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1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Factory Black Kahler Tremolo ~Killer RELIC~ Chainsaw Case 1970s USA LP

1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Factory Black Kahler Tremolo ~Killer RELIC~ Chainsaw Case 1970s USA LP

£2,100
GoodReverb14d agoLocal pickup available

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Good Bridge Music

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First Seen
26 October 2026
Last Seen
30 October 2026
Times Seen
3

About this listing

1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard Factory Black Kahler Tremolo ~Killer RELIC~ Chainsaw Case 1970s USA LP is a used item in good condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £2,100. It is offered by Good Bridge Music through Reverb. Local pickup is available. It is in our Guitars category. This listing is no longer listed on the shop; it may have sold or been withdrawn. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 26 October 2026 and last saw it on 30 October 2026. It has been seen 3 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.

From the seller

Up for sale is a killer 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard finished in Black, loaded with genuine late-’70s Gibson character, serious tone, and effortless playability. This is a substantial vintage Les Paul at 10 lbs 12 oz, delivering the thick, fat, authoritative sound these guitars are known for. The original humbuckers have tremendous midrange presence, excellent clarity under gain, and warm, woody character when rolled back. The neck profile falls somewhere between a traditional ’50s and ’60s Gibson carve, leaning toward the slimmer side. It feels fast and comfortable across the fingerboard, while the original frets still have plenty of usable life remaining. A Kahler tremolo system has been professionally installed, giving this vintage Les Paul expressive vibrato capability and making it a particularly distinctive player-grade example. 🎸 Details Brand: Gibson Model: Les Paul Standard Year: 1978 Era: 1970s Made In: USA Finish: Black Body Type: Solid Body Body Shape: Les Paul Handedness: Right-Handed String Configuration: 6-String Neck Profile: Slim ’50s/’60s Hybrid Profile Nut Width: 1 10/16" (1.625") Weight: 10 lbs 12 oz Pickups: Original Humbuckers Bridge/Tremolo: Kahler Tremolo – Professionally Installed Frets: Original – Plenty of Life Remaining Case: Original Gibson “Chainsaw” Hard Case with Red Interior 🎵 Tone & Playability This Les Paul has a very thick, fat and powerful voice with the unmistakable punch and sustain expected from a vintage Gibson. The humbuckers provide a strong, authoritative midrange with plenty of articulation under gain, while rolling the controls back produces warm and woody clean tones. The neck has a particularly comfortable slimmer vintage profile, making bends, faster runs, and extended playing feel effortless. 🎸 Kahler Tremolo A Kahler tremolo has been professionally installed, adding smooth and expressive vibrato functionality. Because the Kahler is not original to the guitar, this should be considered a permanent modification when evaluating the guitar from a collector standpoint. For a player, however, it makes this a particularly versatile vintage Les Paul. ✨ Condition Good Vintage / Killer Honest Relic Condition This guitar displays decades of genuine playing wear, including dings, scratches, finish wear, natural aging, and other cosmetic marks, resulting in a killer road-worn vintage appearance. This is real age and playing wear—not a modern factory relic treatment. The original frets still retain plenty of life and play cleanly. Most importantly: • No cracks reported • No structural issues reported • Original humbuckers • Original frets • Professionally installed Kahler tremolo • Genuine decades-old cosmetic wear The Kahler installation is a significant non-original modification and is fully disclosed. 📦 Original Gibson Chainsaw Case Included is the original Gibson “Chainsaw” molded hard case with red interior. These iconic late-1970s Gibson cases have become collectible pieces in their own right and make an excellent companion to this vintage Les Paul. 📦 Shipping USA – $97 Worldwide – $300 Shipped via UPS or DHL only, fully insured and professionally packed. 🌍 YES, WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! 🔥 KILLER 1978 GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD IN BLACK WITH ORIGINAL HUMBUCKERS, ORIGINAL FRETS, PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED KAHLER TREMOLO AND ORIGINAL RED-INTERIOR GIBSON CHAINSAW CASE. HEAVY, FAT-SOUNDING AND LOADED WITH REAL 1970s ROAD-WORN CHARACTER — A SERIOUS VINTAGE PLAYER’S LES PAUL. BUY IT NOW OR SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER! 🔥