{"product_id":"1997-gibson-les-paul-standard-heritage-cherry-sunburst-plain-top-exceptionally-clean-ohsc","title":"1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard – Heritage Cherry Sunburst Plain Top - Exceptionally Clean - OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard in classic sunburst, presented in truly exceptional condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has seen very little playing over its lifetime, having spent the vast majority of its life stored in its case. As a result, it remains remarkably well preserved and is among the cleanest examples from this period you’re likely to encounter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a two-piece mahogany body with a plain maple top, offering a clean, traditional aesthetic and a strong, resonant tonal foundation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally clean and very well preserved  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents close to mint overall  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light wear to the first few frets  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA couple of fine, barely noticeable hairline scratches to the front of the headstock  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo breaks, cracks, repairs or structural issues  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware and plastics in excellent condition  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very lightly used and carefully stored instrument  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Gibson Les Paul Standard  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Sunburst (Plain Top)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Two-piece mahogany with maple cap  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany, set neck  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Original Gibson humbuckers (490R \/ 498T typical for the era)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Tune-O-Matic with stopbar tailpiece  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Gibson Deluxe  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original Gibson hard case included  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone \u0026amp; Playability \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Les Paul character—rich low end, focused midrange, and smooth, sustaining highs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original pickups provide strong output with good clarity, and clean up well when required. The neck profile is comfortable and familiar, making this an easy and rewarding guitar to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gibson hard case  (Made in Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly clean, lightly used 1998 Les Paul Standard that has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. Examples in this condition are increasingly difficult to find, making this a compelling option for both players and collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar Out Guitars provide a 14-day no-quibble return policy, so if you don’t get on with your new guitar, you can return it for a refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to come and try the guitar at our premises in Marple, Cheshire by appointment only — just drop us a message. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599170875778,"sku":null,"price":2195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5669\/6608\/files\/IMG_1582.jpg?v=1777467493","url":"https:\/\/faroutguitars.com\/products\/1997-gibson-les-paul-standard-heritage-cherry-sunburst-plain-top-exceptionally-clean-ohsc","provider":"Far Out Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}