Classic 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst (Aged/Faded) - Yamano Handpicked Export w Original Hard Case - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

$5,981.00 $6,959.00

1981 Gibson Heritage 80 Standard Les Paul

Tim Shaw Pickups - Killer, Vintage Correct FlameTop
SN#: 82231567
Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz's
Incredible sustain
True Vintage MOJO for Days

Nut: 1.69

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .85 and 1.0 at the 12th

'59 Profile

*** It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including New Strings,  Intonation, Truss Rod adjustment and Action)

Read our feedback and rest assured that The Dude Abides. 



Your thirst for the Holy Grail will never stop, but here is your opportunity to score an incredible Les Paul to quench your desire for that classic Golden Era Gibson tone. This guitar literally vibrates with resonance, it is incredibly acoustic and just drips with vintage swag. You will find that this guitar feels, plays and sounds so good, that you will never want to put it down. The striking, vintage correct top and luscious faded honey burst finish will keep heads turning everywhere it goes. Everyone knows that old woods sound the best, and this beauty is about to turn 40. These guitars were made at at a time where acquiring properly aged and dried exotic tone woods were more abundant and readily available. You can see and feel the quality of everything from the mahogany body and one-piece neck, to the dark, luscious, chocolate colored rosewood fingerboard. It's no secret that Tim Shaw captured some Holy Grail magic is his attempt to recreate the original PAF. While not every little detail is vintage correct, the tone produced by these pickups leave nothing to be desired and sound warm, thick and articulate, with a certain MOJO that have made them highly sought after. This guitar sustains for days and has a resonance with a woody and vintage feel. Warm and articulate with plenty of bite. These pickups really stand out and have a crazy good sound overall.

Usually you see a lot of quilt tops and some weak flame. This one is a stunning, vintage correct flame top. It is an attention grabber that looks phenomenal from every angle. The Standard Series Heritage 80 guitars were one of Gibson's first attempts to re-create the Golden Era of Les Paul. The finish ages beautifully to a deep amber color, reminiscent of many original bursts. The Honeyburst finish over a lightly figured, flamed maple top is simply stunning. The first time was a charm, as it turned out to be a spectacular attempt of doing a proper reissue of the original 58-60 Les Paul Burst guitars. 

Tim Shaw was given the task of designing the famous P.A.F pickups. His determination to recreate an exact copy of the P.A.F pickup drove him into investigating every intricate detail... how the coils were spun, which magnets they used, how many windings etc. Tim Shaw was very meticulous about the design of these pickups, and managed to produce a very close clone to the original. Often referred to as “Shawbuckers” or “TimBuckers” in the collectors society, they fetch a fair amount of money when they get sold on various sites and auctions. 

The Heritage Series Standard 80, was not completely true to the Gibson 1959 Burst in a lot of ways. However, all guitars were made with no weight relief or tone chambers, and they are solid body guitars. There were 3 types of Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard 80. This guitar is the Standard which features:

• One Piece Mahogany Body

• Beautiful Flametop with Tons of Character

• 3 piece Mahogany Neck w Chunky '59 Profile.

• Rosewood Fingerboard

• Trapeze Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Narrow Binding in the Cut Away.

• Grover Kidney Tuners.

• 2 Tim Shaw Designed Humbuckers




Cosmetically as you can see in the pics this guitar is in very good to excellent pre-owned condition. There is no repairs or modifications. It exhibits only moderate play wear including a few dings, scuffs and light scratches on the top and back. There is a finish crack in the cutaway, a small area of damage to the binding on the lower end of the fretboard, and some discoloration on the back of the headstock .. all of which just add to the mojo and vintage vibe. 


OVERVIEW: 

The LES PAUL HERITAGE SERIES STANDARD 80 was made between 1980 and 1982. This was an early attempt by Gibson to re-create a Les Paul from their golden age of the late 1950s.

• Brand name: GIBSON

• Product: electric guitars

• Series name: GIBSON LES PAUL HERITAGE 80 SERIES


SPECS:

Body
• Body material mahogany body

• Body shape features carved top, single cutaway

• Body style Les Paul-style body

• Body top material flamed maple body top

• Pickguard shape raised pickguard

Hardware
• Bridge tune-o-matic bridge

• Hardware color nickel hardware

• Tailpiece stop tailpiece

• Tuners Grover tuners

Fretboard
• Fingerboard inlay material mother of pearl fingerboard inlay material

• Fingerboard material rosewood fingerboard

• Fingerboard position markers trapezoid fingerboard position markers

General
• Finish colors ebony finish, honey finish, red finish
• Made in USA

• Number of strings 6 strings

• Scale length 24.75 inches scale-length

Neck
• Headstock inlays or logos pearl headstock inlay/logo

• Neck joint set neck

• Neck material mahogany neck

• Number of frets 22 fret

• Peghead (headstock) black face headstock

• Tuner layout three-each-side

Controls
• Pickup selector controls 3-way selector switch

• Tone controls 2 tone controls

• Volume controls 2 volume controls

Electronics
• Pickups brand and model Gibson Tim Shaw PAF pickup(s)

• Pickups configuration 2 humbucker pickups




It has just been professionally set up deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is dialed in and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.

