SOLD - Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom - USA 1983

Gibson’s Les Paul Custom has been a cornerstone of electric guitar history since 1954, offering a high-end, elegantly appointed version of the Les Paul Standard. By the early 1980s, Gibson was refining its designs with unique hardware, and this 1983 Les Paul Custom in Tobacco Burst is a prime example of that era’s craftsmanship. This model features a factory Kahler-made Gibson tremolo system with a locking nut, giving it a distinct edge for players looking for expressive vibrato and deep divebombs. Finished in a stunning Tobacco Burst, this guitar has the classic Les Paul Custom aesthetic with its multi-ply binding, ebony fretboard, and gold hardware.

Tonally, this Les Paul is all about thick, rich sustain, punchy mids, and crisp articulation, thanks to its original Tim Shaw humbuckers—some of the most sought-after Gibson pickups for their PAF-style warmth and balance. Whether you're after fat bluesy cleans, tight crunch, or searing lead tones, this Custom delivers effortlessly. The factory-installed Kahler tremolo system and locking nut work flawlessly, allowing for deep pitch dives and expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability. This makes it the perfect guitar for a player looking for the rich tone and classic look of a Les Paul Custom, with the ability to deep dive into Van Halen licks.

This 1983 Les Paul Custom has natural ageing that adds to its vintage charm, including tarnishing on the gold hardware, there is light pick wear on the top, the odd small ding, and light buckle rash on the back. The neck remains clean and smooth, making it a joy to play. The knobs have been replaced, but everything else remains original. The ebony fretboard feels fantastic, and the frets have plenty of life left. A true 1980s Gibson gem, this Custom is both a killer player’s guitar and a vintage piece with serious mojo.

A stunning, vintage Les Paul Custom with classic tone, effortless playability, and a killer factory tremolo system—ready for everything from blues to hard rock and beyond!

Comes in non-original, period correct Gibson 'chainsaw' HSC. 

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.5mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.32mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 24.96mm

Nut Width: 43.2mm

12 fret width: 52.36mm

Weight: 5kg / 11.02lb

Body: Mahogany with maple top

Neck: Mahogany, set neck construction

Fretboard: Ebony, 22 frets

Finish: Tobacco Burst

Pickups: Original Tim Shaw humbuckers

Bridge/Tailpiece: Factory Kahler-made Gibson tremolo system with locking nut

Tuners: Flip-out Schaller “Gibson” branded tuners

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch

Knobs: Replacements installed

Binding: Multi-ply top and back, bound neck and headstock

Hardware: Gold

Condition: Excellent, with vintage character