WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio

MurphyLong · 08-08-2012, 12:21 PM

1983 Les Paul Studio, has some mojo on the headstock around the base of the machineheads. Asking $1,800.00. Located in Eastern NC, will ship on buyer's dime. Comes with original Chainsaw case.

You can PM me, email me patrickjhenninger@gmail.com or text me, 910-265-0334

--------------From Gruhn Guitars

We'd probably ask $1750 for it, maybe $2000.

-----Original Message-----
From: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont)
[mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 11:25 AM
To: Gruhn Guitars
Subject: RE: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood

I appreciate the effort you have put into helping me, Walter. Now I just have to determine a decent asking price...

-----Original Message-----
From: Gruhn xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 11:53 AM
To: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont)
Subject: RE: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood

Looks like some sort of limed mahogany, like the early Les Paul Specials (1955-56). There is also a light mahogany called primavera wood, which was used by some makers in the 1940s, but to my knowledge never by Gibson. It does not look the "korina" (African limba) wood that Gibson used on the Heritage Flying V, Moderne and Explorer reissues in 1982, although the korina look could have inspired this guitar.

The carved mahogany top is highly unusual. It was the original spec on the Les Paul Custom, but from 1970 on, they used a maple top cap.

The dot inlays appeared on a carved-top Les Paul in the early 1980s, on early versions of the Les Paul Studio.

This could have been some sort of prototype... I don't know of anyone who was involved in Gibson production at that time to direct you to.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont)
[mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 10:34 AM
To: xxxxxxxx
Subject: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood

Mystery to me, but only because I'm apparently incapable of finding the email they sent me. I appreciate your help, and I have the guitar with me, so I can send any specific pictures that may further clarify.

Our email systems at work have been acting up, hopefully the attachments come through.

Patrick J. Henninger - HDISCA/HDIDST, MCTS, DCSE, Security + Computer Support Specialist (Contractor) Naval Hospital - Camp Lejeune
910-450-4680

fairlanericky · 08-08-2012, 09:03 PM

Is that a refin? The Alder looks pretty good. Looks like a one piece maple neck too. GLWS

Ric

TheJrAce · 08-08-2012, 09:53 PM

Price?

EDIT: Just saw cash offers. Sorry about that.

MurphyLong · 08-09-2012, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairlanericky

Is that a refin? The Alder looks pretty good. Looks like a one piece maple neck too. GLWS

Ric

Not refinished, the only thing that isn't factory original would be the strings...
The neck is 1-piece, it's a tone-monster (but everyone says that about their LP, don't they?)

Sinster · 08-09-2012, 10:13 AM

Seriously this isn't ebay. Just post what you want for it and be done with it. You can't charge extra for the Mojo

scottyk · 08-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Had one like that, it's color is called "All Natural."
And yes, please post your price!

fairlanericky · 08-09-2012, 07:18 PM

I'd not seen one in this finish. I like it. GLWS

Ric

MurphyLong · 08-09-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm taking it in for appraisal this weekend, I'll update with a price by Monday.

Sinster · 08-09-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphyLong

I'm taking it in for appraisal this weekend, I'll update with a price by Monday.

I'm pretty sure that if you post in "Gibson Les Paul" section you could get a ball park figure as well. There is a lot of knowledgeable people there that could guide you in the right direction. You don't want the place you are taking it try and get it for less.

jmp2204 · 08-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphyLong

I'm taking it in for appraisal this weekend, I'll update with a price by Monday.

don't let them tell you what the blue book sez

MurphyLong · 08-09-2012, 07:55 PM

I don't do the Blue Book on anything, cars, guns, or guitars. I posted in in the Les Paul section as well...

MurphyLong · 08-10-2012, 03:31 PM

Sold!

scottyk · 08-10-2012, 06:15 PM

We are all happy for you

captain tightpants · 08-10-2012, 06:20 PM

Congrats on the sale, those original Studios are pretty cool!!

I am, however, at a loss to understand that Gruhn's "expert" is unaware the original '83 Studios bodies were made of alder. Aren't they supposed to know this shit?

MurphyLong · 08-10-2012, 07:16 PM

It wasn't alder.

captain tightpants · 08-10-2012, 07:21 PM

I'll concede I can't tell for sure in a photograph, but it sure looks like alder to me, and I know the '83 Studios WERE alder. Nothing wrong with it, just a little confused why experts in the field would not know that.

fairlanericky · 08-10-2012, 07:26 PM

My 84 is Alder body/cap w/Maple neck.

Ric

captain tightpants · 08-10-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairlanericky

My 84 is Alder body/cap w/Maple neck.

Ric

Yeah, they didn't make them like that for long, maybe one year.

fairlanericky · 08-10-2012, 08:09 PM

My understanding is that the "Studio" was Alder for 83-85. As for the "Studio Standard" & "Studio Custom" I'm not sure but my guess would be Mahogany/Maple.

