{"product_id":"1979-gibson-les-paul-standard-tobacco-sunburst-used-comm","title":"1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Tobacco Sunburst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a genuine late-1970s USA-made Les Paul from Gibson's Norlin era, offering a distinctly different specification and personality from both the original late-'50s guitars and modern Les Paul Standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts maple-topped mahogany body is paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bound rosewood fingerboard, traditional twin-humbucker electronics and Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece. The result is the substantial feel, strong sustain and powerful midrange expected from a vintage Les Paul, with the maple neck adding an important period-specific feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership and its vintage age while remaining fully functional. Serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcase is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalamazoo, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine late-'70s Les Paul with maple neck and vintage Gibson character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock, blues, hard rock, studio use and vintage Gibson enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven its age, this is best considered as an authentic vintage player's Les Paul with the natural character expected from an instrument approaching five decades old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo specific faults, repairs or modifications are recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Gibson Les Paul has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck humbucker tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge humbucker tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way pickup selector checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual volume controls tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual tone controls tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput jack checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck condition assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood fingerboard inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning machines assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashville Tune-O-Matic bridge checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopbar tailpiece inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck joint and body condition checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral playability assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase checked for basic usability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and general playability before leaving the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey areas assessed include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage wooden instruments can respond noticeably to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement during transportation can occasionally occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes The 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures a distinctive period in Gibson history. Rather than simply repeating the specifications of the 1950s originals, Norlin-era Les Pauls incorporated features such as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck, Nashville bridge and contemporary Gibson hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an instrument with its own recognisable feel and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these guitars are appreciated precisely because they represent genuine period Gibson production rather than a later recreation. The Tobacco Sunburst finish, substantial Les Paul construction and nearly five decades of natural ageing give this example a character that cannot be reproduced simply by choosing a modern vintage-style model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Piece Maple Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of late-'70s Les Paul Standards is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It gives the guitar a different constructional character from the mahogany-necked Les Pauls associated with the late 1950s and many modern Gibson models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple-Topped Mahogany Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic combination of mahogany and maple provides the strong midrange, sustain and attack closely associated with the Les Paul Standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Humbucker Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional two-humbucker layout covers everything from warm neck-pickup sounds to stronger, more focused bridge tones suited to rock rhythm and lead playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashville Tune-O-Matic Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nashville bridge provides individual saddle adjustment for accurate intonation while representing an important part of the Les Paul specification Gibson was using during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco Sunburst Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco Sunburst gives the guitar an unmistakably late-'70s appearance, transitioning from a warm centre into a considerably darker outer burst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Les Paul Standard vs Modern Les Paul Standard '50s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern Standard '50s deliberately revisits late-1950s features such as a mahogany neck and historically inspired hardware. The 1979 guitar represents genuine Norlin-era production with its maple neck and Nashville bridge, making the two instruments fundamentally different despite sharing the Les Paul Standard name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Les Paul Standard vs Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Les Paul Customs add more elaborate appointments including multi-ply binding, ebony fingerboards and distinctive Custom cosmetics. The Standard retains the more traditional Sunburst appearance with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Les Paul vs Modern Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern reissue can recreate dimensions and specifications with impressive accuracy, but it cannot reproduce decades of genuine material ageing and individual playing history. A 1979 Standard offers its own authentic era-specific construction rather than attempting to reproduce an earlier period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Gibson enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A genuine late-'70s Les Paul from an increasingly collectable period of Gibson production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Twin humbuckers, substantial construction and strong sustain make it a natural match for overdriven valve amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues guitarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The shorter Gibson scale and neck humbucker provide an expressive platform for bends and sustained lead work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard rock players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The bridge humbucker delivers the weight and definition required for powerful rhythm and lead sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who appreciate Norlin-era Gibsons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The maple neck and period hardware give this guitar an identity quite separate from modern vintage-inspired Standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Genres \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly well suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage amplifier rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose A Norlin-Era Les Paul?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorlin-era Gibson guitars were once judged primarily against the specifications of late-1950s instruments, but they are increasingly appreciated on their own terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures such as maple neck construction, Nashville bridges and the generally substantial feel of these instruments give them a distinct character rather than making them lesser copies of an original Burst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players interested in Gibson history, they also represent genuine vintage guitars from the period rather than modern instruments built to imitate one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e therefore offers something very different from a Historic Reissue or present-day Les Paul Standard: an authentic late-'70s Gibson with the construction methods and hardware Gibson was actually using at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Les Paul Standard returned to regular Gibson production during the 1970s after the original single-cut design had spent much of the previous decade out of the catalogue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Gibson was firmly within what is now known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorlin era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Les Paul construction reflected the company's contemporary manufacturing philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple necks, Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridges and substantial construction became characteristic features of these guitars, giving late-'70s Les Paul