USED Gibson / 1989 Les Paul Custom Ebony [11]

A traditional Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1989.
Featuring a striking Ebony finish paired with gold hardware, this guitar showcases the luxurious details typical of a high-end model, including body and neck binding, block inlays, and split diamond inlays on the headstock.

The body combines a maple top with a mahogany back, while the neck is made of mahogany with an ebony fingerboard. It features the thick body construction characteristic of a Les Paul, along with the sleek, refined appearance unique to the Custom model. The hardware—including the gold Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece—is finished with a cohesive, unified look.

It is equipped with vintage Gibson “The Original” HB-R and HB-L pickups. The front pickup is an HB-R, and the rear is an HB-L, both featuring mesh-wound shielded wiring. These are the distinctive pickups found on Gibson instruments from the late 1980s, and their specifications—which differ from today’s standard humbuckers—are a highlight unique to this era.

The Les Paul Custom stands apart from the Les Paul Standard with its luxurious finish and high-quality materials, including an ebony fingerboard. Nicknamed “Black Beauty” for its elegant, tuxedo-like appearance, this model exudes the distinctive style characteristic of late 1980s Gibson guitars.
The wiring around the toggle switch has been repaired and insulated with heat-shrink tubing. It is currently functioning properly.
There are signs of paint touch-ups near the neck joint on the G-string side, on the back of the headstock, and near the end of the body.
There is paint discoloration around the endpin. The tip of the headstock has chipped paint and a dent.
In addition, there are numerous scratches and small dents scattered throughout the body; while there are no major scratches visible from the front, the guitar shows signs of reasonable wear and tear.
There are no noticeable issues with the neck, and it is in good playing condition.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches are present, but the instrument is suitable for normal use.

Serial Number: 82689540
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Genuine hard case
Weight: 4.70 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: 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: 43.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.2 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
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, wiring repair

* 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 height, 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.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
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