{"product_id":"1986-gibson-les-paul-standard-rare-2-piece-flametop-cherry-sunburst-unique","title":"1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard | RARE 2-Piece FLAMETOP Cherry Sunburst UNIQUE","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard RARE 2-Piece FLAMETOP Cherry Sunburst UNIQUE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereally unique 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the back, neck, sides, and headstock. This is more like the finishes Gibson was doing a little earlier in the decade, which makes this a particularly interesting guitar for the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe really standout feature is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautiful two-piece center-seam curly maple flame top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The figure is outstanding, and you just don't see many Les Paul Standards from this era with a top like this. It's a pretty unusual piece overall.  \u003cstrong\u003eThe top is STUNNING!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with just some minor buckle marks on the back and a few stray dings and scratches on the top. Overall, it's a very clean and presentable guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully rewired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the pots, switch, and capacitors all replaced. The neck pickup is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson Patent Number embossed humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the bridge pickup is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson \"Tarback\" humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The neck pickup is likely original, but the bridge pickup is older Gibson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral other parts have also been changed, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow E tuner, jack plate, knobs, and strap buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The rest of the hardware appears original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt plays very well and has a nice comfortable neck measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.83\" at the first fret and 0.96\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.0 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is also a very comfortable weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Major Hardware and Construction; Rewired with Several Replaced Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry Sunburst with Matching Cherry Sunburst Back, Sides, Neck and Headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-Piece Center-Seam Figured Curly Flame Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gibson Patent Number Embossed Neck \/ Gibson Tarback Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Rewire; Replaced Low E Tuner, Jack Plate, Knobs, and Strap Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unusual early-'80s-style finish for a 1986; outstanding flame top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one plays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereally well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a comfortable, substantial neck that measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.83\" at the first fret and 0.96\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gibson Patent Number neck pickup and Tarback bridge pickup give this one a very interesting combination of tones, with the pickups measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2k ohms at the neck and 5.0k ohms at the bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.0 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has a very comfortable overall feel for a Les Paul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack\/Neck\/Sides\/Headstock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-Piece Center-Seam Curly Flame Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.83\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.96\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gibson Patent Number Embossed Humbucker, 7.2k Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gibson \"Tarback\" Humbucker, 5.0k Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Rewired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacitors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mostly Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow E Tuner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJack Plate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap Buttons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaced \/ Strap 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