Orville by Gibson Les Paul Standard Quilted Maple | 1992 Made in Japan
Orville by Gibson LPS-QM Les Paul Standard | 1992 Quilted Maple Cherry Sunburst
Made in Japan at the Terada factory. Official Gibson license. Solid quilted maple top. Gibson '57 Classic pickups. Weighs 4.3kg. Includes gig bag.
The Orville by Gibson brand was the premium Japanese Gibson-licensed line in the late 1980s–1990s, positioned above regular "Orville" instruments and often featuring genuine USA Gibson pickups straight from the factory. These guitars were made by reputable Japanese factories—most often Terada Gakki—and were intended primarily for the Japanese and Asian market, making clean, original examples rarer in other regions.
The LPS-QM designation stands for Les Paul Standard with Quilted Maple top—a visually striking and rare feature compared to standard Les Pauls with plain maple or flame tops. In the 1992 catalog, the LPS-QM was one of the top offerings, representing the pinnacle of Japanese Les Paul–style craftsmanship from this era.
This 1992 example blends Japanese build quality with genuine Gibson pickup tone, making it sought after by players who want vintage-style Les Paul performance without the price tag of top-tier US models. Players on guitar forums often comment that early Orville by Gibson models, especially from 1992, play at a level comparable to many vintage standards and can outperform many modern guitars in feel and tone.
This is a truly inspired guitar. It's a dream to play and its high-end spec makes it a serious collector's piece as well as bragging rights for one of the best priced Les Pauls ever made.
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. $3,400
Key Features
Year: 1992
Made in: Japan (Terada factory)
Body: Mahogany with bookmatched solid quilted maple top
Weight: 4.3kg
Neck: One-piece mahogany, set neck (traditional Les Paul style)
Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with trapezoid inlays
Frets: 22 medium-jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
Nut Width: ~1 11/16"
Pickups: 2 × Gibson '57 Classic PAF humbuckers (original factory)
Controls: 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone, 3-way pickup selector
Hardware: Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson-style vintage tuners
Finish: Gloss Cherry Sunburst
Case: Gig bag included
Sound and Tone
The Gibson '57 Classic PAF humbuckers deliver warm, articulate neck tones and dynamic, punchy bridge tones with that coveted vintage PAF character. These are genuine USA Gibson pickups, installed at the factory, giving this Orville authentic Les Paul voice. The solid quilted maple top over mahogany body provides the perfect balance of warmth, sustain, and top-end snap.
Feel and Playability
With a traditional 24.75" scale length and set mahogany neck, this LPS-QM offers the classic Les Paul feel that players crave. The bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays plays smoothly across all 22 medium-jumbo frets. At 4.3kg, it has a substantial yet comfortable weight that contributes to its excellent sustain and resonance.
Condition
Good condition with honest play wear. Missing original scratch plate. Some play wear including buckle rash on the back, slight pitting and dents on the front. Light fret wear consistent with use. All original electronics and hardware. Currently set up and playing beautifully.