A brand new leather handle has been ordered for the hard case. (Pictured with a strap)

**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.

1981 Gibson Heritage 80 Standard Les Paul

Tim Shaw Pickups - Killer, Vintage Correct FlameTop
SN#: 82231567
Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz's
Incredible sustain
True Vintage MOJO for Days

Nut: 1.69

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .85 and 1.0 at the 12th

'59 Profile

*** It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including New Strings,  Intonation, Truss Rod adjustment and Action)

Read our feedback and rest assured that The Dude Abides. 



Your thirst for the Holy Grail will never stop, but here is your opportunity to score an incredible Les Paul to quench your desire for that classic Golden Era Gibson tone. This guitar literally vibrates with resonance, it is incredibly acoustic and just drips with vintage swag. You will find that this guitar feels, plays and sounds so good, that you will never want to put it down. The striking, vintage correct top and luscious faded honey burst finish will keep heads turning everywhere it goes. Everyone knows that old woods sound the best, and this beauty is about to turn 40. These guitars were made at at a time where acquiring properly aged and dried exotic tone woods were more abundant and readily available. You can see and feel the quality of everything from the mahogany body and one-piece neck, to the dark, luscious, chocolate colored rosewood fingerboard. It's no secret that Tim Shaw captured some Holy Grail magic is his attempt to recreate the original PAF. While not every little detail is vintage correct, the tone produced by these pickups leave nothing to be desired and sound warm, thick and articulate, with a certain MOJO that have made them highly sought after. This guitar sustains for days and has a resonance with a woody and vintage feel. Warm and articulate with plenty of bite. These pickups really stand out and have a crazy good sound overall.

Usually you see a lot of quilt tops and some weak flame. This one is a stunning, vintage correct flame top. It is an attention grabber that looks phenomenal from every angle. The Standard Series Heritage 80 guitars were one of Gibson's first attempts to re-create the Golden Era of Les Paul. The finish ages beautifully to a deep amber color, reminiscent of many original bursts. The Honeyburst finish over a lightly figured, flamed maple top is simply stunning. The first time was a charm, as it turned out to be a spectacular attempt of doing a proper reissue of the original 58-60 Les Paul Burst guitars. 

Tim Shaw was given the task of designing the famous P.A.F pickups. His determination to recreate an exact copy of the P.A.F pickup drove him into investigating every intricate detail... how the coils were spun, which magnets they used, how many windings etc. Tim Shaw was very meticulous about the design of these pickups, and managed to produce a very close clone to the original. Often referred to as “Shawbuckers” or “TimBuckers” in the collectors society, they fetch a fair amount of money when they get sold on various sites and auctions. 

The Heritage Series Standard 80, was not completely true to the Gibson 1959 Burst in a lot of ways. However, all guitars were made with no weight relief or tone chambers, and they are solid body guitars. There were 3 types of Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard 80. This guitar is the Standard which features:

• One Piece Mahogany Body

• Beautiful Flametop with Tons of Character

• 3 piece Mahogany Neck w Chunky '59 Profile.

• Rosewood Fingerboard

• Trapeze Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Narrow Binding in the Cut Away.

• Grover Kidney Tuners.

• 2 Tim Shaw Designed Humbuckers




Cosmetically as you can see in the pics this guitar is in very good to excellent pre-owned condition. There is no repairs or modifications. It exhibits only moderate play wear including a few dings, scuffs and light scratches on the top and back. There is a finish crack in the cutaway, a small area of damage to the binding on the lower end of the fretboard, and some discoloration on the back of the headstock .. all of which just add to the mojo and vintage vibe. 


OVERVIEW: 

The LES PAUL HERITAGE SERIES STANDARD 80 was made between 1980 and 1982. This was an early attempt by Gibson to re-create a Les Paul from their golden age of the late 1950s.

• Brand name: GIBSON

• Product: electric guitars

• Series name: GIBSON LES PAUL HERITAGE 80 SERIES


SPECS:

Body
• Body material mahogany body

• Body shape features carved top, single cutaway

• Body style Les Paul-style body

• Body top material flamed maple body top

• Pickguard shape raised pickguard

Hardware
• Bridge tune-o-matic bridge

• Hardware color nickel hardware

• Tailpiece stop tailpiece

• Tuners Grover tuners

Fretboard
• Fingerboard inlay material mother of pearl fingerboard inlay material

• Fingerboard material rosewood fingerboard

• Fingerboard position markers trapezoid fingerboard position markers

General
• Finish colors ebony finish, honey finish, red finish
• Made in USA

• Number of strings 6 strings

• Scale length 24.75 inches scale-length

Neck
• Headstock inlays or logos pearl headstock inlay/logo

• Neck joint set neck

• Neck material mahogany neck

• Number of frets 22 fret

• Peghead (headstock) black face headstock

• Tuner layout three-each-side

Controls
• Pickup selector controls 3-way selector switch

• Tone controls 2 tone controls

• Volume controls 2 volume controls

Electronics
• Pickups brand and model Gibson Tim Shaw PAF pickup(s)

• Pickups configuration 2 humbucker pickups




It has just been professionally set up deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is dialed in and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.

A brand new leather handle has been ordered for the hard case. (Pictured with a strap)

**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.