Standards a recognisable feel of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e places this guitar in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The production ranking of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also consistent with manufacture at Gibson's historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalamazoo, Michigan factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which remained operational alongside Nashville until the early 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalamazoo, Michigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobacco Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Piece Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrapezoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashville Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Specification Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod 1979 Les Paul Standards are commonly found with Gibson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatent Number \/ T-Top humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but pickup originality and exact component specification should be confirmed on the individual instrument rather than assumed solely from its year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, this listing identifies the current configuration simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwin humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without making an unsupported claim regarding exact pickup model or originality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson used the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYDDDYRRR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eight-digit serial system during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e decodes as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 + 9:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1979 production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e050:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50th day of the year\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e033:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory production ranking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor instruments built before the Kalamazoo factory closed, production numbers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001–499\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identify Kalamazoo manufacture. This serial is therefore consistent with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Kalamazoo-built Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional humbucker electronics are passive and connect to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1\/4\" instrument cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★★★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent opportunity to own a genuine vintage Les Paul from one of Gibson's most distinctive periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck, maple-topped mahogany body and Nashville bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give it genuine Norlin-era identity, while the twin-humbucker electronics retain everything players expect from a Les Paul as a working rock and blues instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means it carries visible evidence of previous use without losing its fundamental appeal, making it particularly attractive to a player who wants an authentic vintage Gibson to enjoy rather than simply preserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with a hardcase, this is a compelling late-'70s Les Paul with genuine Kalamazoo heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage guitars should be judged as individual instruments, with condition, functionality and component history considered alongside their original catalogue specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale so its condition and included items are clearly represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new, used and vintage musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you buy from us, you benefit from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-run independent retailer established in 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham's largest independent music store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,000+ Trustpilot reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert musician-led advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive experience with Gibson and vintage guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned instruments individually assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear condition grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Birmingham showroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly support before and after purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour existing gear could help towards the cost of this vintage Gibson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and a wide range of other musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact our team for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat year is this Gibson Les Paul Standard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70509033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the guitar as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere was this guitar made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serial's production ranking of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e falls within Gibson's Kalamazoo numbering allocation for this period, making this a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalamazoo, Michigan-built instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a Norlin-era Gibson?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A 1979 Les Paul Standard falls firmly within Gibson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorlin era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have a mahogany neck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Late-'70s Les Paul Standards of this specification use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important feature of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the body construction?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar uses the classic Les Paul combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahogany body with a carved maple top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat fingerboard does it have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid position inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat scale length does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses Gibson's traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75\" scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat pickups are fitted?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar currently has a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwin-humbucker configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The precise pickup model and originality are not assumed without individual component verification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould a 1979 Les Paul originally have T-Top pickups?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany 1979 Les Paul Standards were fitted with Gibson Patent Number\/T-Top humbuckers, but vintage guitars can undergo component changes during their lifetime, so originality should be established on the individual instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat bridge does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does a 1979 Les Paul differ from a modern Standard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most obvious construction difference is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-piece maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Modern Les Paul Standards generally return to mahogany neck construction and more closely reference specifications associated with the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this suitable for regular playing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Despite its vintage age, a properly maintained Les Paul Standard remains a highly capable working instrument for rehearsal, recording and live performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it require a battery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Its traditional humbucker electronics are passive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it come with a hardcase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcase is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the hardcase original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo claim is made regarding original factory case status unless separately confirmed. The hardcase currently accompanying the guitar is included in the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I request a closer look at the guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequest a Video Demo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e service is particularly useful for vintage instruments, allowing you to see the individual Tobacco Sunburst finish and cosmetic condition in greater detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I part-exchange another guitar against it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of modern and vintage musical equipment. 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