1979 Gibson Les Paul KM

by chris picazo
(bartlett)

hello i have a rare and in great shape 1979 gibson les paul k.m. this is a solid 9.5 out of 10 condition the guitar is all original even has the custom made plate that only came with the the first few that were produced it was a limited run of only 1500 made.

The guitar has dual cream t-top pick ups and is a tobacco burst in color the guitar sound amazing its a sure collector piece that will only go up in value.

The custom made plate you see in the pic is 100% original from gibson ( people always ask) but you can do research online and confirm it if you like. Its Very rare to find this guitar and plate still together most plates are lost and like i mentioned only a limited quantity came with this plate.

This was one of the last LPs produced in the Kalamazoo, Michigan factory, on the old machines, by the old craftsmen. this guitar has all natural aging the petina look amazing it all blends great together

ANSWER

Hi, Chris-

Here is the Blue Book general info:

LES PAUL KALAMAZOO (LES PAUL KM) Add to Collection
- single sharp cutaway solid mahogany body, bound carved maple top, raised cream pickguard, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlay, Nashville tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, large blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, "Les Paul K.M." engraved on truss cover, 3-per-side Grover tuners, nickel hardware, 2 cream colored covered humbucker pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, 3-position switch, available in Antique Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst, or Natural finishes, approx. 1,050 mfg. 1979 only

This was Gibson´s first nationally distributed flame top reissue. The first production run of these instruments exhibited a metal plate with engraved custom-made logo below the tailpiece.

The pricing info:

Mint $2,750
Exc+ $2,200
Exc. $1,800
Avg.+ $1,500
Avg. $1,300
General $1,100

Lynne