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1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silver Streak

Gibson · #030148
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.030148
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID56961
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The Story

1983 Les Paul Custom Silver Streak

Here's a vintage '83 Les Paul Custom in a rare Silver Streak finish. The color has a bit of sparkle to it, but not enough that it would be over the top or too attention-grabbing in ways you wouldn't want it to be. The guitar features a 3-piece maple neck, ebony fretboard with mother of pearl block inlays, and multi-ply binding as all Customs do. The capacitors have been changed to K40Y-9 Russian PIO caps, and the original Shaw humbuckers are still there. The guitar has classic '80s Gibson hardware in the diamond-shaped strap pins, and the famous flip-out crank tuners. It's in excellent cosmetic condition: there's some lacquer checking around the body, and one spot of greening to the silver color on the back of the body, no dents, dings or any fretwear. The neck is a very comfortable medium "C" profile, and the original Gibson 'chainsaw' hard case is included.

Includes: Original Gibson Chainsaw Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Silver Streak Finish
  • Mahogany Top and Mahogany Body
  • 3-Piece Maple Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Mother-Of-Pearl Block Inlays
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 1-11/16" Neck Width at Nut
  • 22 Frets
  • Original Shaw Humbucker Pickups
  • Caps Changed to K40Y-9 Russian PIO Caps
  • Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls
  • Three Way Selector Switch
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Gibson Flip-Out Crank Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • 10 lbs, 8 oz.
  • .820" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .980" Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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