{"product_id":"1983-gibson-les-paul-custom-candy-apple-red","title":"1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGibson 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeginning 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuite 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSporting 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith modern Gibson hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68257559871854,"sku":"210000008360","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1983_Gibson_Les_Paul_Custom-1126-FB.jpg?v=1794516309","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1983-gibson-les-paul-custom-candy-apple-red","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}