30th Sep, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST
Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar cream with black scratchplate, two humbucker pickups, three position selector switch, four control dials and adjustable bridge, ebony fingerboard with decorative square mother of pearl inlay, back of headstock stamped '81627580' Made in USA, in manufacturers hard case
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £300 - £500
. Some minor wear to frets, some minor scratching to scratch plate. Plating has worn away around the edges of the pick up covers. Front paint work has wear from age and use. Some cracking to rear paint work approximately 50mm by 50mm area, small chip on top of the headstock as well as a small amount of discolouration, approx 10mm round, neck appears straight. Guitar appears playable and mechanically sound, untested electronically. 1987 according to the serial number
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 30th Sep, 2020
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
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