1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom – Tobacco Sunburst – Serial 06210680

Offered here is an exceptional 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom in a classic Tobacco Sunburst finish, serial number 06210680. At 48 years old, this guitar is in remarkable condition and stands among the cleanest examples of a mid-’70s Les Paul Custom you are likely to encounter.

The guitar retains all-original components and shows minimal wear for its age — an increasingly rare combination for instruments from this era. Examples this well preserved are becoming exceptionally difficult to find.

🔥 Highlights & Features

• 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom
• Tobacco Sunburst finish
• Serial Number: 06210680
• All-original components
• Original “Fretless Wonder” frets
• Binding nibs intact
• One-piece mahogany body
• Carved maple top
• Maple neck
• Original German Schaller tuners
• Ebony fretboard with block inlays
• Gold hardware
• Dual original humbuckers

🎸 Condition

• Exceptional overall condition for a 48-year-old instrument
• Some minor cosmetic marks consistent with age, nothing structural
• Frets, binding, finish, and hardware remain unusually well preserved

This guitar has clearly lived a careful, low-wear life, making it far cleaner than most Les Paul Customs from the late ’70s.

📜 Provenance

• Originally purchased new by the owner of Carlsbro Sound Amplification (British company founded in 1959)
• Acquired in 2010 by an elderly gentleman and carefully stored
• Later sold to Essex Recording Studios, where it was purchased by me in 2020
• Stored since and only recently taken out for photography and setup

A detailed video from Keith at Essex Recording Studios (excellent guy and studio) is included, providing a close-up look at:

• Finish and top
• Neck and fret condition
• Hardware and electronics
• Overall originality

🛠️ Recent Professional Setup

Recently taken out for photography and professionally set up in October 2025 by
Pearson Instrument Repairs & Music Services (Wexford, Ireland):

• Pickguard reinstalled
• Electronics and hardware checked & cleaned
• Frets polished
• Fretboard oiled
• Fresh strings installed
  ➡️ Plays beautifully and is ready to go

📦 Case & Shipping

• Ships in the original Gibson hardshell case shown
• Guitar will be securely packed inside the case for transport

⭐ Why This Guitar?

Mid-’70s Les Paul Customs are already firmly established as desirable vintage instruments, and examples in this level of originality and condition are becoming increasingly scarce. With this guitar approaching its 50-year milestone, it represents a compelling opportunity for both serious collectors and discerning players.

A truly outstanding and unusually well-preserved 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom.

Shipping & Sale Terms:
This instrument is currently offered for sale within Europe only. Sale is completed exclusively through Reverb checkout to ensure full protection for both buyer and seller. Due to value and insurance requirements, international shipping outside Europe is not offered on this item.