Sale Price:
$1,849.00
Original Price:
$1,899.00
1986 Gibson Les Paul Studio – Alpine White
This 1986 Gibson Les Paul Studio is a fantastic example of the highly sought after early Studio-era Les Paul and an absolute rock ’n’ roll machine. The Alpine White finish has naturally aged over nearly four decades, developing a beautiful creamy vintage hue that looks fantastic against the darker hardware and fingerboard.
The guitar is in good overall condition and shows the honest signs of nearly 40 years of use, including scratches, weather checking, chips, and various dings. None of it takes away from the character of this guitar—in fact, the natural aging gives it the kind of personality that's impossible to replicate on a new instrument. The neck feels exceptionally smooth and comfortable, and the electronics work as expected and sound great.
Best of all, this guitar is all original from head to toe and is loaded with a pair of highly desirable Tim Shaw humbuckers. Developed by Gibson during the 1980s as vintage-inspired, PAF-style pickups, Tim Shaw humbuckers have become increasingly sought after for their warm, articulate, dynamic character. They have plenty of output for rock but retain the clarity and responsiveness that make these early Gibson pickups so appealing.
The 1986 Les Paul Studio comes from the early years of the model and features the classic combination of a mahogany body, maple top, and mahogany neck, along with dot fingerboard inlays. The slightly thinner body gives the Studio a somewhat different feel from a traditional Les Paul Standard while retaining the unmistakable Gibson character.
The Alpine White finish is the real showstopper here. After decades of exposure and playing, the original white has aged naturally into a rich, creamy off-white that gives this guitar a distinctly vintage appearance. Combined with the honest play wear and checking, it looks like a guitar that's spent its life being played rather than sitting in a case.
Features
Year: 1986
Model: Gibson Les Paul Studio
Finish: Alpine White, naturally aged
Body: Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Dot Inlays
Pickups: Original Tim Shaw Humbuckers
Condition: Good, with honest vintage play wear, scratches, checking, chips, and dings
Originality: All original
Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case — beat up cosmetically but fully functional
The original Gibson hardshell case is included. The case has definitely seen some miles of its own, but remains functional and does its job of protecting this vintage Les Paul.
If you're looking for an early Les Paul Studio with real vintage character, original Tim Shaw pickups, and nearly 40 years of honest history, this one is a seriously cool example. The naturally aged Alpine White finish and all-original configuration make it a particularly appealing piece for both players and collectors.
1986 Gibson Les Paul Studio – Alpine White
This 1986 Gibson Les Paul Studio is a fantastic example of the highly sought after early Studio-era Les Paul and an absolute rock ’n’ roll machine. The Alpine White finish has naturally aged over nearly four decades, developing a beautiful creamy vintage hue that looks fantastic against the darker hardware and fingerboard.
The guitar is in good overall condition and shows the honest signs of nearly 40 years of use, including scratches, weather checking, chips, and various dings. None of it takes away from the character of this guitar—in fact, the natural aging gives it the kind of personality that's impossible to replicate on a new instrument. The neck feels exceptionally smooth and comfortable, and the electronics work as expected and sound great.
Best of all, this guitar is all original from head to toe and is loaded with a pair of highly desirable Tim Shaw humbuckers. Developed by Gibson during the 1980s as vintage-inspired, PAF-style pickups, Tim Shaw humbuckers have become increasingly sought after for their warm, articulate, dynamic character. They have plenty of output for rock but retain the clarity and responsiveness that make these early Gibson pickups so appealing.
The 1986 Les Paul Studio comes from the early years of the model and features the classic combination of a mahogany body, maple top, and mahogany neck, along with dot fingerboard inlays. The slightly thinner body gives the Studio a somewhat different feel from a traditional Les Paul Standard while retaining the unmistakable Gibson character.
The Alpine White finish is the real showstopper here. After decades of exposure and playing, the original white has aged naturally into a rich, creamy off-white that gives this guitar a distinctly vintage appearance. Combined with the honest play wear and checking, it looks like a guitar that's spent its life being played rather than sitting in a case.
Features
Year: 1986
Model: Gibson Les Paul Studio
Finish: Alpine White, naturally aged
Body: Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Dot Inlays
Pickups: Original Tim Shaw Humbuckers
Condition: Good, with honest vintage play wear, scratches, checking, chips, and dings
Originality: All original
Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case — beat up cosmetically but fully functional
The original Gibson hardshell case is included. The case has definitely seen some miles of its own, but remains functional and does its job of protecting this vintage Les Paul.
If you're looking for an early Les Paul Studio with real vintage character, original Tim Shaw pickups, and nearly 40 years of honest history, this one is a seriously cool example. The naturally aged Alpine White finish and all-original configuration make it a particularly appealing piece for both players and collectors.
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