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1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
Regular price
£7,495.00
£6,995.00
- Unit price
- / per
Summary:
Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1972/3
Finish: Black
Modifications: Refretted, additional strap button hole
Repairs:
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: 3-piece Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany/Maple
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Pickups: Correct Pat No. Humbuckers - 7.04 Ohms
Hardware: Gold plated / Correct
Neck Profile: Slim/Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
Sale
1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
Regular price
£7,495.00
£6,995.00
- Unit price
- / per
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1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
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Description
Since its reintroduction in 1968 the Les Paul Custom underwent many tweaks and changes but it remained Gibson's top of the line solidbody - with its “tuxedo” looks, sleek black finish, gold hardware, and an ebony fingerboard that set it apart from its Standard sibling. For a brief period in ’72 and early ’73 Gibson fitted their humbuckers with embossed covers, a short-lived detail that has since become a distinctive marker of the era. Combined with its 3-piece Mahogany neck and the characteristic Mahogany/Maple “sandwich” body construction, this incarnation is a very nice example of the Custom's evolution during the Norlin ownership.
This guitar wears its original black lacquer finish over a medium-weight body, with the expected honest signs of use. There are scattered dings to the finish, light buckle wear on the back, and a little wear around the strap button where an extra hole is visible. The peghead face shows typical yellowing and some lacquer flaking, while the back of the neck bears two areas of finish worn through to the wood from cable reaction. The gold-plated hardware shows consistent wear, as is usual for a guitar that’s been used over the years. It has been refretted and overall it plays very well.
The slim ’70s neck profile is fast and easy in the hand. Plugged in, the embossed humbuckers deliver a thick and powerful voice with a pleasing low-mid emphasis, full of harmonics and sustain. It’s a muscular but articulate tone that made these early ’70s Customs a go-to for many rock players of the time.
The guitar is housed in its original purple-lined Gibson hard case, which completes the picture nicely. With its rare embossed pickups, mahogany neck construction, and strong player credentials, this Custom has plenty of appeal to both collectors and musicians. At today’s prices, they also stack up very favourably against new Murphy Lab recreations, offering the real thing, with history and investment potential to match.
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Summary:
Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1972/3
Finish: Black
Modifications: Refretted, additional strap button hole
Repairs:
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: 3-piece Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany/Maple
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Pickups: Correct Pat No. Humbuckers - 7.04 Ohms
Hardware: Gold plated / Correct
Neck Profile: Slim/Medium C
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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