Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom, Wine Red (1976)

Description

The 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Wine Red is a quintessential mid-1970s Norlin-era masterpiece, featuring the iconic “pancake” mahogany body with a multi-piece maple top for enhanced stability and sustain, paired with a three-piece mahogany neck (often with a volute for added strength) topped by a bound ebony fingerboard adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays. Its deep, luxurious Wine Red finish — a rich, dark reddish-purple hue — contrasts strikingly with the gold hardware, multi-ply binding, and classic open-book headstock, giving it an elegant yet commanding stage presence. Equipped with original Patent Number (T-Top) humbuckers, this guitar delivers the legendary Les Paul Custom tone: warm, thick, and powerful with exceptional midrange punch, creamy sustain, and versatility ranging from articulate cleans to roaring overdriven rock leads — all wrapped in the substantial feel and timeless prestige that make these vintage Black Beauties highly sought-after by collectors and players alike.