1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Heritage Cherry Sunburst w/ Chainsaw Case & Rio Grande Pickups

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For Sale: 1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Heritage Cherry Sunburst w/ Gibson Gen 1 Chainsaw Case Up for sale is a 1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, complete with a Gibson Gen 1 chainsaw hard-shell case. This is a very cool early-’80s Les Paul Custom with tons of vintage character, a killer Sunburst finish, and some very desirable era-correct features. One of the standout details is the original Gibson Speed Winder tuners — a unique tuner design Gibson only used from approximately 1978–1984. These are a fun and increasingly collectible feature that immediately dates the guitar to this specific era of Gibson production. This guitar has also been upgraded with a boutique set of Rio Grande pickups that sound fantastic and suit the guitar extremely well. Condition Very Good – 8/10 This guitar shows honest vintage wear consistent with age and use, including: Light scratches throughout Dings from normal play Wear on the back of the body Tarnish and aging to the hardware Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition. There are no cracks, breaks, or structural issues. The neck is straight, the frets are in excellent playable condition, and the guitar has been professionally set up and plays cleanly up and down the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. Originality & Upgrades The following parts have been replaced: Nut Bridge saddles Knobs Pots Pickups The pickups have been upgraded to a boutique Rio Grande Texas BBQ set: Rio Grande BBQ Bucker (Bridge) Rio Grande Genuine Texas (Neck) These are high-end boutique pickups handmade in Texas and retail for over $350 a set. The BBQ Bucker delivers thick mids, fat low end, and aggressive punch, while the Genuine Texas neck pickup offers a slightly leaner but rich and articulate voice. Together they make an extremely versatile set capable of handling blues, rock, hard rock, metal, and jazz with ease. If you are not familiar with Rio Grande pickups, they a