1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe – Wine Red (Original Pickups/Pots, Refretted, Extras Included)

Up for sale is an exceptionally clean 1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in a striking, rich Wine Red finish. For a 50-year-old vintage instrument, this guitar is in impressive condition—offering the iconic tone of original Norlin-era mini-humbuckers paired with smooth, modern playability.

Highlights & Condition Overview

• Zero Structural Issues: No headstock breaks, no neck repairs, and no seam separation on the classic pancake body. The truss rod operates smoothly with plenty of room for adjustment.
• Electronics: 100% original Gibson mini-humbuckers and original factory pots. Delivers that unmistakable punchy, articulate mid-range chime that makes '70s Deluxes so celebrated.
• Pro Refret: Refretted with fresh wire. Plays effortlessly up and down the neck with low action, great intonation, and zero fret wear or dead spots.
• Cosmetics: Shows honest play wear appropriate for a carefully maintained vintage guitar—some belt worming on the back and a few minor chips along the body edges. The lacquer retains a deep, glossy shine across the top and neck.
• Factory Silkscreen Quirk ("Ghost" Logo): Features a classic double-impression silkscreen on the headstock—a neat, authentic factory quirk from the mid-70s where the screen shifted slightly during the hand-printing process. It’s a great visual stamp of vintage provenance that demonstrates its hands-on factory origins.
• Great Vintage Weight: Weighs in at a very manageable 9.6 lbs—substantially lighter than many 10.5+ lb mid-'70s examples!

Current Upgrades & Original Parts Included

The guitar is currently set up with high-quality player upgrades for stage and studio reliability, but the original parts have been preserved and are included:

• Current Installs: Upgraded bridge, tuners, nut, and strap lock buttons.
• Included Original Vintage Parts: Original Gibson bridge, original Gibson Deluxe tuners, and original strap buttons.
• Case: Ships in its original Gibson black hardshell case.

Specifications

• Year: 1976
• Model: Les Paul Deluxe
• Finish: Wine Red Nitrocellulose
• Body: Mahogany (Pancake construction) with Maple Top
• Neck: 3-Piece Maple Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
• Pickups: Original Gibson Mini-Humbuckers
• Pots: Original 1976 Potentiometers
• Weight: 9.6 pounds (Comfortable and well-balanced for a '70s Deluxe)

Guitars are securely packed, fully insured, and shipped promptly upon payment. Please reach out with any questions or requests for additional photos!