1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus Limited Edition Flame Top Cherry Sunburst w/ 57 Classic PAFs & Case, Yamano

Up for sale, a 1998 Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Standard Plus in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and owner’s manual. This uncommon Les Paul variant was produced during Gibson’s “good wood” era, custom ordered by Gibson’s Japanese distributor Yamano; Gibson’s USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibson’s discerning Japanese audience. This particular Limited Edition model elevates the Les Paul Standard platform with a stunning AAA flame maple top, gold-plated hardware, and a pair of ‘57 Classic PAF humbuckers.

This Les Paul Standard Plus weighs 9lbs 11oz, and tonewoods include a mahogany body, two-piece carved AAA flame maple top, one-piece mahogany neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard. The natural acoustic tone offers punch, detail and ample sustain, qualities that translate well via the ‘57 Classic PAF humbuckers. These medium-wind pickups have spongy lows, detailed treble growl, and a midrange scoop that interacts well with high gain. This Limited Edition Les Paul Standard PLushas been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: ‘60s-style C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone (upgraded)
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, greened keystone buttons
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘98
-Factory Markings: Limited Edition decal on back of peghead

Body Specs:

-Wood: AAA Flame Maple, Mahogany
-Pickups: ‘57 Classic PAF humbucker x2
-Harness: Gibson-branded pots
-Hardware: Nashville bridge (three replacement saddles, originals included), stopbar
-Plastics: Amber bonnet knobs, cream pickup surrounds

The gloss Cherry Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is exceptionally vibrant and well-saturated, highlighting the dynamic, wall-to-wall figuring in the AAA flame maple top, with faint pick scuffing along the strum path, a small area of shallow buckle rash at the bass-side waist on the back, and some minor dings. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original brown Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano owner’s manual.