{"product_id":"vintage-gibson-les-paul-deluxe-usa-1972","title":"Vintage Gibson Les Paul Deluxe - USA 1972","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a 1972 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in sunburst, a significant early Norlin-era example that marks the Les Paul’s return to Gibson’s core lineup in the 1970s. Introduced as rock music was becoming louder and more demanding, the Deluxe helped re-establish the model as a reliable, high-performance solidbody built for both stage and studio use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features the original Gibson embossed mini humbuckers, which define the model’s distinctive tonal character. Compared to full-size humbuckers, the minis deliver a tighter, brighter and more immediate response, with excellent note separation and a pronounced upper-mid presence. The result is a voice that cuts cleanly through a mix, offering articulate cleans and driven tones with clarity, bite and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt during the Norlin era, it carries the period-correct three-piece mahogany neck and pancake body construction, contributing to a solid, stable feel and a slightly firmer, more focused response compared to earlier Les Paul designs. These construction choices reflect the era’s emphasis on durability, making these instruments dependable working guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been refretted, significantly improving playability and making it well suited for modern use. The neck feels comfortable and reassuring in the hand, supporting confident playing across the entire register. It has also been fitted with Schaller Deluxe tuners, improving tuning stability while remaining sympathetic to the instrument’s overall look and period feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is honest and well played, showing natural wear consistent with its age and working life. Everything functions as it should. Comes supplied with a non-original hard shell case, presenting a characterful early ’70s Les Paul Deluxe with strong tone, reliability and enduring appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gibson Les Paul Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Gibson embossed mini humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tune-o-matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schaller Deluxe (replaced)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-original \/ non-OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839166931263,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G40715906","price":3747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/26017-1.webp?v=1782095099","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-gibson-les-paul-deluxe-usa-1972","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}