【used】Gibson / The Paul 1978 3.785kg #73488648【委託品】【TONIQ横浜】【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】

Gibson is, so to speak, the king of the guitar world, having produced countless legendary instruments.

It is beloved by countless top artists, including Jimmy Page, Slash, and Zakk Wylde.

The Les Paul model, released by Gibson in 1952, was the company’s first solid-body guitar and debuted as a signature model for the American guitarist Les Paul.

The Les Paul’s signature fat tone and long sustain have been cherished by countless artists, and it has enriched the music scene across various genres from its debut to the present day.

It can truly be called the quintessential electric guitar.

This model is a 1978 “The Paul.”

While carrying on the Les Paul tradition, this model features a simpler, more practical design, and this particular 1978 example is a guitar that commands significant attention even among vintage Gibsons today.

The body and neck are made of walnut, and the fingerboard is ebony.

It features a wood configuration and a simple appearance that differ from the standard Les Paul.

Thanks to its design, which minimizes ornate embellishments, you can fully appreciate the natural texture of the wood and the distinctive Gibson presence.

It is equipped with engraved, numbered PAF pickups.

It is characterized by a fat and powerful sound.

In clean mode, it delivers rich mid-low frequencies and a lustrous tone; when driven, it produces a powerful, well-defined sound, making it versatile across a wide range of genres, including rock.

This is a true gem, possessing a unique presence not found in current models, along with the distinctive character only a vintage instrument with many years of history can offer.

We highly recommend this guitar not only to those seeking a Gibson with a different flavor from the Les Paul, but also to collectors looking to add a distinctive 1970s Gibson model to their collection.

Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is slightly loose, but we have confirmed it moves through approximately 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show general wear and dents consistent with its age. There is a linear scratch near the jack on the side of the body, and numerous dents near the lower strap pin. There are signs of repair for a chip in the wood on the lower back of the body, and paint peeling near the contour. There is paint chipping on the fingerboard at the 1st fret on the G-string side, and numerous dents on the top of the headstock. Additionally, there are signs of repair around the rod cover screw holes.

In terms of playability, there is a dead spot at the 21st fret. Also, the nut grooves are shallow, causing buzzing when the 1st string is played open.

The frets show general wear, and there are areas where the 1st string gets caught, particularly on the 1st string side. Currently, by setting the string height on the 1st string side to approximately 2.1 mm, the string catching can be minimized, allowing the guitar to be played without major issues.

The electronics are in good condition.
The jack has been replaced.

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch
Nut width: 43 mm
String spacing at the bridge: 10 mm
Scale length: 24.75 inches
Year of manufacture: 1978
Country of manufacture: USA

This instrument has been thoroughly inspected by TONIQ’s craftsmen before shipment.

As this is a consignment item, shipping costs may differ from the standard rates.

Accessories: Hard case

Text: Teppei Ozawa

Inspector: Kokubu
Product Photos: Hosoya

Includes a 3-month TONIQ warranty

● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-In

If you use our trade-in service when purchasing, you’ll receive 10% OFF the sale price. (Consignment items are excluded. This applies only if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)　
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly “Enhanced Buyback Campaign,” the discount rate increases to 15%.

◯ About GIB and TONIQ Warranties

● Lifetime Free Maintenance

For instruments purchased at our store, you can receive “String Vibration Setup” (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge for life. (Reservation required)
・Please present your warranty card with your name written on it.
・This offer is limited to the original purchaser who bought the item at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
・Please note that you are responsible for any associated costs, such as shipping fees.

● Resale Value Guarantee
If you decide to sell the item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price at our store.
The guaranteed amount is 50% of the original price for new items and 70% for used items.

● Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells.
With the exception of certain items such as consignment goods, we will repair free of charge (or, if repair is not possible, accept a return and issue a refund) any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a specified warranty period following purchase.
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.

Please note that even within the warranty period, the following cases will be subject to a service fee:
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumable parts.
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failures or damage resulting from handling that violates the precautions listed in the instruction manual.
・Failures or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
・Damage to such parts. 　
・If the warranty certificate does not include your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if any text has been altered.　
・If the warranty certificate is not presented or has been lost.　 (Warranty coverage is limited to purchases made within Japan.)

We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We also ship internationally.
We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We do ship internationally.

Contact Information
Contact Info
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Email:toniq@bassick.jp
Phone: 045-548-3776

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