1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording, Serial Number 00 111943
Introduced in 1971 and designed with input from Les Paul himself, the Les Paul™ Recording was a forward-thinking model built for studio musicians seeking maximum tonal versatility and clarity. Unlike traditional Les Paul models, the Recording featured low-impedance humbuckers, allowing players to run long cable lengths without signal loss and to plug directly into mixing consoles. Its extensive control layout included separate Treble, Bass, Decade, Phase, and Tone switches, offering an unprecedented level of tonal shaping.
This 1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording is in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, with an all-original Alpine White finish that has uniformly yellowed over the decades. The guitar shows slight discoloration around the base of the neck from hanging on a wall hanger, as well as slight lacquer cracking around the heel, which is purely cosmetic. The chrome hardware remains exceptionally clean, and the original pickguard plastic is still attached. It retains its original low-impedance humbuckers, Gibson-branded Schaller® tuners, and Tune-O-Matic™ Harmonica bridge, delivering the unique clarity and extended frequency response that made this model a studio favorite.
Ships in a Gibson Deluxe Protector case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 4-ply Black on Body, 2-ply Black on Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Jumbo (Original)
Inlays Acrylic Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-ply Mahogany
Nut Material Plastic
Nut Width 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profile Slim \C\
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Low Impedance Humbucker
Controls Volume, Treble, Bass, Decade, 3-way Tone Switch, 2-way Phase Switch
Neck Pickup Low Impedance Humbucker
Output Jack Two 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Tune-O-Matic Harmonica
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Chrome
Mounting Rings Chrome
Pickguard 5-ply Black
Pickup Covers Black Embossed
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell (Les Paul Recording)
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Gibson-branded Schaller
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0050
Case Gibson Deluxe Protector
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording, Alpine White
Gibson Certified Vintage 1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording, Alpine White
Sorry, the Gibson Certified Vintage 1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording, Alpine White is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only.
Check out the great alternatives on this page or reach out to us directly with any questions!
1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording, Serial Number 00 111943
Introduced in 1971 and designed with input from Les Paul himself, the Les Paul™ Recording was a forward-thinking model built for studio musicians seeking maximum tonal versatility and clarity. Unlike traditional Les Paul models, the Recording featured low-impedance humbuckers, allowing players to run long cable lengths without signal loss and to plug directly into mixing consoles. Its extensive control layout included separate Treble, Bass, Decade, Phase, and Tone switches, offering an unprecedented level of tonal shaping.
This 1976 Gibson Les Paul Recording is in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, with an all-original Alpine White finish that has uniformly yellowed over the decades. The guitar shows slight discoloration around the base of the neck from hanging on a wall hanger, as well as slight lacquer cracking around the heel, which is purely cosmetic. The chrome hardware remains exceptionally clean, and the original pickguard plastic is still attached. It retains its original low-impedance humbuckers, Gibson-branded Schaller® tuners, and Tune-O-Matic™ Harmonica bridge, delivering the unique clarity and extended frequency response that made this model a studio favorite.
Ships in a Gibson Deluxe Protector case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 4-ply Black on Body, 2-ply Black on Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Jumbo (Original)
Inlays Acrylic Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-ply Mahogany
Nut Material Plastic
Nut Width 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profile Slim \C\
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Low Impedance Humbucker
Controls Volume, Treble, Bass, Decade, 3-way Tone Switch, 2-way Phase Switch
Neck Pickup Low Impedance Humbucker
Output Jack Two 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Tune-O-Matic Harmonica
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Chrome
Mounting Rings Chrome
Pickguard 5-ply Black
Pickup Covers Black Embossed
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell (Les Paul Recording)
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Gibson-branded Schaller
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0050
Case Gibson Deluxe Protector
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
