{"product_id":"1989-gibson-59-les-paul-reissue-pre-historic-cherry-sunburst-used-comm","title":"1989 Gibson '59 Les Paul Reissue “Pre-Historic” Cherry Sunburst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Gibson '59 Les Paul Reissue in Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, widely known amongst collectors as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pre-Historic” Les Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comes from an important period when Gibson was progressively refining its recreation of the legendary late-1950s Les Paul Standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in the USA with a mahogany body, carved figured maple top, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and traditional twin-humbucker electronics, it delivers the substantial feel, sustain and rich midrange expected from a premium Les Paul while offering genuine late-'80s Gibson character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pre-owned example is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing only very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and exceptionally well presented. Serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 0190\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\u003e'59 Les Paul Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly Known As\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pre-Historic” Les Paul Reissue\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\u003e1989\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\u003eCherry 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, Excellent 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\u003e9 0190\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\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\u003eDesirable late-'80s Gibson Les Paul reissue predating the Historic Collection\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\u003eVintage Gibson enthusiasts, collectors, blues, classic rock and professional use\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\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Gibson Les Paul Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent 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, Excellent Condition means the guitar shows only very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and particularly well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven its age, this represents a notably clean example of an increasingly desirable generation of Gibson Les Paul reissue.\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✔ 1989 Gibson '59 Les Paul Reissue Cherry 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\u003eExcellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly very light signs of 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\u003e9 0190\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 individually 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\u003eBridge 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\u003eBody and neck joint inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral structural 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\u003eAs with any older wooden instrument, changes in temperature and humidity during transportation can result in minor setup movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes The 1989 Gibson “Pre-Historic” Les Paul Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pre-Historic”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is now widely used by Gibson enthusiasts to describe the high-end Les Paul reissues that preceded Gibson's later Historic Collection. These instruments represent an important stage in Gibson's journey towards increasingly detailed recreations of the late-1950s Burst, combining vintage-inspired visual features with the construction methods and specifications Gibson was using during the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is especially interesting because it comes from the final year of this particular 1986–1989 Pre-Historic Reissue generation. The figured maple top, traditional Cherry Sunburst presentation, vintage-style serial format and premium USA construction give it an identity that sits distinctly between earlier production Les Pauls and the Historic reissues that followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured Maple Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carved figured maple top provides the visual character strongly associated with the famous late-'50s Sunburst Les Pauls, giving each individual guitar a distinctive grain and flame pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany Body And Set Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional mahogany construction gives the guitar the rich midrange, sustain and substantial response that remain central to the Les Paul sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard provides the familiar feel associated with classic Les Paul Standards and complements the guitar's 24.75\" scale and traditional set-neck construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Humbucker Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two-humbucker arrangement provides everything from warm neck-pickup tones to articulate bridge sounds, with independent volume and tone controls allowing considerably more blending and shaping than a simple master-control layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-Style Bridge And Stopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional Tune-O-Matic-style bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide straightforward intonation adjustment and the solid string anchoring closely associated with the Les Paul design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic Reissue vs Gibson Historic Collection R9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe later Historic Collection R9 models pursued increasingly detailed recreation of an original 1959 Les Paul Standard. The 1989 Pre-Historic is from an earlier stage in that development, making it historically interesting in its own right rather than simply an earlier version of a modern R9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic Reissue vs 1989 Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA regular Les Paul Standard was Gibson's mainstream professional model, while the Reissue carried vintage-inspired appointments, figured maple tops and detailing intended to evoke the late-'50s Les Paul. The Reissue therefore occupied a considerably more specialised position within Gibson's range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic Reissue vs Modern Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA current Les Paul Standard '50s provides a modern production interpretation of classic Les Paul features. This 1989 guitar offers something fundamentally different: genuine late-'80s manufacture, natural ageing and a recognised place in the development of Gibson's modern vintage-reissue programme.\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 – An important model for players interested in the development of Gibson's Les Paul reissues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Pre-Historic Les Pauls occupy a distinctive position between vintage Gibson production and the later Historic Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues guitarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Traditional twin humbuckers and Gibson's shorter scale provide an expressive platform for bends, vibrato and dynamically driven amplifier tones.\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 – The Les Paul's sustain, midrange and bridge-humbucker response remain ideally suited to overdriven rock sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Despite its collectible interest, this remains a serious performance instrument capable of regular studio and stage work.\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\u003eBlues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic 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\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\u003eValve amplifier rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose A Pre-Historic Gibson Les Paul?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many enthusiasts, a Pre-Historic Les Paul occupies an appealing middle ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is old enough to have genuine vintage character and comes from an important period in Gibson's modern history, yet it was originally conceived as a working premium reissue rather than an untouched museum piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese instruments also show how Gibson's approach to recreating the late-'50s Les Paul evolved. They should not be viewed as identical in specification to a modern R9; much of their appeal lies precisely in the differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a player or collector wanting an unusual Gibson with genuine historical relevance, a clean 1989 example is considerably more distinctive than a conventional modern Les Paul Standard.