Hey all, i'm looking for info on where's reputable to me to find a 80's gibson les paul custom from in as best condition as possible?
Now i've spoke to Richard Henry and asked him to keep an eye out as he's probably my choice to get one from, but not many seem to be passing through his way recently.
Do any of you have other places/avenues that you'd suggest/recommend?
I keep my eyes on reverb and ebay from time to time but i'm concerned about buying blind with covid etc from these sites whereas a reputable dealer would alleviate some of my concerns with issues/fakery.
Cheers!
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Are you fussed about everything being original interns of case and pick ups and hardware?
'87 Pick ups can be the last of the Shaws or Lawrence circuit boards unless it was a custom order (I've got '87's with both) and cases could be a Chainsaw or a thinner tan and pink one. Anything that's not original (hardware/pick ups/refret etc should be reflected in the price) and obviously avoid anything with issues like repairs to the neck.
I'd been hunting for some custom colour customs for a long time without finding what I want in the UK/EU. Ending up getting a couple from the US but that's a different headache in terms of cost.
An ebony '87 shouldn't be the hardest thing to find. Good luck
Have you thought of getting one of these instead of holding out for an earlier protector case?
https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/gibson-deluxe-protector-case-les-paul-black
Might then make it easier just to find the right guitar, rather than the right guitar with the right case.