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Full-length view of a cherry sunburst electric guitar with gold hardware and block inlays, resting in a red-lined hard case.
01 / 28Full-length view of a cherry sunburst electric guitar with gold hardware and block inlays, resting in a red-lined hard case.
Full body shot of a cherry sunburst Les Paul Custom, showing gold hardware, black pickups, and a black pickguard with a pin-up sticker.
02 / 28Full body shot of a cherry sunburst Les Paul Custom, showing gold hardware, black pickups, and a black pickguard with a pin-up sticker.
Rear view of a cherry sunburst guitar with gold tuners and strap button, showing light wear and a black control cavity cover, resting in a red-lined case.
03 / 28Rear view of a cherry sunburst guitar with gold tuners and strap button, showing light wear and a black control cavity cover, resting in a red-lined case.
The cherry sunburst guitar's back is visible, showing a glossy finish, binding, control cavity covers, and light surface wear.
04 / 28The cherry sunburst guitar's back is visible, showing a glossy finish, binding, control cavity covers, and light surface wear.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuners, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white-bound neck with rectangular inlays.
05 / 28Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuners, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white-bound neck with rectangular inlays.
Rear view of the cherry sunburst headstock and neck, showing six gold tuners, serial number, and "MADE IN U.S.A." stamp.
06 / 28Rear view of the cherry sunburst headstock and neck, showing six gold tuners, serial number, and "MADE IN U.S.A." stamp.
Close-up of the cherry sunburst body, showing the bridge, tailpiece, black pickups, pickguard, and volume/tone knobs.
07 / 28Close-up of the cherry sunburst body, showing the bridge, tailpiece, black pickups, pickguard, and volume/tone knobs.
The cherry sunburst body is shown from the upper bout, with black pickups, gold hardware, and four black control knobs.
08 / 28The cherry sunburst body is shown from the upper bout, with black pickups, gold hardware, and four black control knobs.
The cherry sunburst guitar body is angled, showing the gold bridge, black pickups, four black control knobs, and a pin-up girl decal.
09 / 28The cherry sunburst guitar body is angled, showing the gold bridge, black pickups, four black control knobs, and a pin-up girl decal.
Close-up of the cherry sunburst body, showing gold hardware, black pickups, four black control knobs, and a pin-up girl decal.
10 / 28Close-up of the cherry sunburst body, showing gold hardware, black pickups, four black control knobs, and a pin-up girl decal.
The guitar's cherry sunburst back, with cream binding, shows light surface scratches and two black control cavity covers.
11 / 28The guitar's cherry sunburst back, with cream binding, shows light surface scratches and two black control cavity covers.
The back of a cherry sunburst electric guitar, showing a black control cavity cover, output jack, and light finish wear.
12 / 28The back of a cherry sunburst electric guitar, showing a black control cavity cover, output jack, and light finish wear.
The back of the cherry sunburst guitar shows light scratches, a control cavity cover, and a jack plate, all framed by cream binding.
13 / 28The back of the cherry sunburst guitar shows light scratches, a control cavity cover, and a jack plate, all framed by cream binding.
The back of a cherry sunburst electric guitar, showing two black control cavity covers and light surface wear.
14 / 28The back of a cherry sunburst electric guitar, showing two black control cavity covers and light surface wear.
Close-up of the cherry sunburst body with a pin-up girl decal, two black speed knobs, and a multi-ply pickguard.
15 / 28Close-up of the cherry sunburst body with a pin-up girl decal, two black speed knobs, and a multi-ply pickguard.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry sunburst back, showing the black control cavity cover with four brass screws and some finish wear.
16 / 28Close-up of the guitar's cherry sunburst back, showing the black control cavity cover with four brass screws and some finish wear.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
17 / 28Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing cream binding with dark side dots, trapezoid inlays, and light fret wear.
18 / 28Close-up of the guitar's fretboard from the side, showing cream binding with dark side dots, trapezoid inlays, and light fret wear.
Close-up of the fretboard's lower edge, showing cream binding with visible checking, wear, and dark side dots.
19 / 28Close-up of the fretboard's lower edge, showing cream binding with visible checking, wear, and dark side dots.
A digital string action gauge measures 1.83mm on the low E string of the guitar's dark fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays.
20 / 28A digital string action gauge measures 1.83mm on the low E string of the guitar's dark fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark cherry sunburst neck, showing a reading of 0.78.
21 / 28A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark cherry sunburst neck, showing a reading of 0.78.
A digital caliper measures the cherry sunburst guitar's neck thickness at 0.94 inches, showing the binding and strap button.
22 / 28A digital caliper measures the cherry sunburst guitar's neck thickness at 0.94 inches, showing the binding and strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four pots, wiring, and capacitors, with some visible solder oxidation.
23 / 28Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four pots, wiring, and capacitors, with some visible solder oxidation.
Close-up of the guitar's wiring cavity, showing a tarnished pot with visible numbers and braided wires.
24 / 28Close-up of the guitar's wiring cavity, showing a tarnished pot with visible numbers and braided wires.
Close-up of the pickup's underside, revealing a silver baseplate with gold pole pieces, visible wiring, and some solder residue.
25 / 28Close-up of the pickup's underside, revealing a silver baseplate with gold pole pieces, visible wiring, and some solder residue.
Close-up of the underside of a humbucker pickup, showing the metal baseplate with visible solder joints and some corrosion.
26 / 28Close-up of the underside of a humbucker pickup, showing the metal baseplate with visible solder joints and some corrosion.
A digital scale displays "9.10" next to the cherry sunburst body binding of the guitar, resting on a gray plush surface.
27 / 28A digital scale displays "9.10" next to the cherry sunburst body binding of the guitar, resting on a gray plush surface.
Close-up of the fretboard and binding, showing a chip in the cream binding near the 1st fret and light wear on the frets.
28 / 28Close-up of the fretboard and binding, showing a chip in the cream binding near the 1st fret and light wear on the frets.

Gibson

1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst w/OHSC

$4,695.00

Available

  • Year1982
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1982
Model
Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst
Finish
Cherry Sunburst
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.688
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.78
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.94
Weight
9lbs

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Frets
Original Frets Show Notable Play Wear But Are In Good Overall Condition With Some Life Remaining

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Tim Shaw Humbuckers And Electronics, Pickups Missing Covers As Shown

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom In Cherry Sunburst Finish

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Visible Dings, Marks And Scratches Throughout

Some Binding Missing From Headstock (See Photos)

Added Decal On Body As Shown

Double-Bound Mahogany Body With 3-Piece Plain Maple Top

Mahogany Neck With Bound Ebony FIngerboard And Mother Of Pearl Block Inlays

Pots Date To 35th Week Of 1981

Original Nashville Tune-O-Matic Bridge And Stop Tailpiece

Original Knobs And Pickguard

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case In Fair Condition

A 1980's Gibson Les Paul Custom is a high-end, Nashville-built electric guitar known for its luxurious appointments and powerful tone. Typical examples feature a mahogany body with a carved maple top, a three-piece maple neck with an ebony fretboard, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware. The “Custom” model’s hallmark is its smooth playability and thick, sustaining sound, often delivered by Tim Shaw–era humbuckers used in the early ’80s. With its elegant looks and robust build, an 80's Les Paul Custom is considered a desirable vintage instrument among players and collectors alike.

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