1987 Gibson USA Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty”

For sale is a genuine 1987 Gibson USA Les Paul Custom in Ebony/Black, purchased new from a Gibson dealer in London circa 1987. A superb example of the classic “Black Beauty” Les Paul Custom, now approaching 40 years old. The serial number confirms the guitar as a 1987 Gibson, with the specification and appointments characteristic of the period. Specification: • Gibson USA Les Paul Custom • 1987 manufacture • Ebony/Black gloss finish • Mahogany body with carved maple top • Set mahogany neck • Bound ebony fingerboard • 22 frets • Mother-of-pearl block inlays • Multi-ply Custom binding • Original Gibson humbuckers with gold covers • 2 Volume / 2 Tone controls • 3-way pickup selector • Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece • Original gold-plated hardware and fittings • Gold Gibson/Grover tuners • Black pickguard and control knobs • Classic Custom split-diamond headstock inlay • Brass nut for improved sustain • Original Gibson hard case included The guitar is in very good condition for its age, with only minor signs of use consistent with a vintage instrument, and presents extremely well. It has always been kept in its Gibson hard case and has never been gigged live. A genuine 1980s Gibson USA Les Paul Custom with the highly desirable combination of 1987 manufacture, original Gibson pickups, original period hardware and fittings, excellent condition and original Gibson hard case. The brass nut provides enhanced sustain and resonance, complementing the naturally powerful tone of the Les Paul Custom. An excellent opportunity to acquire an increasingly sought-after vintage Gibson Black Beauty with strong provenance, distinctive period specification and superb playing and tonal characteristics.