1980 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Rare Sparkle Model

THE LES PAUL SPARKLE

The following instrument is mythically rare , produced in 1980 was one of only a small Number of Les Pauls produced in its Translucent Cherry  Sparkle Finish, details as follows 

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 

1980 

Red Translucent Sparkle 

Twin P90s ( Factory Original , Date Coded 1979 ) 

Internally / Externally original ( Except Changed machine Heads ) 

Original Case 

Condition 8.5/10  ( Light , Minimal Playing wear ) 

History 

The Translucent Red Sparkle Finish was originally introduced by the Gibson  Guitar Company for there range of Gibson Flying Vs and  for promotional and display purposes Gibson decided to  produce a small number of Les Pauls which carried the same colour finish 

Video Link 

Please see link that discusses this rare factory finish 

Comments 

The above is one of only a small  number of Les Pauls Produced in this rare factory Sparkle Finish so  will be of strong  interest to those players , collectors and investors whom wish to  purchase one of  the rarest of all Gibson Les Pauls