1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Candy Apple Red

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1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Candy Apple Red

Name: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Candy Apple Red
Brand: GIBSON
SKU: 210000008360
Price: 6495.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$6,495 CAD

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Gibson launched its first custom colour chart in 1963, introducing many of the colors we know today. While Gibson's custom colours from the 1960s are a well-documented topic known to most vintage guitar aficionados, the story on custom colors from the 1980s is quite different.

Beginning in the early 1980s, Gibson began finishing some of their guitars in a variety of non-standard colors. The new finishes included solid opaque colors such as Bahama Blue and Holly Green, along with a number of metallic finishes including Harvest Burst, Charcoal Metallic, Pearl White, Pewter, and Candy Apple Red. These "custom color" Gibson solid-bodies from the 1980s are uncommon finds and have developed a bit of a cult following thanks to their obscurity.

Quite a striking version of Gibson’s Les Paul Custom, this early 1980s build is finished in a deep Candy Apple Red finish and has black and gold appointments that accent the metallic red beautifully. The guitar's nitrocellulose clear coat has ambered a fair bit over the years which give the candy apple red a deep and warm hue. While a handful of dents, chips, and scratches can be found on the guitar, the finish remains in very good condition. There are some scratches on the guitar's side from a bracelet or wristwatch, and you’ll find some wear through the finish in the middle of the neck’s back. The guitar remains completely original apart from a replacement three-way switch and tip and changed strap buttons.

Sporting a pair of original "Shaw-bucker" pickups (both 7.4k Ohms) this vintage Les Paul Custom offers wonderful PAF-inspired tones with excellent clarity and definition and rich low-end support. The guitar's 11.3 lbs imparts lots of sustain. Playability is very good with minimally worn original frets. The guitar's slim C neck carve delivers a fast feel with optimal string spacing. First fret depth is 0.788", twelfth fret depth is 0.905", and the nut measures 1-11/16".

In a world where Ebony Les Paul Customs are commonplace, this '83 diverges from the norm with its Candy Apple Red finish in a refreshing change of scenery.

And if a rare, cool finish isn’t enough of a reason to own this Les Paul - check out the original Gibson/Schaller Speed-Winder tuners!

With modern Gibson hardshell case.

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1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Candy Apple Red

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