot and some wear on the finish.
Close-up of the dark walnut neck, showing the cream binding with side dots and fine cracks, and a single wound string.
17 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut neck, showing the cream binding with side dots and fine cracks, and a single wound string.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 1.69 inches, with the dark headstock and tuning pegs blurred in the background.
18 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 1.69 inches, with the dark headstock and tuning pegs blurred in the background.
A digital caliper measures the dark walnut guitar's nut, showing a reading of 0.89.
19 / 24A digital caliper measures the dark walnut guitar's nut, showing a reading of 0.89.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing 1.08mm, with trapezoid inlays visible.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing 1.08mm, with trapezoid inlays visible.
A black digital scale displays "11 LB 10 OZ" next to the dark walnut body and cream binding of the guitar.
21 / 24A black digital scale displays "11 LB 10 OZ" next to the dark walnut body and cream binding of the guitar.
Close-up of the dark walnut neck and binding, showing a chip in the binding near the nut and light finish wear.
22 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut neck and binding, showing a chip in the binding near the nut and light finish wear.
Close-up of the dark walnut neck, showing two deep dings and a smaller scratch, with cream binding and a black side dot.
23 / 24Close-up of the dark walnut neck, showing two deep dings and a smaller scratch, with cream binding and a black side dot.
Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing two silver potentiometers with visible numbers, wires, and a resistor.
24 / 24Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing two silver potentiometers with visible numbers, wires, and a resistor.

Gibson

1971 Gibson Les Paul Professional | Dark Walnut Finish W/OHSC

$4,495.00

Available

  • Year1971
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1971
Model
Gibson Les Paul Professional | Dark Walnut Finish
Finish
Dark Walnut
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.89
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.08
Weight
11lbs 10oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
22 Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
2 Low Impedance Gibson Humbuckers

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1971 Gibson Les Paul Professional | Dark Walnut Finish W/OHSC

Finish Shows Signs Of Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Dents, Marks And Scratches Throughout Finish

Guitar Has Been Refretted

Made In Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Mahogany Body With Carved Maple Top

Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearloid Block Inlays

Tune-O-Matic Bridge With Stopbar Tailpiece

Phase Switch And Impedance Selector

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case

The 1971 Gibson Les Paul Professional is a rare and distinctive model crafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Designed for studio musicians, it features a mahogany body with a carved maple top and a rosewood fingerboard. Its standout feature is a pair of low-impedance pickups, delivering a clear, articulate tone suited for recording. Unique electronics include a phase switch, bass and treble controls, and an impedance selector. The guitar has a solid, weighty feel and exceptional tonal clarity. Though not a commercial hit, it’s now prized by collectors and enthusiasts.

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