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Full-length view of a natural finish electric guitar with a cream pickguard, two humbuckers, and four gold control knobs.
01 / 22Full-length view of a natural finish electric guitar with a cream pickguard, two humbuckers, and four gold control knobs.
Full front view of a natural finish electric guitar with two humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four amber control knobs.
02 / 22Full front view of a natural finish electric guitar with two humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four amber control knobs.
Full rear view of a glossy natural finish guitar, showing the light-colored neck and headstock with six chrome tuners.
03 / 22Full rear view of a glossy natural finish guitar, showing the light-colored neck and headstock with six chrome tuners.
The back of the natural finish guitar shows a glossy, light brown body with wood grain, two dark brown control plates, and a worn patch.
04 / 22The back of the natural finish guitar shows a glossy, light brown body with wood grain, two dark brown control plates, and a worn patch.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the black finish, six chrome tuners, and the top of the dark fretboard.
05 / 22Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the black finish, six chrome tuners, and the top of the dark fretboard.
Rear view of the headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners with trapezoid buttons and a serial number.
06 / 22Rear view of the headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners with trapezoid buttons and a serial number.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish, four gold top hat knobs, chrome bridge, and cream pickguard.
07 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish, four gold top hat knobs, chrome bridge, and cream pickguard.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the cream pickguard, two chrome mini-humbuckers, and the dark fretboard with block inlays.
08 / 22Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the cream pickguard, two chrome mini-humbuckers, and the dark fretboard with block inlays.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the cream pickguard, two chrome mini-humbuckers, and the rhythm/treble switch.
09 / 22Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the cream pickguard, two chrome mini-humbuckers, and the rhythm/treble switch.
Close-up of the guitar body, showing the natural wood grain, chrome hardware, four amber control knobs, and some wear on the lower bout.
10 / 22Close-up of the guitar body, showing the natural wood grain, chrome hardware, four amber control knobs, and some wear on the lower bout.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish top with light checking, dark sides, cream binding, and chrome output jack.
11 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish top with light checking, dark sides, cream binding, and chrome output jack.
The back of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and some minor wear on the finish.
12 / 22The back of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and some minor wear on the finish.
The back of the natural finish guitar body shows a dark brown control cavity cover, a light brown neck heel, and some wear.
13 / 22The back of the natural finish guitar body shows a dark brown control cavity cover, a light brown neck heel, and some wear.
The lower bout of the guitar's back, showing the natural wood finish, cream binding, input jack, and a dark brown control cavity cover.
14 / 22The lower bout of the guitar's back, showing the natural wood finish, cream binding, input jack, and a dark brown control cavity cover.
The guitar's back, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and binding, with light wear and checking on the natural finish.
15 / 22The guitar's back, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and binding, with light wear and checking on the natural finish.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing dark wood, metal frets, and a cream binding with a black dot marker.
16 / 22Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing dark wood, metal frets, and a cream binding with a black dot marker.
Close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays, cream binding, and side dot markers.
17 / 22Close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays, cream binding, and side dot markers.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the natural finish neck, displaying "0.81".
18 / 22A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the natural finish neck, displaying "0.81".
A digital caliper measures the fret height on the natural finish neck, showing "1.01" on its display.
19 / 22A digital caliper measures the fret height on the natural finish neck, showing "1.01" on its display.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a scratched metal potentiometer, wiring, and a brown capacitor on a silver plate.
20 / 22Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a scratched metal potentiometer, wiring, and a brown capacitor on a silver plate.
Close-up of the underside of a cream-colored pickup, showing the silver metal baseplate with "FEB 2 2 1979" stamped on it.
21 / 22Close-up of the underside of a cream-colored pickup, showing the silver metal baseplate with "FEB 2 2 1979" stamped on it.
Close-up of the bridge pickup, showing its cream plastic surround, metal casing with visible solder, and braided wire.
22 / 22Close-up of the bridge pickup, showing its cream plastic surround, metal casing with visible solder, and braided wire.

Gibson

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Natural Finish w/OHSC

$4,795.00

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  • Year1979
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1979
Model
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Excellent
Originality
all-original
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.688
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.81
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
9lbs

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets In Good Condition With Some Play Wear Visible

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Gibson Patent No. Mini Humbuckers With Chrome Covers
Tuners
Gibson Deluxe Tuners With Keystone Buttons

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

Light Cosmetic Play Wear Including Some Small Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible

All Original Example

Single Piece Mahogany Body With 3-Piece Plain Maple Top

3-Piece Maple Neck With Indian Rosewood Fingerboard And Trapezoid Inlays

Nashville Tune-O-Matic Bridge With Stop Tailpiece

Dual Volume/Tone Controls With Gold Speed Knobs

'D' Shape Neck Profile

The Gibson Les Paul Deluxe is a take on the classic Les Paul Standard, known for its solid build and distinctive tone. It typically features a mahogany body with a maple top, a set mahogany neck, and a 24.75" scale length. Deluxes from this era are equipped with mini-humbucker pickups, which deliver a brighter, more focused sound than full-size humbuckers while still retaining warmth and punch. With its bound body and neck, trapezoid inlays, and substantial late-’70s feel, the Les Paul Deluxe is prized for its durability, sustain, and unmistakable vintage Gibson character.

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