The 1970’s truly was a reckoning for American guitar manufacturing. Gibson, Fender and Martin all had their designs out priced and outbuilt by far-eastern competitors. The rise in popularity of these instruments among players who didn’t want to pay American prices (not to mention the serious drop in US build quality that had occurred during the decade) left the big three wondering how on earth they were going to claw back their market share. The conclusion seemed to be that if you can’t beat them, join them! First Fender and then Gibson decided to employ the impressive (and significantly cheaper) building skills of the far-eastern factories, so the eastern lines of American branded guitars that we know and love were born and 1989 saw the very first affordable official Les Paul. These guitars offered impressive build quality, even featuring a long neck tenon but with a slimmer neck profile that would be popular with younger players.
 
This particular example is definitely a players’ guitar. It’s got its fair share of battle scars and some knobs swapped out. Comes with it’s original hardshell case too.
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Notice to shoppers
 
This is a second-hand instrument and as such may exhibit cosmetic or functional wear. Whilst we endeavour to photograph flaws as diligently as possible some may slip by the lense. If you are particularly concerned about any aspect of a guitar’s condition then do not hesitate request more specific photos via our contact form, we will be more than happy to oblige any queries to give you confidence before you purchase.