Ric

08-08-2012, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
MurphyLong Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio 1983 Les Paul Studio, has some mojo on the headstock around the base of the machineheads. Asking $1,800.00. Located in Eastern NC, will ship on buyer's dime. Comes with original Chainsaw case. You can PM me, email me patrickjhenninger@gmail.com or text me, 910-265-0334 --------------From Gruhn Guitars We'd probably ask $1750 for it, maybe $2000. -----Original Message----- From: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont) [mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 11:25 AM To: Gruhn Guitars Subject: RE: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood I appreciate the effort you have put into helping me, Walter. Now I just have to determine a decent asking price... -----Original Message----- From: Gruhn xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 11:53 AM To: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont) Subject: RE: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood Looks like some sort of limed mahogany, like the early Les Paul Specials (1955-56). There is also a light mahogany called primavera wood, which was used by some makers in the 1940s, but to my knowledge never by Gibson. It does not look the "korina" (African limba) wood that Gibson used on the Heritage Flying V, Moderne and Explorer reissues in 1982, although the korina look could have inspired this guitar. The carved mahogany top is highly unusual. It was the original spec on the Les Paul Custom, but from 1970 on, they used a maple top cap. The dot inlays appeared on a carved-top Les Paul in the early 1980s, on early versions of the Les Paul Studio. This could have been some sort of prototype... I don't know of anyone who was involved in Gibson production at that time to direct you to. Walter -----Original Message----- From: Henninger, Patrick J. (Cont) [mailto:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 10:34 AM To: xxxxxxxx Subject: 1983 Gibson Les Paul Mystery wood Mystery to me, but only because I'm apparently incapable of finding the email they sent me. I appreciate your help, and I have the guitar with me, so I can send any specific pictures that may further clarify. Our email systems at work have been acting up, hopefully the attachments come through. Patrick J. Henninger - HDISCA/HDIDST, MCTS, DCSE, Security + Computer Support Specialist (Contractor) Naval Hospital - Camp Lejeune 910-450-4680 Last edited by MurphyLong; 08-10-2012 at 11:44 AM.

08-08-2012, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
fairlanericky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent, Wa Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Is that a refin? The Alder looks pretty good. Looks like a one piece maple neck too. GLWS Ric __________________ 84 Ebony Studio 12 White Blonde MJT Tele 12 Surf Green MJT Tele Line6 SpiderValve Mk II "shattered dreams, empty streets, runnin' from the law man"

08-08-2012, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheJrAce Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,820 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Price? EDIT: Just saw cash offers. Sorry about that. __________________ NYC Tonemojo Agent

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Sinster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: M*ssholechusetts Posts: 7,061 Thanks: 79 Thanked 287 Times in 117 Posts Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Seriously this isn't ebay. Just post what you want for it and be done with it. You can't charge extra for the Mojo scottyk likes this. __________________ GIBSON LES PAUL, THE OTHER CRACK!!! BFG Owner Group

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scottyk Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wrightsville, Pa. Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Had one like that, it's color is called "All Natural." And yes, please post your price! __________________ 1954 Gibson LP Junior 1959 Gibson LP Junior 1980 Gibson LP Tobacco Burst Custom 1984 Gibson LP Cherry Burst Studio Custom 1987 Fender Black Stratocaster Plus 1990 Gibson LP Sunburst Junior 1995 Gibson LP Vintage White Studio 1995 PRS Black Sunburst Custom 10 Top 1997 Gibson LP Wine Red Standard 2009 Gibson SG Black Standard Marshall Studio 15 Amp(s) Orange Dual Terror Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cab Roland BC60 Blues Cube

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08-09-2012, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
fairlanericky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent, Wa Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio I'd not seen one in this finish. I like it. GLWS Ric __________________ 84 Ebony Studio 12 White Blonde MJT Tele 12 Surf Green MJT Tele Line6 SpiderValve Mk II "shattered dreams, empty streets, runnin' from the law man"

08-09-2012, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
MurphyLong Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio I'm taking it in for appraisal this weekend, I'll update with a price by Monday.

08-09-2012, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
MurphyLong Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio I don't do the Blue Book on anything, cars, guns, or guitars. I posted in in the Les Paul section as well...

08-10-2012, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
MurphyLong Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Sold!

08-10-2012, 06:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
scottyk Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wrightsville, Pa. Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio We are all happy for you __________________ 1954 Gibson LP Junior 1959 Gibson LP Junior 1980 Gibson LP Tobacco Burst Custom 1984 Gibson LP Cherry Burst Studio Custom 1987 Fender Black Stratocaster Plus 1990 Gibson LP Sunburst Junior 1995 Gibson LP Vintage White Studio 1995 PRS Black Sunburst Custom 10 Top 1997 Gibson LP Wine Red Standard 2009 Gibson SG Black Standard Marshall Studio 15 Amp(s) Orange Dual Terror Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cab Roland BC60 Blues Cube

08-10-2012, 06:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
captain tightpants Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the pit rubbing the lotion on it's skin. It doesn't like the hose. Posts: 12,300 Thanks: 184 Thanked 174 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio Congrats on the sale, those original Studios are pretty cool!! I am, however, at a loss to understand that Gruhn's "expert" is unaware the original '83 Studios bodies were made of alder. Aren't they supposed to know this shit?

08-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
MurphyLong Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio It wasn't alder.

08-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
captain tightpants Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the pit rubbing the lotion on it's skin. It doesn't like the hose. Posts: 12,300 Thanks: 184 Thanked 174 Times in 32 Posts Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio I'll concede I can't tell for sure in a photograph, but it sure looks like alder to me, and I know the '83 Studios WERE alder. Nothing wrong with it, just a little confused why experts in the field would not know that.

08-10-2012, 07:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
fairlanericky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent, Wa Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio My 84 is Alder body/cap w/Maple neck. Ric captain tightpants likes this. __________________ 84 Ebony Studio 12 White Blonde MJT Tele 12 Surf Green MJT Tele Line6 SpiderValve Mk II "shattered dreams, empty streets, runnin' from the law man"

08-10-2012, 08:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
fairlanericky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent, Wa Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: WTS 1983 Les Paul Studio My understanding is that the "Studio" was Alder for 83-85. As for the "Studio Standard" & "Studio Custom" I'm not sure but my guess would be Mahogany/Maple. Ric captain tightpants likes this. __________________ 84 Ebony Studio 12 White Blonde MJT Tele 12 Surf Green MJT Tele Line6 SpiderValve Mk II "shattered dreams, empty streets, runnin' from the law man"

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