Gibson Les Paul Standard | 1998 Ebony USA Made

Made in Nashville, Tennessee. Mahogany body with maple top. Rosewood fingerboard. 490R and 498T humbuckers. Trapezoid inlays. Weighs 4.5kg. Includes non-original hard shell case.
Available now is a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Ebony finish from the Nashville plant. The late 1990s are often considered a sweet spot for Gibson USA production, with excellent wood selection and attention to detail. 
 
This Les Paul has recently had a professional setup with low, smooth, easy action. The neck is in exceptional condition with absolutely no fret wear. The original tuners have been replaced with Grover tuners. While the front of the body shows some exposed wood, these areas have been professionally sealed and smoothed over with a lacquer touch-up, ensuring a tactilely seamless feel while playing.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $3,200
Key Features
Year: 1998
Made in: USA (Nashville, Tennessee)
Serial: 93168310
Model: Les Paul Standard
Finish: Ebony (EB), gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body: Solid mahogany with carved maple top
Neck: Mahogany, Rounded profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays
Frets: 22 medium jumbo
Pickups: Gibson 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) humbuckers
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way toggle switch
Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic with stopbar tailpiece
Tuners: Grover (replaced from original)
Weight: 4.5kg
Case: Non-original hard shell case included
 
Sound and Tone
The 490R and 498T pickup pairing uses Alnico magnets to deliver a versatile range of tones. The neck pickup produces sweet, bluesy cleans. The bridge pickup delivers aggressive, high-output leads that cut through any mix with ease. This classic combination covers everything from classic rock to hard rock and blues.
 
Feel and Playability
The Rounded mahogany neck profile fills the hand comfortably. The 22 medium jumbo frets and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth playability. Recently professionally set up with low, smooth, easy action. The neck is in exceptional condition with absolutely no fret wear. Weighs 4.5kg, comfortable for a Les Paul Standard.
 
Condition
Very good player condition. Front of body shows some exposed wood, professionally sealed and smoothed with lacquer touch-up for a seamless feel. Neck is exceptional with no fret wear. Original tuners replaced with Grover. Recently professionally set up. Plays beautifully.
 
Background
The late 1990s are often considered a sweet spot for Gibson USA production, as the Nashville plant was consistently producing instruments with excellent wood selection and attention to detail. These 1998 Standards capture the true essence of the Les Paul legacy and remain highly sought after by players.