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1989 Gibson Les Paul Standard Lefty Left Handed Ebony w/OHSC
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Ebony left-handed electric guitar, angled from the neck down, showing the dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, two humbuckers, and four control knobs.
02 / 21Ebony left-handed electric guitar, angled from the neck down, showing the dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, two humbuckers, and four control knobs.
Full rear view of a glossy black Les Paul, showing the headstock with six tuners, neck, and body with control cavity covers.
03 / 21Full rear view of a glossy black Les Paul, showing the headstock with six tuners, neck, and body with control cavity covers.
Full back view of the glossy black guitar, showing the neck joint, control cavity cover, and a circular access plate.
04 / 21Full back view of the glossy black guitar, showing the neck joint, control cavity cover, and a circular access plate.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold lettering, showing six chrome tuners and a bell-shaped truss rod cover.
05 / 21Close-up of the black headstock with gold lettering, showing six chrome tuners and a bell-shaped truss rod cover.
Rear view of the black headstock and neck, showing six worn silver tuners with trapezoid buttons and some finish wear on the top edge.
06 / 21Rear view of the black headstock and neck, showing six worn silver tuners with trapezoid buttons and some finish wear on the top edge.
Close-up of a black lefty electric guitar body with cream binding, showing four numbered black control knobs and a chrome output jack.
07 / 21Close-up of a black lefty electric guitar body with cream binding, showing four numbered black control knobs and a chrome output jack.
Close-up of the ebony Les Paul's upper body, showing the neck, cream binding, chrome humbuckers, and a worn strap button.
08 / 21Close-up of the ebony Les Paul's upper body, showing the neck, cream binding, chrome humbuckers, and a worn strap button.
Close-up of the glossy black body, showing the chrome humbuckers, cream binding, and the "Rhythm/Treble" toggle switch.
09 / 21Close-up of the glossy black body, showing the chrome humbuckers, cream binding, and the "Rhythm/Treble" toggle switch.
Close-up of a glossy black electric guitar body, showing the chrome bridge, tailpiece, and four black control knobs with white numbers.
10 / 21Close-up of a glossy black electric guitar body, showing the chrome bridge, tailpiece, and four black control knobs with white numbers.
The back of a glossy black guitar, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and a strap button, with some edge wear.
11 / 21The back of a glossy black guitar, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and a strap button, with some edge wear.
The back of a glossy black guitar body with cream binding, showing a control cavity cover and strap button, with wear on the upper edge.
12 / 21The back of a glossy black guitar body with cream binding, showing a control cavity cover and strap button, with wear on the upper edge.
The lower bout of a glossy black guitar, showing the output jack, control cavity cover, and cream binding along the body edge.
13 / 21The lower bout of a glossy black guitar, showing the output jack, control cavity cover, and cream binding along the body edge.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy black back and lower bout, showing cream binding, output jack, and several chips in the finish.
14 / 21Close-up of the guitar's glossy black back and lower bout, showing cream binding, output jack, and several chips in the finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black finish, cream binding, and input jack, with several chips in the finish.
15 / 21Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black finish, cream binding, and input jack, with several chips in the finish.
Close-up of a black guitar body with cream binding, showing a large chip in the finish revealing reddish wood, and a strap button.
16 / 21Close-up of a black guitar body with cream binding, showing a large chip in the finish revealing reddish wood, and a strap button.
Close-up of the ebony headstock with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.69 inches.
17 / 21Close-up of the ebony headstock with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.69 inches.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the ebony Les Paul's headstock, displaying "0.83" on its screen.
18 / 21A digital caliper measures the nut width of the ebony Les Paul's headstock, displaying "0.83" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing 0.98 on its display, with trapezoid inlays visible on the dark wood.
19 / 21A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing 0.98 on its display, with trapezoid inlays visible on the dark wood.
A black digital scale shows a reading of "10.149" on its cracked screen, next to a gray plush surface.
20 / 21A black digital scale shows a reading of "10.149" on its cracked screen, next to a gray plush surface.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four silver potentiometers, orange capacitors, and various colored wiring.
21 / 21Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four silver potentiometers, orange capacitors, and various colored wiring.

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1989 Gibson Les Paul Standard Lefty Left Handed Ebony w/OHSC

$4,595.00

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  • Year1989
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1989
Model
Gibson Les Paul Standard Lefty Left Handed Ebony
Finish
Ebony
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks
Handedness
left

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.98
Weight
10lbs 15oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Are In Good Playable Condition With Some Playwear Visible

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Two Original Bill Lawrence Design Gibson Humbucking Pickups
Tuners
Original Grover Rotomatics Tuners With Keystone Button

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1989 Gibson Les Paul Standard Lefty Ebony w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

Solid Mahogany Body With Bound Maple Top

Original Ebony Finish Shows Moderate Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Original Chrome Nashville Bridge

Original Chrome Stop Tailpiece

Four Original Speed Knobs

Replacement Pickguard

Updated Electronics / Harness (As Shown)

Updated Jack Plate

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

Trapezoid Inlays

Comes With Original Hardshell Case And No Additional Accessories As Shown

This 1989 Gibson Les Paul Standard Lefty in Ebony is a rare, USA-made classic that delivers the unmistakable tone, feel, and sustain Les Pauls are known for—made even more special for left-handed players. Its solid mahogany body with a bound maple top provides rich warmth and punch, while the original Bill Lawrence–designed Gibson humbuckers offer articulate highs and powerful lows that shine across any style. With a comfortably broken-in neck, updated electronics for reliable performance, and its original hardshell case included, this well-kept example blends vintage vibe with modern playability—an exceptional opportunity to own a true left-handed Les Paul Standard with decades of character and tone.

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