1976 Gibson Les Paul Standard Vintage Electric Guitar Honeyburst W/ Case
Item History & Price
Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Factory-routed for full-size humbuckers, this Les Paul has been upgraded with a full compliment of gold hardware, as well as a modern pickup pair. Acoustically resonant, this guitar features all the hallmarks of the late '70s Les Paul design, with a three-piece maple neck, two-piece "pancake" mahogany body, and a carved four-piece maple cap with a very clean and original nitr...o lacquer Honeyburst finish. The guitar has natural sustain for days, with a ringing quality that translates well through the pickups. It's a very resonant Les Paul, and the humbuckers have no shortage of punch and power, with bold, ample articulation and plenty of detail in the top end. The neck position humbucker has great warmth and woof while staying defined, providing a perfect lead sound and a sweetness that lends itself to complex chord voicings. The bridge pickup is a bit more barky, with chiming upper mid frequency tones and a hint of growl, while the middle position has an ideal rhythm sound, especially with the neck pickup rolled back just a touch. Each position on the three-way pickup selector is distinct and clear. The guitar weighs in at 10lbs 4oz, and has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
The three-piece maple neck retains its original smooth gloss Sunburst finish on the profile, highlighting the flame figuring that extends up the neck in the central cut of maple. The profile has a slender C shape at the nut with slight shoulders, tapering aggressively up the board and filling out with more heft and roundness in the higher registers, measuring .820" deep at the 1st fret and 1.035" at the 12th. The bound rosewood fretboard has been refretted with medium jumbo wire that has been leveled into “fretless wonder” territory, currently showing moderate, uniform wear on frets 1-2, with lighter wear extending beneath the plain strings until fret 7. The neck is straight, and the frets play cleanly in all registers up the 24 3/4” scale. The nut measures 1 11/16" in width and is an upgraded hand-carved piece of bone for optimal sustain and string-to-string balance. The headstock retains the original Gibson gold silkscreened "Les Paul Model" text along with the "Gibson" logo inlaid in pearl. The tuners are modern gold Gibson Deluxe bolt bushing double lines with greened tulip buttons which turn very smoothly and hold pitch as they should, and the "Standard" truss rod cover is a modern replacement. On the back of the headstock the "Les Paul - Deluxe" serial number decal is intact (an incorrect factory badge, given the reintroduction of the Standard as a non-special order model in '75).
All of the electronics work as they should, with the original quartet of CTS pots that date to the 5th week of '76. The gold hardware shows sparingly little wear, with clean pickup covers, Nashville bridge, and stoptail. The original plastic parts are present as well, and are exceptionally clean including the four gold reflector cap knobs.
In terms of cosmetic wear, this is a very well-cared for and lightly played 40+ year old guitar, and the Honeyburst finish is completely original with zero touchup or overspray. The maple cap presents very well with minimal wear, exhibiting some light scuffing across the pick path and a couple stray tiny nicks. There are some assorted finish scratches across the back and a few tiny nicks along the back body edges as well. The neck profile is very clean, bordering on pristine barring a couple light marks near fret 6 on the treble side of the profile.
The original hardshell case with purple plush interior is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $75, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
The three-piece maple neck retains its original smooth gloss Sunburst finish on the profile, highlighting the flame figuring that extends up the neck in the central cut of maple. The profile has a slender C shape at the nut with slight shoulders, tapering aggressively up the board and filling out with more heft and roundness in the higher registers, measuring .820" deep at the 1st fret and 1.035" at the 12th. The bound rosewood fretboard has been refretted with medium jumbo wire that has been leveled into “fretless wonder” territory, currently showing moderate, uniform wear on frets 1-2, with lighter wear extending beneath the plain strings until fret 7. The neck is straight, and the frets play cleanly in all registers up the 24 3/4” scale. The nut measures 1 11/16" in width and is an upgraded hand-carved piece of bone for optimal sustain and string-to-string balance. The headstock retains the original Gibson gold silkscreened "Les Paul Model" text along with the "Gibson" logo inlaid in pearl. The tuners are modern gold Gibson Deluxe bolt bushing double lines with greened tulip buttons which turn very smoothly and hold pitch as they should, and the "Standard" truss rod cover is a modern replacement. On the back of the headstock the "Les Paul - Deluxe" serial number decal is intact (an incorrect factory badge, given the reintroduction of the Standard as a non-special order model in '75).
All of the electronics work as they should, with the original quartet of CTS pots that date to the 5th week of '76. The gold hardware shows sparingly little wear, with clean pickup covers, Nashville bridge, and stoptail. The original plastic parts are present as well, and are exceptionally clean including the four gold reflector cap knobs.
In terms of cosmetic wear, this is a very well-cared for and lightly played 40+ year old guitar, and the Honeyburst finish is completely original with zero touchup or overspray. The maple cap presents very well with minimal wear, exhibiting some light scuffing across the pick path and a couple stray tiny nicks. There are some assorted finish scratches across the back and a few tiny nicks along the back body edges as well. The neck profile is very clean, bordering on pristine barring a couple light marks near fret 6 on the treble side of the profile.
The original hardshell case with purple plush interior is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $75, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
