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GIBSON | CATALOGS | 1980 | PAGE 23

Gibson Les Paul Standard

1980 'Gibson Guitars' catalog page 23

Page 23 details the Gibson Les Paul Standard. At this point, the Les Paul Standard is still fitted with a three-piece maple neck. Available finishes were: Cherry Sunburst, Ebony, Natural, Wine Red or Tobacco Sunburst.

The July 1980 US price for the Les Paul Standard guitar was $849.

1980 Gibson Guitars catalog, page 23: Gibson Les Paul Standard
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1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold All Original! w /  P-90s+OHSC

1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold All Original! w / P-90's+OHSC

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$36995



1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold All Original! w / P-90's+OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar with a Gold Finish! In 1952, Gibson changed the world forever with the release of the Les Paul model. The very next year, this guitar was made and became a part of the legend of these iconic instruments. This guitar has the tone and playability you would expect from a Vintage ... more
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Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1979 Collector Grade

Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1979 Collector Grade

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 483**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1979. MINT Condition - Collector Grade Closet Queen. Original in all details. Rare Find, a 45 year old vintage Gibson Goldtop Standard in such condition with no checking in "like new" condition. Original frets still in excellent condition with plenty of life. Weighs 9 4 lbs. Includes original HSC.... more
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Classic 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard 80 - Made in the USA

Classic 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard 80 - Made in the USA

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5257

1981 Gibson Les Paul Model
Heritage Series
Standard 80
Made in the USA
Serial Number: 81601710
0122
Comes in a DELUXE Leather Soft Case
$$ Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability by Lay's Guitar Shop in Akron, Ohio (Including Fret Work, Intonation, Truss Rod, Buffed Fingerboard and Set the Action) who also repaired the back of the headstock
Truly Stage or Studio Ready!


Here is a golden treasure that is sure to give you more than a ... more
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1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Standard 80

1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Standard 80

Denver, Colorado, 802**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

This 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Standard 80 is a dream come true for any guitar enthusiast. Crafted with the utmost precision and care, this electric guitar is the perfect addition to any musician's collection. The body is solid and features a Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish that is sure to turn heads. The model is a Les Paul Standard, a classic and timeless design that is sought after by many The brand is Gibson, a name that is synonymous with quality and precision. The guitar is part of the... more
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Vintage Standard Conversion Pancake Deluxe Electric Guitar

1973 Gibson Les Paul Vintage Standard Conversion Pancake Deluxe Electric Guitar

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3400

This guitar plays great. You'll definitely love this guitar and won't want to put it down. This guitar started it's life out as a Deluxe with mini humbuckers and then it was routed to accept humbucker pickups. The pickups are labeled "Mike+" and dated 1997. They sound really good.
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Feel free to give us a call and check it out in person!
Layaway plans are also available. Message us for details.

Fast shipping! We ship, same day or next ... more
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Gibson Wildwood Special 1959 Les Paul Standard Tom Murphy Painted DarkBurst Aged

Gibson Wildwood Special 1959 Les Paul Standard Tom Murphy Painted DarkBurst Aged

East Norwich, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13500

The Gibson Les Paul Tom Murphy darkburst 60th anniversary Wildwood Spec is an electric guitar with a solid body type. It belongs to the Gibson Les Paul series and has a Murphy Darkburst body color. The model is Les Paul Standard. This guitar is a special edition made to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Les Paul. In mint condition

Pick guard removed, will be included in case

Good used condition, feel free to ask any question before purchase.
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1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard Cherry Sunburst

1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard Cherry Sunburst

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4295

Just in is this beautiful 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst

Quick Details

Make Gibson

Model Les Paul Standard

Year 1982

Color Cherry Sunburst

Weight 10 34lbs

Nut Width 1 67??

Depth at 1st Fret 0 80??

Depth at 12th Fret 0 95??

Case Original Chainsaw Case

Serial # 82372536

Description
Talk about clean!! This 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard is in great shape with almost no wear on it. ... more
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 1980 - Tobacco Sunburst

Gibson Les Paul Standard 1980 - Tobacco Sunburst

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3200

For Sale: 1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Tobacco Sunburst
S / N 82330560
I??m parting with my 1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard. I??ve owned this guitar since 1993, and it has been a reliable companion for countless gigs over the last 30 years
Condition:
Overall, the guitar is in good condition, showing the expected wear and tear from regular use, including some minor scratches and dings that add to its character (see photos). There are also some faint cracks in the finish that you ... more
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1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80 -  Yamano w OHSC- Pro Set Up!!

1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80 - Yamano w OHSC- Pro Set Up!!

