For Sale: 1997 Gibson Les Paul Standard Left-Handed – Cherry Sunburst | OHSC

Up for sale is a 1997 Gibson Les Paul Standard Left-Handed in Cherry Sunburst, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.

This ’90s Gibson USA lefty features the classic Les Paul combination of a carved maple top over a mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and factory Gibson 490R and 498T humbuckers. The Cherry Sunburst nitro finish has developed natural signs of age and use, giving the guitar plenty of vintage character.

The guitar remains original with the exception of an upgraded nut and capacitors.

Condition

Very Good – 8/10

This guitar shows scratches, dings, finish checking throughout, and some wear on the back consistent with age and normal use.

There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.

The neck is straight and stable, and the frets remain in excellent condition with no visible wear. It has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and plays cleanly across the fingerboard with low action and no buzzing or dead spots.

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

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard Left-Handed

• Year: 1997

• Made In: USA

• Serial Number: 93167456

• Orientation: Left-Handed

• Finish: Cherry Sunburst

• Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Body: Mahogany

• Top: Carved Maple

• Neck: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Slim Taper ’60s-Style

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Inlays: Trapezoid

• Frets: 22

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: 1.69"

• Neck Depth: .85" at 1st Fret / .99" at 12th Fret

• Nut: Upgraded Replacement

• Neck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker – Original

• Bridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker – Original

• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone

• Electronics: Upgraded Capacitors

• Switching: 3-Way Toggle

• Bridge: Tune-o-Matic

• Tailpiece: Stopbar

• Tuners: Vintage-Style Grover

• Hardware: Nickel

• Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz

• Case: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case

’90s Gibson USA Les Paul Standard

This 1997 example has the traditional construction and appointments players associate with a Les Paul Standard: mahogany body and neck, carved maple top, bound rosewood fingerboard, trapezoid inlays, and a Tune-o-Matic/stopbar setup.

As a factory left-handed example from the 1990s, it offers a less-common variation of the classic Gibson Standard platform.

Gibson 490R & 498T Humbuckers

The original Gibson 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers provide a versatile pairing, ranging from warm, full neck tones to a more powerful and articulate bridge response.

The traditional two-volume, two-tone control layout is retained, with upgraded capacitors being the only modification to the electronics.

Neck & Playability

The mahogany neck has a Slim Taper ’60s-style profile, giving it a comfortable feel without being overly bulky.

The rosewood fingerboard and excellent fret condition make this a particularly inviting player, while the professional setup keeps the action low and clean across the neck.

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 for complete transparency.

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

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 20 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.

• Professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier

• Honest, accurate condition descriptions

• Real photos of the actual instrument—never stock images

• Thousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide

• Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation

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