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Gibson Les Paul Custom 1979 - Silverburst - $7,100 (Oak Harbor)
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Some guitars are collectible because they're rare.
Others are collectible because an artist made them famous.
This one is both.
If you've spent any time chasing Adam Jones tones, you already know why 1979 matters. His original Silverburst Les Paul Custom became one of the most iconic guitars in modern rock, and Gibson has spent years building signature models around that exact instrument. This is the real era. The real year. A genuine 1979 Les Paul Custom finished in the legendary Silverburst.
And yes... it still has its original Gibson T-Top humbuckers.
For many players, that's the holy grail. T-Tops have a clarity and bite that sit somewhere between a late-'60s Patent Sticker pickup and the hotter designs that followed in the '80s. They're articulate, aggressive when pushed, and remain one of Gibson's most sought-after vintage pickup sets.
The Silverburst has aged exactly the way you hope one of these does. The finish has developed that unmistakable olive-green hue that vintage Silverbursts are famous for. It's the kind of natural aging that simply can't be replicated convincingly—it took nearly five decades to get here.
Condition is remarkable for a guitar approaching its 50th birthday. We'll conservatively list it as Very Good, but it's an exceptionally clean example overall. There are signs of honest playwear along with a few minor bumps and bruises, exactly what you'd expect from a well-loved vintage instrument that's spent its life making music instead of living under a bed.
The only modification is a set of strap locks, making this an incredibly original survivor.
At 10 lbs. 7.9 oz., this is every bit the substantial Norlin-era Les Paul you'd expect—massive sustain, authoritative low end, and the unmistakable feel that made these late-'70s Customs legendary in their own right.
It comes housed in a Gibson Chainsaw case and is ready for its next chapter.
Whether you're chasing Adam Jones history, hunting for an original T-Top-equipped Custom, or simply looking for one of the most desirable vintage Silverbursts Gibson ever produced, this is the kind of guitar that rarely stays available for long.
As with all of our instruments, this guitar has been thoroughly inspected, tested, and is fully functional. All guitars are tested and playable when they leave the shop; however, they are not professionally set up. Depending on climate, temperature, and humidity changes during shipping, the instrument may require minor adjustments to suit your personal playing preferences.