FS/FT: 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom All Orig W Orig Protector Case

[Ken]

1978 Les Paul Custom. One piece mahogany body, '70s fretless wonder neck. Find out why chaps like Randy Rhoads and John Sykes like these babies from the 70s. Great sustain and scream. Comes with original protector buzzsaw case which cost nearly 300 USD on ebay.

All orig, just check on ebay for these babies from teh 70s, many go for between 2500-3200 USD and not all have all the parts in tact.

My price: $3600.

Trade value: $3800

For trades/ partial trades: Basses and fender MIA teles.

Pictures:

 

[Ken]

More pics. Btw, this is not a desperate sale, i just have too many, will keep if there is not enough interest. Thanks.

sms nineseven41792seven to inquire.

 

[CyanideJunkie]

Woooo nice!!! Must be damn heavy la, these Norlin LPs. Is it a pancake body? Can't seem to locate the seam in your pic...

 

[Ken]

Right on, it is a Norlin era lp, with one difference:

Its not a pancake body, its a one piece mahogany body.

In 1977, there was a bit of a QC change, they retained teh 3 piece neck but switched to one piece bodies for most of the lpcs. Mine is one of those. And its unchambered, so a lil heavy but you feel the sex.

 

[wck]

The natural finish looks great man.. Wish I could get it but I don't have the cash and the strength to play the damn thing! haha. Good luck on the sale.

 

[Ken]

Hey folks, had a request from some for more pics, so here goes: The blemishes you see came from natural wear, this guitar was well used by its previous owner, it has not been relic'ed, rather it has been played.

Check out wear on neck and body where the previous player's arm used to rest:

 

[Ken]

Some more pics:

Ok, its hard to take pics ofthe case as it is nicely stacked up with my other hardcases in teh storeroom, here is a pic off the web, my case is teh exact same as the case on top:

 

[Ken]

Lastly, a few curious chaps msged me to ask where I want to let go of this beauty, well, I could say none of your business, but hey I shall be nice and show you the reason: I have two of the same looking les paul customs. I am keeping my'68 RI lpc, so this beauty has to go.

See if you can spot which is which:

 

[CyanideJunkie]

Damn man, if I were you I would keep this one and sell the RI, but it's your call man. Good luck with the sale!

 

[Ken]

ya man, i know exactly where you are coming from. But somehow I resonate more with the '68 RI's chunkier neck. Of course, if this gibby is traded for something similar to your '51 nocaster... hmm, tht would be pretty nice too. LOL.