1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
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At a Glance:
Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1969
Finish: Black
Body: Single-piece mahogany
Neck: Three-piece mahogany, no volute, no “Made in USA” stamp, transitional tenon
Fingerboard: Ebony, block inlays
Tuners: Correct waffle-back tuners
Pickups: Original Pat No. humbuckers (covers removed and reinstated)
Pickup Readings: Bridge 7.4k | Neck 7.5k
Pots: CTS (3 dating to 29th week of ’69, one obscured)
Capacitors: Sprague “Black Beauty”
Finish: Neck refinished, small localised refin to body side, otherwise correct
Repairs/Changes: Refret, replacement nut
Nut Width: 43.3mm
Neck Depth: 19.5mm (1st fret) | 25.7mm (12th fret)
Weight: 4.27kg
Case: Correct orange-lined hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
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Beautiful looking and excellent playing 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with sought-after early features. This one has the desirable single-piece body with a three-piece mahogany neck and transitional tenon, notably without a volute or “Made in USA” stamp that were introduced later in the year.
Hardware-wise, the correct waffle-back tuners are in place, along with the correct Pat No. bridge and tailpiece. It houses a pair of original Pat No. humbuckers that deliver an open, airy and articulate sound, with a really pleasing bite to the attack and plenty of warmth and sustain behind it. Under the hood, the wiring appears largely untouched, with three CTS pots dating to the 29th week of 1969 (the remaining volume pot obscured by solder), along with the correct Sprague “Black Beauty” capacitors.
In terms of condition, this is a guitar with just the right amount of wear. The neck has been refinished, and there is a small area of localised refinishing to the side of the body, but aside from this it presents very well, with consistent lacquer checking and honest play wear throughout. Importantly, the rest of the finish blacklights cleanly with no signs of structural repair.
A previous refret and replacement nut make for an easy, very comfortable playing experience, and the neck carve is a real highlight—starting as a slim to medium C at the nut and gradually filling out into a fuller profile with soft shoulders as you move up the neck, making it ideal for lead playing and string bending. At 9.4 lbs (4.27kg), it has a reassuring weight without feeling overly cumbersome. Acoustically it’s lively and resonant, with a nice snap to the attack, which translates beautifully when plugged in.
A great-looking, great-sounding example of an increasingly hard-to-find early Les Paul Custom, offering a compelling mix of originality, feel and tone. Complete with the correct orange-lined hard case.
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At a Glance:
Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1969
Finish: Black
Body: Single-piece mahogany
Neck: Three-piece mahogany, no volute, no “Made in USA” stamp, transitional tenon
Fingerboard: Ebony, block inlays
Tuners: Correct waffle-back tuners
Pickups: Original Pat No. humbuckers (covers removed and reinstated)
Pickup Readings: Bridge 7.4k | Neck 7.5k
Pots: CTS (3 dating to 29th week of ’69, one obscured)
Capacitors: Sprague “Black Beauty”
Finish: Neck refinished, small localised refin to body side, otherwise correct
Repairs/Changes: Refret, replacement nut
Nut Width: 43.3mm
Neck Depth: 19.5mm (1st fret) | 25.7mm (12th fret)
Weight: 4.27kg
Case: Correct orange-lined hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.