Description

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Stand out on stage or with this addition your collection - a 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard Limited Edition, finished in eye-catching Metallic Red with vintage-correct Shaw Bucker pickups for enhanced clarity and punch.

Built during Gibson’s early ‘80s resurgence, this model features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple cap, a one-piece mahogany neck, and a bound rosewood fingerboard—delivering the sustain, warmth, and midrange growl Les Pauls are famous for.

The guitar features the rare "flip out" tuners that have built-in string winders.  These tuners alone are selling for some pretty serious dough!

The Shaw Bucker pickups—known for their PAF-inspired voicing—bring authentic vintage tone with modern reliability, making this guitar equally at home through a cranked tube amp or in the studio. Original gold hardware, including the Tune-O-Matic bridge remains intact, while a professional setup ensures instant playability. Whether you’re a collector seeking a rare limited-edition color or a player chasing classic Les Paul tone, this 1982 Metallic Red Standard is a true standout.

The original frets are in excellent shape.  The neck plays perfectly and the truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustment, if needed.

The only changed part appears to be the knobs and the strap buttons.  The electronics and pickups are original.
The case is original as well.

Key Features
Year/Model: 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard Limited Edition
Finish: Metallic Red (limited run)
Pickups: Shaw Bucker PAF-style humbuckers
Body: Mahogany with maple cap
Neck/Fretboard: One-piece mahogany neck, bound rosewood fretboard
Hardware: Original gold Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Rare "Flip Out" tuners
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, professional setup

Ships fully insured in a Gibson-style hardshell case. Elevate your tone and style with this rare 1982 Metallic Red Les Paul Standard!

Color: Metallic Red
Weight: 10lbs 1.5oz
Top: Bound Maple
Body: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
Frets: Original
Fret count: 22
Nut: Non Original
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .86"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: .99"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 38 7/16"
Lower bout: 12 7/8"
Waist: 7 1/8"
Upper bout: 9 1/16"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 7/8"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Tim Shaw Stamped Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.41k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Tim Shaw Stamped Humbucker
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.69k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original Gold Gibson Speedwinders
Knobs: Original
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case:
Notes:

Shipping policy:
There are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

Mahar's Vintage Guitars

Mahar's Vintage Guitars

1982
Gibson
Very Good
Metallic Red
Original Hard
5 Years
$4,595
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Chuck Mahar
530-570-1525
Online Only
12:01 PM
Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Usually available always, sometimes not so much, even at other times on other days.

Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.

All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.

Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.