USED Gibson / 1980 Les Paul Pro Deluxe Gold Top [11]

A rare 1980 Gibson Les Paul Pro Deluxe Gold Top featuring P-90 pickups and an ebony fingerboard.

Based on the Les Paul Deluxe but equipped with P-90 pickups instead of mini-humbuckers, the Pro Deluxe is a distinctive model that combines a thick, rich midrange with the clear response characteristic of single-coil pickups. In addition to the classic Gold Top look, its specifications—including an ebony fingerboard and a three-piece neck—give it a charm distinct from Les Paul Deluxe models of the same era.

Based on its serial number, this guitar is confirmed to have been manufactured in 1980. The P-90 pickups are clear-bobbin, wire-shielded types, offering the characteristic power and rich harmonics of the P-90. When played through distortion, it delivers a tone with a solid core and excellent sustain—retaining a moderate roughness while still conveying the characteristic thickness and sweetness of a Les Paul.

Featuring the three-piece neck characteristic of the Norlin-era Gibson, this is a guitar with the unique presence typical of vintage Gibsons.
Even among the rare Les Paul Pro Deluxe models equipped with P-90 pickups, this one stands out with its striking Gold Top finish, offering a distinct character and sound that sets it apart from the standard Les Paul Deluxe.

The volume pot is a CTS pot (date: 1378013) that matches the year of manufacture.
The tone pots appear to have been replaced, as indicated by the dates (R1379429, R1379322).
To preserve the original parts, the volume pot—which showed signs of scratching—has been cleaned only. Due to age-related wear, there is currently some slight scratching present.
The back of the neck has been treated with Relaxer.

Weather checking is visible on the back of the neck and parts of the body. There are numerous scratches on the back of the body, and several dents on the top of the body.
There is a crack in the binding. Additionally, scratches, dents, and rust or tarnish on the metal parts are visible throughout the instrument, giving it a vintage-like character.
Additionally, there is a lingering odor from the case, likely caused by storage conditions.
One of the locks on the included case is loose.

There are no noticeable issues with the neck, and it is in good playing condition.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 82680605
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Non-original hard case
Weight: 4.78 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.8 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
Radius: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL110 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

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