For Sale: 1996 Gibson Les Paul Custom – Wine Red | Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates | Ebony Board | OHSC

Up for sale is a 1996 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Wine Red, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.

This is a killer player’s Custom with tone and feel for days. It's been played and loved—definitely not a case queen—and upgraded with a set of Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups, which take the tone to another level.

Condition

Very Good (7.5/10)
This guitar shows honest wear throughout:

• Lots of small dings and surface scratches across the body

• Noticeable buckle rash and wear on the back

• Light hardware patina

• Original hard case included, but it has significant external wear (see photos)

Despite the cosmetic wear, the guitar is structurally solid and professionally set up—ready to play with no buzzing or dead spots.

Specs

• Serial Number: 90046480

• Finish: Wine Red (Gloss Nitro)

• Body: Mahogany with carved maple top

• Neck: Mahogany, medium rounded profile

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Frets: Replaced — excellent condition with no wear

• Nut Width: 1.67"

• Neck Depth: 0.80" (1st fret), 0.95" (12th fret)

• Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz

• Case: Original Gibson hard-shell case included (worn but functional)

Electronics & Mods

• Pickups: Upgraded to Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Neck & Bridge)
  These vintage-voiced PAF-style humbuckers are modeled after Billy Gibbons’ ‘59 Les Paul. Expect warm, fat tones with enhanced midrange, clear treble, and a touch of Texas growl.

• Output:

  • Neck (Pearly Gates): Smooth and bluesy

  • Bridge (Pearly Gates): Punchy with mid-forward bite

• 3-Way Toggle: Replaced (modern functional upgrade)

• Everything else is original

Why Buy This Guitar?

✅ Genuine Gibson USA Custom from the '90s
✅ Premium Ebony fretboard
✅ Replaced frets — no playability concerns
✅ Upgraded Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates for rich, vintage-inspired tone
✅ Fully set up and ready to play
✅ A player's dream — reliable, resonant, and expressive

Buy With Confidence

With 18+ years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players, collectors, and pros for clean, accurate listings and top-shelf setups. Every instrument we sell is inspected and professionally dialed in by our in-house luthier.

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Thanks for checking out this 1996 Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red. If you're looking for a vintage-era Custom with upgraded tone and serious vibe, this is the one.

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Jerald – Guitar Chimp