https://usedelectricguitars.org Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:35:46 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://usedelectricguitars.org/2019/01/03/1979-gibson-les-paul-gold-top-in-original-chainsaw-case-time-capsule-example/ https://usedelectricguitars.org/2019/01/03/1979-gibson-les-paul-gold-top-in-original-chainsaw-case-time-capsule-example/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:45:17 +0000 http://usedelectricguitars.org/2019/01/03/1979-gibson-les-paul-gold-top-in-original-chainsaw-case-time-capsule-example/













ITS THE VINYL COUNTDOWN. Welcome to’Its the vinyl countdown’ music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them. PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT. ORIGINAL GIBSON LES PAUL GUITAR. 1979 GOLD TOP STANDARD. SUPERB PLAYER, IN INCREDIBLE CONDITION THROUGHOUT. AND IN THE ORIGINAL CHAINSAW PROTECTOR CASE. STRAIGHT OUT THE SHOWROOM- A TIME CAPSULE EXAMPLE! THE GUITAR WHICH WAS IN STORAGE FOR DECADES, WAS BOUGHT A WHILE BACK AND USED ON SOME RECORDING SESSIONS, BUT NEVER GIGGED. IT PLAYS AND SOUNDS EXCEPTIONAL.. OK, a few things so you know what you are looking at here. FIRSTLY- IT HAS BEEN STAMPED’SECOND’ ON THE BACK OF THE HEADSTOCK. Stamped under the correct serial number (1st and 5th number confirming it is a 1979 model). We were told the original finish was not up to scratch so hence why it was probably stamped’SECOND’. We have had other’seconds’ over the years and in all cases it was the paint finish that made the guitar a second.. It was resprayed years ago , and as it has been hardly used, it looks like it is straight out the factory! TO CONFIRM – INCREDIBLE WITH NO MARKS AND BEAUTIFUL CREAMY PROPER GOLD FINISH LIKE THE 70s LES PAULS. Trust us there are ZERO issues anywhere on this guitar. IT’S A GENUINE 1979, with MAPLE NECK, ROSEWOOD BOARD AND IT IS A HEAVY OLD BEAST AS MANY WERE FROM THAT ERA We love them! THE ACTION IS LOW AND THE BOARD & INLAYS ARE PRISTINE. ALSO NOTE, THE’WIDER FLARE LONGER HEADSTOCK. Which gives the impression the Gibson logo is lower down, this is correct, in fact there are not many around of these style headstocks, but you can see them occassionally and this is typical of 1979 models. The headstock shows no dings or marks. Also note – The guitar has been refretted, and a top job done. The knobs, switch, and’Gibson’ stamped machine heads are all original, but we cannot verify if the bridge and tailpiece are as they are again.. THE BACK OF THE GUITAR IS ALSO IMMACULATE, JUST THE LIGHTEST INDENTATIONS BUT NO BUCKLE RASH AT ALL.. PROVING THIS GUITAR WAS NEVER ROAD TESTED OR GIGGED HARDLY AT ALL. THE ORIGINAL’CHAINSAW’ CASE ALSO FITS THE STORY PERFECTLY, AS IT TOO IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. Note – THE PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED THE CATCHES, NO IDEA WHY, BUT OTHERWISE ITS NEARLY MINT. So there you go! IF YOU WANT A REAL’TIME CAPSULE’ 1979 LES PAUL. THIS REALLY IS A BEAUTY & A FANTASTIC INVESTMENT SET TO SOAR. Please see below additional information from the previous owner who has very kindly pointed out some even BETTER news! I bought it in March 2001 from the 2nd owner (who never gigged it) and with the exception of the top and frets. It was in exactly the same condition then as it is now -time warp. The bridge and stop bar were as new when I got it and I did not change them. The whole guitar was NOT resprayed. I had just the top painted by Dan MacPherson before he moved to British Columbia. The frets were very low when I got it as it had been well played but not gigged. Refret by Jim Fleeting of Manchester. Cheers and have a good Xmas! ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then’signed delivered’ to your door- and to date we have nad NO damaged items! For peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. The item “1979 GIBSON LES PAUL GOLD TOP in original Chainsaw case TIME CAPSULE EXAMPLE” is in sale since Friday, November 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “itsthevinylcountdown” and is located in Bognor Regis. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia.

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One of a kind 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom, wine red with Chainsaw case. None of the electronics have ever been opened or touched, no wear on the neck, no buckle rash, just a beautiful guitar! Rich wine red color and white binding that has matured to a more creamy yellow. I bought this guitar new in a music store in Germany in 1978 with grand illusions of rock stardom or at least instant cool factor for my 18 year self LOL! Turns out I really wasn’t that talented of a guitar player or that dedicated to practicing, so the guitar sat in my closet in Germany for 10 years until it followed me to the US where it sat in a new closet. After 40 years of mostly closet time, I finally convinced myself that it should really go to somebody who will play and appreciate it. Please let me know if you would like more pictures or have any questions. The item “Vintage 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red with Chainsaw case Original owner” is in sale since Wednesday, August 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “ablickle” and is located in Long Beach, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Gibson
• Product Line: Gibson Les Paul
• Model: Custom
• Body Color: Red

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This is a rare SG if it had only the Tarback pickups which are extraordinary Bill Lawrence designed and are stellar blues and rock and metal pups but also cross effortless into jazz with the right peripherals. But what makes it really rare is that it is also a solid Walnut guitar–beautiful grain in the wood and very resonant with great sustain–only a handful of these made. In all other ways it is an SG meaning it rocks–there is no damage–no repair–the headstock is intact–the heel solid and the neck angle perfect–the fret board is good and the frets are good–the binding is excellent and the tuners hold tune as they should. The case is original–some of the padding will need to be glues back in place–i always have it on a wall so never messed with the case–it’s all there but loose and i never got around to glueing it back in place–take about 5 minutes–the case is missing the logo but the latches are all accounted for and work. The item “Rare Gibson 1976 SG Standard Tarback pups Walnut body & Original Chainsaw Case” is in sale since Thursday, May 17, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “glemons3p26″ and is located in Port Townsend, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Body Color: Walnut
• String Configuration: 6 String
• Model: Melody Maker
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Dexterity: Right-Handed
• Model Year: 1976
• Body Material: Solid Wood
• Brand: Gibson
• Body Type: solid

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