2023 Gibson Les Paul Classic ~ Chicago Blue

You are looking at a 2023 Gibson Les Paul Classic in a gorgeous Chicago Blue gloss finish — a Les Paul that looks like it owns a leather jacket, knows three excellent blues licks, and absolutely refuses to explain where it learned them.

This one’s been out in the real world doing what Les Pauls were designed to do: making noise, making music, and making amps work harder than they planned to.

That Chicago Blue finish over the maple top has serious attitude. Bold, rich, and cool enough to make you pause mid-sentence and go, “OK… yeah… that’s nice.” The cream binding frames it perfectly — like a custom suit for something that’s already confident.

9.4 pounds of full-blooded Les Paul authority. Solid, punchy, and built to sustain notes long enough for you to reconsider your life choices. This is not a lightweight instrument. This is a commitment to tone.

The slim tapered neck measures .856” at the 1st fret and .959” at the 12th — fast, comfortable, and extremely cooperative. It doesn’t fight you. It encourages you. It supports your questionable bending technique with quiet professionalism.

Gibson ‘61 Lead and Rhythm humbuckers deliver exactly what you want — clarity, punch, and the ability to go from “nice clean chord” to “small thunderstorm in a rehearsal space” in seconds. She’s all original, and we just put on a fresh new set of 10-46’s, so she’s tuned, stretched, and ready to make good decisions… or loud ones.

Specs:

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Classic
• Finish: Chicago Blue, Gloss
• Top: Maple with Cream Binding
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim Tapered, .856” 1st fret / .959” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Bound Rosewood
• Inlays: Trapezoids
• Pickups: Gibson ‘61 Lead & Rhythm Humbuckers
• Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
• Hardware: Nickel
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Truss Rod Cover: “Classic”
• Strings: Fresh 10-46 Set
• Weight: 9.4 LBS
• Serial #: 23930405

She was born on February 28th, 2023 and is in good, honest player condition. There are buckle marks on the back — the universal sign of a guitar that refuses to sit politely in a case. There are buckle marks on the back with the most noticeable ding on the back edge, along with light surface scratches on the top. Nothing structural, nothing dramatic — just proof this guitar has experienced gravity and human enthusiasm. From the front, she still looks fantastic… most of the wear stays respectfully out of sight while you’re busy being awesome.

Includes the original Gibson hard case and case candy — all present and accounted for.

Bottom line:
This isn’t a museum piece.
It’s not trying to be flawless.

It’s a real Les Paul Classic with attitude, tone, and just enough cosmetic personality to prove it’s been living its best life — the kind of guitar that plugs in, turns up, and immediately improves the mood of the room. Whoever brings this baby home is gonna be completely STOKED!!

LET’S GO!!