1981 Gibson Firebrand “The Paul” Deluxe 1981 - – Rare Factory Custom Finish w/ Original Case

For sale is an exceptionally rare, all-original 1981 Gibson Firebrand "The Paul" Deluxe, manufactured at the Nashville, TN factory on February 12, 1981 (Serial Number: 80431355).This specific instrument features a highly coveted, factory-original custom finish. Originally leaving the factory in a metallic shade, the clear nitrocellulose topcoat has naturally yellowed over the past 45 years. This beautiful, authentic vintage aging process has shifted the color into a striking, vibrant avocado/olive green shade that looks incredible in person.The guitar is a rock-solid player with a resonant mahogany body, a fast neck, and an ebony fretboard with dot inlays. It retains its iconic branded "Gibson" logo on the headstock face.Cosmetic Condition:
The guitar is in beautiful vintage condition with standard natural patina. It has a single, very minor cosmetic surface scratch on the lower face of the body below the tailpiece/bridge assembly (as shown clearly in the close-up photos). It is purely a light surface mark in the clear coat and does not impact the structural integrity or performance of the instrument.

Specifications & Features:

• Year/Model: 1981 Gibson Firebrand "The Paul" Deluxe
• Serial Number: 80431355 (Nashville Factory, Day 43 of 1981)
• Orientation: Right-Handed, 6-String
• Body: Symmetrical single-cutaway flat slab-top (Solid Mahogany, approx. 1.375" thick)
• Neck Material: 3-piece solid mahogany with a structural headstock volute
• Fretboard: Slab ebony with 22 medium-jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays
• Scale Length: Standard Gibson 24.75" scale length
• Nut Width: Traditional 1-11/16"
• Electronics: 100% PASSIVE system (No active preamp, NO batteries required). Fully original 4-knob control layout (2 Volume, 2 Tone) with side-mounted output jack and 3-way Switchcraft toggle.
• Pickups: Original transitional humbuckers (highly desirable era-correct Tim Shaw neck / T-Top bridge configuration).
• Tuners: Original Gibson-branded Grover Rotomatic tuners with chrome tulip buttons.
• Bridge Setup: Traditional Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stop-Bar tailpiece.
• Weight/Structure: Solid structural integrity. No headstock cracks, breaks, or structural repairs.

What’s Included:

• The 1981 Gibson Firebrand Deluxe guitar
• The original 1980s Gibson hardshell case featuring the iconic plush red interior lining (fully functional latches)
• 1/4" guitar instrument cable
• Pack of guitar strings
• Guitar picks

Price: $2,850 (Reasonable offers considered. Absolutely no lowballs).
Location: [Shoreline/Lake City]
Terms: Local cash pickup or secure insured shipping via Reverb.
Note: Serious buyers and collectors only. If buying locally, we can arrange a meetup at a safe, public location