This is a Near MINT and 100% original - 1982 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 30th Anniversary pre-historic R7 style re-issue with it's superb, original hard shell case that even still has the handle intact!. You do not come across these as clean as this every day and I would not be surprised if it was one of the finest examples around… What’s more it has the rare one pice neck - this was an option as most were three piece.

 It is in near MINT condition and the only real marks are a few minor dings here and there plus some mild checking on the front which is not too serious. I beleive U2’s The Edge is a big fan of these guitars and when you play and hear it with it’s original Shaw pickups you can see why this is.

100% original in every way, including frets, hardware, finish and case. It plays really well too with no wear at all on the lovely, original wide frets and no wear at all on the fingerboard. All solder joints are totally undisturbed. There are 2x superb sounding original Tim Shaw pickups PAF pickups fitted and needless to say all hardware is 100% original correct and in superb condition.

All pots date to 1982 or late 1981 and serial number is B 0096 with ‘Made in USA’ and no volute etc. All correct for the time.

Guitar plays and sounds really nice, it is well set up and I do not think the new owner will be disappointed. Weight is 4.5Kg which is pretty good for these guitars.

I do not think you will find a better one out there and if you are looking for an investment 30th Anniversary, this should be up there with them as it is a guitar with a strong cult following and must be one of the best around.