1992 Gibson Les Paul Standard Black
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| Body Material | Solid mahogany back with a bound maple top | |
| Body Finish | Ebony (Black finish) | |
| Neck Material | Mahogany, set-neck construction | |
| Neck Profile | Typically a '60s slim taper or a medium "C" or "D" shape, which can vary slightly | |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | |
| Inlays | Pearloid trapezoid inlays | |
| Frets | 22 frets | |
| Scale Length | 24.75" | |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (1 11/16") | |
| Pickups | 498T (treble/bridge) humbuckers | |
| Bridge | Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge with a stop-bar tailpiece | |
| Hardware | Nickel/chrome (hardware can sometimes be gold depending on the specific run) |
- Construction Quality: Early 1990s Gibsons are generally praised for their high-quality craftsmanship, often considered comparable to Custom Shop level instruments of the time.
- Pickups: The 490R/498T combination provides a slightly hotter, more modern sound compared to the lower-output "PAF-style" pickups found in some earlier models or the Les Paul Classic line of the same era.
- Finish: The ebony finish can show polishing scratches and minor finish checking (fine cracks in the lacquer) over time, which is common for instruments of this vintage and contributes to their authentic aged look.
- Hardware Variations: While specifications are standard, some individual guitars may have had hardware or pickups replaced over their lifespan (e.g., non-original tuners or Seymour Duncan pickups), so it is important to verify originality when assessing a specific instrument.
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