FT 1983 Les Paul Studio Standard Custom Shop Edition

[acemcguire]

Hello,
I am new to this forum, but I've been a regular at The Gear Page for several years now and I have 100 percent positive feedback on ebay (acemcguire). I have an interesting Les Paul I wanted to put out for possible trade and I figure there might be someone here that was interested in it. Details are below. Thanks!


have an interesting 1983 Les Paul Studio Standard in Cherry Sunburst that I am considering trading. As many of you know, Gibson offered a number of options for their studio guitars in the early 80s. This is one of the studio "standards" which has a bound body, but dot neck and decal logo. I've read that these were alder and maple, but I can't confirm. This one is particularly interesting because it has "Custom Shop Edition" stamped on the headstock. It's serial number 82553527, which dates it from Sept. 1983 in Kalamazoo.

Currently it has Tonepros Kluson tuners, but I do have the originals on hand. I also upgraded the wiring with RS Guitarworks vintage wiring harness with bumblebee caps, but I have the original wiring harness on hand as well.

The pickups are uncovered double-black Shaws. I purchased the guitar with 496/498Ts in it, but I recently acquired a set of 1982 Shaws that went into it. I have the original chainsaw case as well.

It's very lightweight for a Paul, due to the slightly thinner body as well as alder wood. Sounds great and very bluesy. Playing it, I automatically start hearing Billy Gibbons or Cream era Clapton style riffs. The neck is a comfortable 60s carve. The frets are low and wide and allow you to set up effortless action. The guitar is in very good condition for its age, but has a few minor dings on the sides and some belt buckle rash.

I'm not really sure how to price this as I'm not sure about the Custom Shop Edition designation. I'd like to put it out there mostly for trades for other Les Pauls or Gibsons.