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Full-length view of a tobacco burst Les Paul Deluxe with gold hardware, cream pickguard, and trapezoid inlays, leaning in its open case.
01 / 27Full-length view of a tobacco burst Les Paul Deluxe with gold hardware, cream pickguard, and trapezoid inlays, leaning in its open case.
The tobacco burst guitar body is framed from the neck to the bottom, showing two humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four gold control knobs.
02 / 27The tobacco burst guitar body is framed from the neck to the bottom, showing two humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four gold control knobs.
The guitar's tobacco burst back and neck are visible, with a round control plate and rectangular electronics cover, resting in a red-lined case.
03 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst back and neck are visible, with a round control plate and rectangular electronics cover, resting in a red-lined case.
The guitar's tobacco burst back, showing light wear and scratches, rests in a red-lined hard case.
04 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst back, showing light wear and scratches, rests in a red-lined hard case.
The black headstock, with six tarnished metal tuners, shows light wear and a white nut above the dark fretboard.
05 / 27The black headstock, with six tarnished metal tuners, shows light wear and a white nut above the dark fretboard.
Rear view of the headstock and upper neck, showing six weathered chrome tuners on a tobacco burst finish.
06 / 27Rear view of the headstock and upper neck, showing six weathered chrome tuners on a tobacco burst finish.
The tobacco burst guitar body, with cream binding, shows two chrome mini-humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four amber control knobs.
07 / 27The tobacco burst guitar body, with cream binding, shows two chrome mini-humbuckers, a cream pickguard, and four amber control knobs.
Close-up of a tobacco burst electric guitar, showing the body, pickups, bridge, and lower fretboard with trapezoid inlays.
08 / 27Close-up of a tobacco burst electric guitar, showing the body, pickups, bridge, and lower fretboard with trapezoid inlays.
The guitar's tobacco burst body, with a cream pickguard, four gold top hat knobs, and two chrome mini-humbuckers, is angled from the left.
09 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst body, with a cream pickguard, four gold top hat knobs, and two chrome mini-humbuckers, is angled from the left.
The tobacco burst body of the guitar is angled from the lower left, showing chrome hardware, cream pickguard, and four amber knobs.
10 / 27The tobacco burst body of the guitar is angled from the lower left, showing chrome hardware, cream pickguard, and four amber knobs.
The back of a tobacco burst guitar, showing the neck joint, control cavity cover, and input jack with some wear.
11 / 27The back of a tobacco burst guitar, showing the neck joint, control cavity cover, and input jack with some wear.
The guitar's tobacco burst back shows light scratches, two brown control cavity covers, and a visible neck joint.
12 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst back shows light scratches, two brown control cavity covers, and a visible neck joint.
The back of a tobacco burst guitar, showing two brown control cavity covers and some finish wear on the body edge.
13 / 27The back of a tobacco burst guitar, showing two brown control cavity covers and some finish wear on the body edge.
The guitar's tobacco burst back shows light scratches, a brown control cavity cover, and a strap button on the lower bout.
14 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst back shows light scratches, a brown control cavity cover, and a strap button on the lower bout.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing frets and strings, and cream binding.
15 / 27Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing frets and strings, and cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, showing a dark tobacco burst finish on the neck and light wear on the binding.
16 / 27Close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, showing a dark tobacco burst finish on the neck and light wear on the binding.
Close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the dark tobacco burst finish, cream binding, and two black side dot markers on the fretboard.
17 / 27Close-up of the guitar's neck, showing the dark tobacco burst finish, cream binding, and two black side dot markers on the fretboard.
The guitar's tobacco burst back, showing heavy surface scratching and a circular brown control cavity cover with two screws.
18 / 27The guitar's tobacco burst back, showing heavy surface scratching and a circular brown control cavity cover with two screws.
Close-up of the guitar's tobacco burst body, showing numerous scratches and scuffs on the lower bout and a control cavity cover.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's tobacco burst body, showing numerous scratches and scuffs on the lower bout and a control cavity cover.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body edge, showing a tobacco burst finish with cream binding and a notable ding on the side.
20 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower body edge, showing a tobacco burst finish with cream binding and a notable ding on the side.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown finish, cream binding, and heavy scratches and dings along the edge.
21 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown finish, cream binding, and heavy scratches and dings along the edge.
A Smart Weigh scale displays "10.3" lbs, with a tobacco burst guitar neck partially visible below it.
22 / 27A Smart Weigh scale displays "10.3" lbs, with a tobacco burst guitar neck partially visible below it.
A multimeter reads 6.542 kΩ, connected to the neck pickup of the tobacco burst guitar with cream humbucker rings.
23 / 27A multimeter reads 6.542 kΩ, connected to the neck pickup of the tobacco burst guitar with cream humbucker rings.
Close-up of the tobacco burst body and cream pickguard, with a multimeter showing 6.16 on the bridge pickup.
24 / 27Close-up of the tobacco burst body and cream pickguard, with a multimeter showing 6.16 on the bridge pickup.
Overhead view of the guitar's dark headstock and rosewood fretboard, with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.65 inches.
25 / 27Overhead view of the guitar's dark headstock and rosewood fretboard, with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.65 inches.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing "0.84" on its screen, with the dark brown neck and light fretboard visible.
26 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing "0.84" on its screen, with the dark brown neck and light fretboard visible.
Close-up of the tobacco burst body and neck joint, with a digital caliper measuring the string height at 0.99mm.
27 / 27Close-up of the tobacco burst body and neck joint, with a digital caliper measuring the string height at 0.99mm.

Gibson

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Tobacco Burst w/OHSC

$4,895.00

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  • Year1979
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1979
Model
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Tobacco Burst
Finish
Burst
Condition
Very Good
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.65
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.84
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.99

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Gibson Mini Humbuckers Measuring 6.54" Neck, 6.16" Bridge

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Tobacco Burst w/OHSC

This Guitar In Very Good Condition Showing Some Play Wear And Aging On The Hardware (See Photos)

Maple Top With Mahogany Body And Cream Binding

Maple Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Trapezoid Inlays

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.84", At 12th Fret 0.99"

Tune-o-Matic Bridge - Stop Tailpiece

Comes With Original Black Chainsaw Gibson Hardshell Case

A true Norlin-era classic, this 1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in stunning Tobacco Burst delivers the unmistakable look, feel, and tone that has made late-'70s Gibsons increasingly sought after by players and collectors alike. Featuring the iconic carved maple top, mahogany body, and distinctive mini humbucker pickups, this Deluxe offers a brighter, tighter, and more articulate voice than a traditional Les Paul Standard while retaining the warmth, sustain, and punch that define the model.

The rich Tobacco Burst finish perfectly complements the vintage aesthetic, while the comfortable late-'70s neck profile and rock-solid construction make this guitar equally at home on stage or in the studio. From classic rock and blues to country and jazz, the mini humbuckers deliver exceptional note definition, dynamic response, and unmistakable Gibson character.

Complete with its Original Hardshell Case, this 1979 Les Paul Deluxe is an outstanding example of a collectible vintage Gibson that continues to appreciate in popularity. Whether you're a serious collector or a player searching for an authentic vintage Les Paul with its own unique voice, this Tobacco Burst Deluxe is a guitar that stands out from the crowd.

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