The guitar sounds absolutely incredible, with an amazing feel and is quick to bond with. DIABLO GUITARS - AXES OF EVIL! The frets are excellent condition and original. Thread starter Michael Hunter; Start date Oct 18, 2018; Yes, or more Votes: 0 0.0% No, less than that Votes: 9 100.0% It's priceless Votes: 0 0.0% . Everything on the guitar is original. The guitar was designed by factory manager John Huis and his team with input from and endorsement by guitarist Les Paul.Its typical design features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top and a single cutaway, a mahogany set-in neck with a rosewood fretboard, two pickups with . I've been interested in Les Paul Custom Lites, Studio Lites for over a decade. The neck volute introduced in 1970 was also phased out by 1980. Overall, I would rate the condition a solid 8 out of 10. Les Paul Standard 1988. Description. Started by Catatafish; Today at 1:24 PM; Replies: 55; Guitars in General. - Neck pickup ring has been replaced, original was broken as pictured. . . The first thing I purchased when I got my first credit card out of college in 1988 was a black Gibson Les Paul Lite. Even better, the solid-body axe . Just a few light scratches on the back and a few light scratches on the pickguard. These are hard not to love. Please see pictures for full cosmetic details. 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom LH, Tobacco SB with original hard shell case included . Instrument is used, but in very good condition. 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom. This guitar is in very good condition and in perfect working order. Frets show some light wear. I can only tell you from owning this LP and a '89 ES 335 dot, they both have these PU's. I have a 1989 Gibson product line up brochure and it lists the pickups as R4 and L8 humbuckers for the LP Custom, but from the pic you can see it says HB-R on the bottom. Color Black. It's a medium shape that gets slightly larger as you go up. ONE OF A KIND! 9/11/2020. - Guitar is in great condition and plays wonderfully. King. Gibson Brands ; Gibson Custom ; 1988 LP Gold Top Prehistoric 1956 Limited signed by Les Paul on pickguard . 2009 - Gibson - Nighthawk. 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom in white finish in original condition. Chicago . The "Show Case Edition" was limited to 200 units based on a Les . So it's super easy to play open chords, and equally easy and comfortable to play single notes/solo past the 12th fret. This is as good of playing LP that you'll ever get! There are scratches, dings, and a little wear on the back. Free Shipping. - The 1988 SG Custom is supposed to come with three "1959 Les Paul Reissue" pickups. Years of Production: 1953 - 1960 (switched to SG body), 1968 - present. Visit Store See Inventory. The "Show Case Edition" was limited to 200 units based on a Les Paul Custom Lite, using active EMG pickups and . Pre-Owned. Gibson / Les Paul Custom Lite / 1988 / Metalli Red / Guitar. Overall, I would rate the condition a solid 7.5 out of 10. Case Hard. orig. By kapepper, October 18, 2011 in Gibson USA. By 1977, the traditional two ply was again the standard on the Les Paul Custom. Product Description. Used - Very Good. Epiphone manufactures 2 variations, one with a traditional Tune-o-matic bridge and one with a Bigsby B6 vibrato unit. This guitar is in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The Mahogany back is about half as thick as any normal LP. The Reissue was an immediate hit with Les Paul lovers, since it had features that were closer to a 1959 . I've owned a few, but I've never seen an '88 Custom Lite with a Floyd,as far as I . 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite Metallic Sunset! Product Details. Make Gibson. There are some scratches, dings and wear on the back. Contact; Store Policies; George Coutretsis 773-472-3333. . Plugged in, this axe has some really nice meaty growls and great tones! Grab it while it's still available! It has a Suhr SSV in the neck and a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker in the bridge position. 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Cherry Sunburst with Gibson "The Original" Bill Lawrence pick ups, all original. If . It plays great, has a perfect neck and a quick action. $2,199.00. Condition Good. I think I paid around $1200 for it at the time, and it had no scratches or marks. Aesthetically it looks cool with the Zippo pickup and the chunky chrome of the Wonderbar. It's a well done repair and the guitar plays nicely! For sale is a near mint condition 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite Showcase Edition Goldtop. For sale is a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Silverburst Showcase Edition with original case and COA. There are some light scratches, a few tiny dings, and a little bit of wear on the back. Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. The neck pickup is a 1965 DeArmond Zippo pickup from a Kay guitar. The LP cusom lites were only made for 3 years between 87-90. I've got a 1988 Les Paul Custom Showcase Edition that I got on the cheap from my friend. New Price + $80 Shipping. This Axe has an awesome vibe! This guitar is in excellent condition, with only a minor ding on the headstock (see photos on Reverb). Located in: Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States. It also has a tummy contour, rounded edges and no . Comes with . It is all original, and comes in a non-Gibson HSC that was original to the guitar when I got it. . It's from a limited run of 200, and it's the only time Gibson offered this finish. Press J to jump to the feed. For sale is a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom in a beautiful Ebony Black Beauty with a non-original case. Check this beauty out.Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1988! Gibson Les Paul Custom 1977 Wine Red T-tops OHSC great condition For your viewing pleasure a Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Burst 1988 100% Original This guitar was purchased from an Authorized Gibson Dealer which brokered the deal from a private seller. $1,700. Gibson Les Paul Custom Limited Colours Edition 1990 Trans White with Original Hard Shell Case. or Best Offer +$69.00 shipping. The bridge pickup is my copy of a Firebird mini humbucker. RARE! - light/medium checking on front and back of body, light buckle rash . This guitar has the tone and playability you would expect from a Les Paul Custom. The Blue Book Says: LES PAUL CUSTOM (1968-PRESENT, LPC-) - single cutaway Les Paul-style one-piece mahogany/maple body (mahogany body with a maple top, 1968-69, 1977-present) or three-piece mahogany/maple "pancake" body (one thin maple layer sandwiched by two . All original. Used - Excellent . No dings, dents, breaks or repairs. The 335 lists R4 and L6 humbuckers. Outstanding clean 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite - Goldtop "Showcase Edition", all original and in near mint condition! - The 1988 and 1989 catalog photos do show "Les Paul Custom" engraved on the black truss rod adjustment covers and small white pickguard plates. Trusted for. Outstanding clean 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite - Goldtop "Showcase Edition", all original and in near mint condition! Notice the back of the hi "E" tuner. $6,000. Add to Cart. This is an absolutely beautiful. This guitar is all original, in very good to excellent condition, showing some light playing wear, overall, quite nice. Made for one year only and available in ebony, white and a very 80's "Nuclear Yellow." Carved maple top, mahogany back and neck thru body. Gibson USA. Used - Excellent. Vintage 1973 or 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar USA + $60.00 shipping + $60.00 shipping + $60.00 shipping. Outstanding clean 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite in rare "Sunset Metallic" - finish (Fender would call it "Burgundy Mist), all original and in absolutely mint condition! It is probably the cleanest and most unique looking guitar I have ever owned. This is a beautiful guitar! Gibson Protector case Super clean 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Winered finish with gold hardware in excellent condition for its age. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts I'm planning to acquire a Gibson Les Paul Standard 1988 (Cherry Sunburst). Upon its reintroduction, the Les Paul Custom differed from those of the '50s in . Gibson See more. 22 watchers Vintage Sunburst. Gibson Les Paul Custom SG. Plays like butter! Outstanding clean 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite - Goldtop "Showcase Edition", all original and in near mint condition! Makes you want to plug it in and just get carried away by the sweet tunes. Original hardshell case includedTop: Carved Maple with cream binding, 7 ply purflingBody: Thin Mahogany body . If you are looking for a great "old school" LP that you can really tear into this is the ticket, right here! - Frets in great condition and plenty of life no indentations. Like the Les Paul Standard, the Les Paul Custom was replaced with the SG body style at the end of 1960. Up for sale is an exceptionally clean / collector's grade 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite in its original and hard to find Sunset Metallic Finish. Limited to only 200 made worldwide, this guitar features EMG pickups, push/pull pots, and an extra thin body. Gibson Les Paul Custom 1983 - Wine Red - All Original. Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Wine Red Finish! Gibson Les Paul Standard / SG 1962. Really shimmery highs that don't get harsh. The original Les Paul and Les Paul Custom were not brought back until 1968. It's in otherwise very good condition with light wear around the body. . There are scratches, dings, and some finish checking and chipping by the binding seem on the . Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Greeny. This one is one of the rare ones that has a one . The main difference between the LPC Lite and a regular LP is the thickness of the body. Les Paul Studio Lite in Ebony finish 24 frets with tune-o-matic/stopbar (some came with KB-X tailpiece tremolo system licensed by steinberger) in Nashville, Tennessee in 1988. There are some scratches, dings throughout, wear on the back, and some tarnish to the gold hardware. $700 Off. She rocks and deserves a playing partner! It has been tested, reviewed, photographed and put back in it's case. Gibson provided instruments for made for each guest, which included the likes of Eddie Van Halen and B.B. 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