\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\u003eDuring the 1980s, demand was growing for Les Pauls that more closely captured the appearance and feel of Gibson's highly prized late-1950s instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson responded with a succession of premium Les Paul Reissues featuring details such as figured maple tops, vintage-style Sunburst finishes, nickel hardware and more traditional visual appointments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese guitars predated the formal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leading later players and collectors to adopt the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pre-Historic”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specification evolved throughout the period rather than following one completely fixed formula, which is an important part of their identity. They represent Gibson actively working towards the historically focused reissues that would become a major part of the company's premium electric guitar range during the following decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Cherry Sunburst example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the closing stage of that early reissue period and carries the vintage-style serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 0190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReissue Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1959 Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Collector Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic\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\u003e1989\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\u003e9 0190\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\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry 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\u003eCarved Figured Maple\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\u003eMahogany\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\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\u003eVintage-Style Tune-O-Matic \/ ABR-1\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\u003eNickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-Style\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, Excellent 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\u003eThe late-'80s Gibson Les Paul Reissues commonly referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e evolved throughout their production and should not automatically be assigned the exact construction details of later Historic Collection R9 models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, period research shows that these earlier Reissues did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot universally use the later Historic-style long neck tenon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, despite otherwise adopting numerous visual and construction cues from late-1950s Les Pauls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikewise, pickup specifications changed during this period. This listing therefore describes the current guitar as fitted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwin humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without making an unsupported claim regarding the 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\u003eThe vintage-style ink-stamped serial format used on these Reissues differs from Gibson's conventional eight-digit USA serial system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this generation, the first digit represents the year of manufacture. Serial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 0190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is therefore consistent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 production\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\u003e1989 Gibson '59 Les Paul Reissue “Pre-Historic” in Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a particularly compelling instrument for anyone interested in the history of Gibson's vintage Les Paul programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines the essential ingredients players expect from a premium Les Paul—mahogany construction, figured maple top, rosewood fingerboard, twin humbuckers and traditional hardware—with an identity that is unmistakably tied to late-'80s Gibson production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a major attraction on an instrument of this age, while the included hardcase adds practical value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the player or collector who wants something more unusual than a contemporary R9 or standard production Les Paul, this is a highly desirable example from an important transitional chapter in Gibson history.\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\u003eOlder and collectible guitars need to be judged as individual instruments rather than simply by catalogue specifications.\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, functionality and included items can be clearly represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor instruments such as this Pre-Historic Les Paul, that individual assessment is particularly important given the specification variations that occurred across different years of production.\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, pre-owned 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 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 existing gear could be worth towards this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Gibson Pre-Historic Les Paul Reissue\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 does “Pre-Historic” mean on a Gibson Les Paul?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pre-Historic” is an enthusiast and collector term for Gibson's vintage-inspired Les Paul Reissues produced before the later Historic Collection became established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs “Pre-Historic” the official model name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The guitar was sold as a Gibson Les Paul Reissue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became the widely recognised term used to distinguish these earlier reissues from later Historic Collection instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this intended to recreate a 1959 Les Paul?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Sunburst Pre-Historic Reissue is generally regarded as Gibson's late-'80s interpretation of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1959-style Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat year is serial number 9 0190?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reissue-style serial format places this example in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the serial number supposed to look different from a normal 1989 Gibson?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Gibson used a vintage-inspired ink-stamped numbering format on these Reissues rather than the conventional eight-digit impressed USA serial commonly found on other Gibson models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a Pre-Historic exactly the same as a modern R9?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. There are important differences in construction and historical accuracy. A Pre-Historic should be appreciated as a product of its own era rather than treated as an identical predecessor to the modern R9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have a figured maple top?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Figured carved maple tops are a defining visual feature of the Sunburst Pre-Historic Les Paul Reissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have a rosewood fingerboard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erosewood fingerboard with trapezoid 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 has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwin-humbucker configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The exact pickup model is not stated here because pickup specifications changed during this period and should be confirmed on the individual instrument rather than assumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this guitar suitable for regular playing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. Despite its growing collector interest, it remains fundamentally a professional Gibson Les Paul designed to be played.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it particularly collectible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Historic Les Paul Reissues have developed considerable interest because of their relatively limited production, figured tops and place in the development of Gibson's later Historic Collection.\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 with this example.\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 detailed photographs or a video?\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 especially useful for older and collectible guitars, allowing you to examine the individual figured top, finish and overall condition before purchasing.\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, premium and vintage musical equipment. 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