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

1981 Gibson Heritage 80 Standard Les Paul
Tim Shaw Pickups - Killer, Vintage Correct FlameTop
SN#: 82231567
Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz's
Incredible sustain
True Vintage MOJO for Days
Nut: 1 69
Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .85 and 1 0 at the 12th
'59 Profile

It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished ... more
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged in Slow Iced Tea Fade

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged in Slow Iced Tea Fade

Highland Park, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6995

This Used Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Labs 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged in Slow Iced Tea Fade is here on consignment and weighs 8 lbs 12 oz. The neck is straight, the frets are still crowned, and the truss rod functions properly. Included with the guitar are the certificate of authenticity and original hardshell case

The phrase "Holy Grail" and the 59 Les Paul have been tied together for decades. Considered the best Les Paul by many players and collectors alike, the ... more
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1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX 59 Burst Conversion Vintage Guitar w /

1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion Vintage Guitar w /

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30000

Up for sale, a 1952 Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The name Peter "Max" Baranet reigns supreme in many Burst circles, revered for crafting a limited number of the world's finest replicas for players including Slash, Tom Petty, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Beck, and dozens of additional truly legendary names responsible for shaping the last four decades of popular music
And while the Peter Baranet's Burst replicas are in a ... more
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Vintage 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Ebony  / Black

Vintage 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Ebony / Black

Southlake, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

This vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard in ebony is a hard to find gem for any guitar enthusiast. Made in 1978, it features an excellent condition black finish, a maple neck, and a rosewood fretboard. The guitar is right-handed and has a 6-string configuration

For professionals, collectors or any musician who wants to take their talent to the next level. The body material is a combination of mahogany with maple top which gives it that classic 70s Les Paul sound and texture. This guitar... more
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RARE! 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard Royal Tea Burst w /  Factory Humbuckers! +Case

RARE! 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard Royal Tea Burst w / Factory Humbuckers! +Case

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995



RARE! 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard Royal Tea Burst w / Factory Humbuckers! +Case

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Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard with a Royal Tea Burst Finish! The 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard is a vintage electric guitar that's highly regarded among musicians and collectors for its timeless design, tonal richness, and historical significance. This particular Les Paul model from 1975 features factory-installed ... more
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1954 1959 Goldtop Burst Gibson Les Paul Standard Fingerboard

1954 1959 Goldtop Burst Gibson Les Paul Standard Fingerboard

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1495

A grafted spliced joined 1950's Les Paul neck onto a 1950's Carvin Guitar Body and some other headstock Fingerboard, Frets, and Inlay are all good and useable if you have a good luthier to get it a part .Impossible to find if your Fingerboard was altered . sale final .no returns... more
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 1980 - Tobacco Sunburst

Gibson Les Paul Standard 1980 - Tobacco Sunburst

Florence, Mississippi, 390**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

1980 Gibson Les Paul Standard Tobacco SunburstThis is an amazing example of a rare Gibson early factory stock Les Paul StandardThis guitar is a jaw dropper in terms of original, unmolested condition! There are light scratches and a couple of small dings here and there but the pictures tell the story - incredibly minimal age and handling or wear! Fingerboard and frets have minimal play wear, great low action. The neck feels super slim, very comfortable and the truss rod functions as it should. ... more
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1969 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry | 100% Original Player-Grade 1960s SG Les Paul

1969 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry | 100% Original Player-Grade 1960s SG Les Paul

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

1969 Gibson SG Standard Cherry Finish Player
Player-Grade 1969 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry Red. Narrow nut as usual but with the chunky neck that helps make up for that! The guitar plays easy and sounds excellent. Nice and lightweight! Comes with a hardshell case. Check out our website for more photos and other important info!
Condition: Actually pretty clean and original guitar if not for the headstock repair. There are a few dings and scratches as shown ... more
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1963 Gibson SG Les Paul Standard vintage guitar

1963 Gibson SG Les Paul Standard vintage guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21500

1963 Gibson SG Les Paul Standard, Cherry Red, Sideways Vibrola, Two mighty soundingearly patent sticker humbuckers which are virtually the same as PAF??s, Fastplaying neck, Resonant sounding acoustically, Super cool, VG+, Nice Original hardcase... more
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Standard

1973 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8795

1973 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Hard to find model! Stunning Sunburstfinish, Mahogany neck, Two Patent number humbucker pickups, 1 & 11 / 16inches wide at the nut, Original style tuners back on, Sweet sounding, Soughtafter instrument, EC+, Clean Purple lined original hard case... more
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1984 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red Guitar W / Chainsaw Case-Awesome!

1984 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red Guitar W / Chainsaw Case-Awesome!

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

This listing is for a
1984 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red Guitar W / Chainsaw Case
This is one of the nicest 80's LP Standards that I have had in stock
Completely original and excellent vintage condition
There are some small wear marks here and there, but take a look at the pics, they don't lie. This guitar presents beautifully and is about a nice an example of a mid-80's Standard as you will find
The Tim Shaw's still even have the little stickers intact on the ... more
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2023 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar w / Case!

2023 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar w / Case!

Santee, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199


At Top 40 Guitars, customer satisfaction is our first concern All of our items have a 14 day return policy If after 14 days you are not completely satisfiedwith your purchase, please return it for a refund .Peace be with you
all returned items must be in the same condition theywere at the time of sale. All original packing must be included
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Up for Sale is a2023 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar!
Tobacco Burst Finish!
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1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.