1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Natural
A great player-grade 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Natural finish, complete with hard case.
This is a proper vintage workhorse with plenty of life left in it. Previously owned and regularly gigged by its former owner, this Les Paul has clearly been played and enjoyed as intended over the years, giving it all the character and feel you would hope to find in a well-loved late-70s Gibson.
Finished in Natural, the guitar shows honest cosmetic wear throughout consistent with decades of use, including various marks, dings, and age-related wear. It presents as a genuine player’s instrument rather than a collector-grade example.
At some stage in its life, the guitar has been professionally refretted, making it an excellent practical choice for players wanting vintage Gibson tone and feel without the limitations often found on heavily worn original frets. Our workshop has also recently carried out a full service, professional setup, and fret dress, and the frets retain plenty of life.
Weighing 4.7kg / 10.36lbs, this guitar has the substantial feel many players specifically look for in a late-70s Les Paul, offering excellent sustain, resonance, and the solid construction associated with Norlin-era instruments.
Tonally, the instrument delivers everything expected from a strong example of the period, with excellent sustain, tight low end, focused mids, and articulate top-end response. It feels lively and resonant under the fingers, with plenty of acoustic character even before plugging in.
The neck has a comfortable substantial profile, and the guitar plays cleanly across the fingerboard following workshop setup.
Specifications
- Model: Les Paul Standard
- Year: 1979
- Finish: Natural
- Made in: USA
- Weight: 4.7kg / 10.36lbs
- Neck: 3-piece maple neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: Refretted in the past, recently dressed and serviced
- Case: Hard case included
- Condition: Good / Very Good vintage player-grade condition
A fantastic opportunity to own a genuine vintage Les Paul Standard with decades of character, excellent playability, and all the tone and feel that make instruments from this era so desirable.
Ideal for players looking for an authentic vintage Gibson they can confidently use, record, and gig.
As always, this instrument has been fully checked over, serviced, and professionally set up by our team prior to sale.
Why Buy From Village Music?
Fast UK shipping
Part exchange welcome
Secure worldwide delivery available
Finance available at checkout
Our Assessment
At Village Music, we don’t treat vintage guitars as interchangeable inventory. Each instrument is assessed individually on its own merit — not just specification sheets, but how it actually feels in hand and responds acoustically and electrically.
We’ve handled numerous late-1970s Les Paul Standards over the years, and while they share a common specification, they are not all equal in feel or musical response. This example stands out as a notably responsive and resonant instrument, with a lively acoustic character and an engaging dynamic feel under the fingers.
It is the kind of guitar that rewards playing, with a strong connection between touch and output that makes it immediately inspiring in a way not every example achieves.
Included With Purchase
We also include a range of in-house support to ensure the guitar arrives and continues performing at its best:
- Free UK local delivery
- Full professional setup and pre-sale servicing completed
- Recent fret dress carried out in-house
- Complimentary follow-up service and setup check available after purchase
This ensures the instrument is not only sold in good condition, but supported beyond the point of sale.
