For Sale: 1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty – Ebony | Tim Shaw Pickups | Original Chainsaw Case

Up for sale is a 1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty in Ebony, complete with its original Gibson chainsaw hard-shell case.

This is a well-played, 100% original early-'80s Les Paul Custom loaded with two particularly desirable period features: its original Tim Shaw humbuckers and Gibson speed-winder tuners.

At 11 lbs 2 oz, this is a substantial vintage Les Paul Custom with an ebony fingerboard and the unmistakable look and character that comes from more than four decades of genuine use.

Condition

Very Good – 8/10

This guitar has definitely been played and shows plenty of honest vintage wear, including scratches, dings, finish checking, clear-coat/finish wear, and wear on the back.

Rather than a pristine collector piece, this is a vintage Black Beauty that proudly shows its age and history.

The guitar remains 100% original, including its sought-after Tim Shaw pickups and Gibson speed-winder tuners.

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of its cosmetic condition.

Playability

The guitar has been set up and plays beautifully, with comfortable action and smooth, clean playability across the entire neck with no buzzing or dead spots.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Custom

• Year: 1982

• Finish: Ebony / Black Beauty

• Serial Number: 82072508

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Nut Width: 1.70"

• Neck Depth: .83" at 1st Fret / .97" at 12th Fret

• Pickups: Original Tim Shaw Humbuckers

• Tuners: Original Gibson Speed-Winder Tuners

• Originality: 100% Original

• Weight: 11 lbs 2 oz

• Case: Original Gibson Chainsaw Hard-Shell Case

Original Tim Shaw Pickups

One of the biggest highlights of this Les Paul Custom is its pair of original Tim Shaw humbuckers.

Shaw-era Gibson humbuckers have become particularly desirable among vintage Gibson players and collectors, and having the original pickups still intact is an important part of this guitar's appeal.

Combined with the ebony fingerboard and substantial weight of this early-'80s Custom, they make this a particularly interesting example from the period.

Original Gibson Speed-Winder Tuners

The guitar also retains its distinctive original Gibson speed-winder tuners, another recognizable period-correct feature that helps preserve the character and originality of this 1982 Custom.

With the guitar remaining 100% original and accompanied by its original Gibson chainsaw case, this is a compelling example for anyone looking for an honest, played-in vintage Black Beauty rather than a restored or heavily modified instrument.

Transparency & Photos

The photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.

Close-up images taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set to clearly show the scratches, dings, finish checking, finish wear, back wear, and other signs of age and use.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars and basses arrive in better condition than expected.

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