Gibson / Les Paul Deluxe / 1980 / Cherry Sunburst / Guitar For Sale
A vibey, well-played 1980 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in a bold and vibrant Cherry Sunburst, this one's clearly been someone's go-to guitar - and for good reason. With plenty of honest edge wear, a worn-in neck that feels superb in the hand, and loads of natural mojo, it's a textbook example of how the good ones always get played!
Like it's Tobacco Sunburst sibling that we currently have in stock from the same year, this is a post-sandwich body Norlin-era build, featuring a solid mahogany body, carved maple top, and a 3-piece maple neck with volute. The finish has aged beautifully, with just the right amount of fading and wear to give it that seasoned rock 'n' roll look.
The mini humbuckers give this Deluxe its signature sound - tight, punchy, and clear, with just enough growl when pushed. It's a sound that cuts through, with a midrange focus that works brilliantly in a band mix. The original Nashville bridge and amber speed knobs are present and correct, while the tuners have been swapped for Kluson-style replacements, with some visible holes from the original set.
The neck plays beautifully - smooth and broken-in from years of use - and combined with the naturally resonant body, it makes this one an addictive player. If you're after a vintage Les Paul Deluxe with soul, tone, and the scars to prove it, this is it! Not a case queen - just a proper, road-hardened Gibson that feels as good as it sounds. A killer Norlin-era workhorse!
ATB Guitars, UK
Hello we’re ATB Guitars.
We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.
Payment and p/x:
All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc.
Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.
Postage and shipping:
We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:
UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275