{"product_id":"1986-gibson-les-paul-custom-ferrari-red-patent-pickups-w-chainsaw-case","title":"1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom Ferrari Red Patent # Pickups w\/ Chainsaw Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom – Rare Ferrari Red | Factory Second | Original Chainsaw Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the extremely rare and striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrari Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish, complete with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson chainsaw hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrari Red is one of the coolest and much less commonly seen finishes from this era, and it looks incredible against the traditional Les Paul Custom appointments, including the ebony fingerboard, multi-ply binding, block inlays, and gold hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven better, this example remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including its original Gibson Patent # humbuckers and original electronics. The potentiometers date to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consistent with the year of manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has definitely been played over the years and shows plenty of honest cosmetic wear, but it remains a great-playing, great-sounding vintage Les Paul Custom with tons of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a played vintage guitar and shows honest cosmetic wear throughout, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratches throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious small dings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear on the back of the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral finish and hardware aging consistent with use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome sanding visible on the back of the headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence of a small amount of glue around some tuner mounting screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Headstock Disclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere appears to have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome sanding on the back of the headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at some point in the guitar's life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not know why this was done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully inspected the area and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not see any evidence of a headstock break or repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. There are no cracks or structural issues that we can identify. Rather than speculate about why the sanding was done, we want to clearly disclose exactly what we see and allow the photos to speak for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serial number is still visible but is difficult to read due to the condition of this area. It appears to read approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e83505XX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot confidently determine the final digits, so we are listing the serial number only as far as we can reliably make it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also a few areas around the tuners where it appears a small amount of glue may have been applied to the tuner mounting screws, presumably to help keep them secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgain, please review the detailed photos of these areas carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"SEC\" on the back of the headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory seconds were instruments Gibson designated as having a cosmetic imperfection that prevented them from being sold as standard first-quality examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SEC designation does not affect the way this guitar plays or sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the major highlights of this Les Paul Custom is that the guitar remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Gibson Patent # humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1986-dated potentiometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bridge and tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Ferrari Red finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo modifications or replacement parts are known to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar also comes with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson chainsaw hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Ferrari Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Designation: Second \/ \"SEC\" Stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: Appears to be 83505XX – final digits are difficult to read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Mahogany with Maple Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.70\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .84\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .97\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Original Gibson Patent # Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotentiometers: Original, Dated 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Chainsaw Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Patent # Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major selling point of this guitar is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson Patent # humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pickups are still in the guitar and deliver exactly the kind of powerful, articulate humbucker tone players look for in a great 1980s Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck pickup is warm, full, and smooth with plenty of definition, while the bridge has the bite and authority needed for classic rock and higher-gain tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the ebony fingerboard and substantial Les Paul Custom construction, this guitar has a focused attack, strong midrange, and excellent sustain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial vintage Les Paul Custom that feels every bit like the serious instrument it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.84\" at the 1st fret and .97\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gradually filling out as you move toward the upper register. The ebony fingerboard provides the smooth feel and crisp response that have always helped distinguish the Les Paul Custom from other Les Paul models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has the solid, authoritative feel associated with many great Les Paul Customs from this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplays and sounds fantastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and there are no cracks or structural issues to note. The guitar has been professionally inspected and set up and is ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Ferrari Red Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrari Red finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is what immediately separates this guitar from the sea of Ebony, Alpine White, and Sunburst Les Paul Customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is bold, unmistakably '80s, and exceptionally cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the ebony fingerboard, multi-ply Custom binding, gold hardware, and mother-of-pearl block inlays, the bright red finish gives this guitar a look that is simultaneously classic Les Paul Custom and completely unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe years of genuine playwear only add to its vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Chainsaw Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar comes with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson chainsaw hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving the original chainsaw case is another great addition to an already distinctive vintage Gibson and helps complete the package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact instrument—no stock photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have taken extra care to photograph the headstock area, factory SEC stamp, difficult-to-read serial number, tuner areas, scratches, dings, back wear, and other cosmetic imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to make the condition as easy to evaluate as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a vintage guitar, we believe transparency is extremely important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we're always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1986 Gibson Les Paul Custom in rare Ferrari Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a killer vintage Gibson with tons of genuine character. It retains its original Patent # humbuckers, original 1986-dated electronics, original hardware, rare Ferrari Red finish, ebony fingerboard, and original chainsaw case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a factory second with the SEC stamp and has the fully disclosed cosmetic history around the back of the headstock, but we see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno evidence of a headstock break or repair and no structural issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for an unusual '80s Les Paul Custom that stands apart from the typical black and white examples—and one that has been played rather than sitting untouched in a case—this Ferrari Red Custom is a seriously cool guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42348573720631,"sku":"072726gtr10","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4855_1ddfaa19-536e-456c-92db-e1b499db35b8.jpg?v=1785723311","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/1986-gibson-les-paul-custom-ferrari-red-patent-pickups-w-chainsaw-case","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}