1984 The Paul with tremolo

[Judson]

Just trying to get some info on this Guitar. I have never seen one with trem. 

[Sgt. Pepper]

I owned one. It was my first guitar. I think Gibson made them for about 5 to 7 years maybe. Mine was a late 70's or early 80's. The body is walnut. Mine had no trem. That's after market. I'm sure the zebra pup is not stock. Mine had dual open coil hums and both were black.

Edited June 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper

[SteveFord]

Interesting design - the TP-6 is built into it.  

I've never seen one of those, I like it.  Does it stay in tune well?

[Judson]

The trem says Gibson on it. I think is factory but idk. Stays in tune fine. I wasn’t looking for a guitar with trem but it was shinny, I had money and it’s a Gibson so...

[Sgt. Pepper]

I don't ever recall seeing one with a trem except the one posted. I can't say for sure it's not stock, but I'm pretty damn certain

[Judson]

81034536 is the serial number. 

[rct]

Only a few...uh, special, expensive Les Pauls had Kahler/Gibson branded Kahler Flyers on them.  The Paul was an inexpensive version, so no, it didn't come with that stock.

rct

[Judson]

Thanks, I have no idea to be honest. The price was right so I took a chance.

[Judson]

Plays great.  Im having fun learning how to use the trem.  

[Sgt. Pepper]

10 minutes ago, Judson said:

Plays great.  Im having fun learning how to use the trem.  

You move it up and down and the note/chord changes pitch.

Edited June 8, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper

['Scales]

10 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said:

You move it up and down and the note/chord changes pitch.

Oi! Yer giving away all the secrets!

[Sgt. Pepper]

22 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said:

All these years I've been spinning it like a helicopter. 🤦‍♂️

That's on a Fender.

[Judson]

Lol. Thanks for the tip!!

[mihcmac]

The Gibson "The Paul" also came as Version I and II's which were indicated on the trussrod cover. Coming with a variety of types of humbuckers and with relief on the contoured edges (kind of like an SG) including a few with sculpted tops. 

21 hours ago, Judson said:

Lol. Thanks for the tip!!

The Kahler 2200 tremolo built for Gibson was first produced in 85, so this 84 "The Paul" most likely had it installed later. Also note that the Kahler 2200 required some material to be removed from the guitar to allow a little space for the cam-fulcrum and 2 springs. So there is a small hogged out area in the wood under the tremolo.

These original Gibson/Kahler tremolos can sell used for around $300 and up depending on condition.

Note: these original Gibson/Kahler tremolos seem to be very desirable.

Edited June 9, 2020 by mihcmac

[Judson]

I don’t know a lot about trems but I seem to have stumbled on a good one. The guitar stay in tune  even after extended use of the trem

[merciful-evans]

Those Kahler bridges are a solid bit of hardwear. This 80's one comes with a locking nut clamp.

[Jeff jay]

I think that is my guitar from 1983.  I had the tremolo put in and pick up switch moved.  Any interest in selling?   214-790-9384

id love to see more photos but sure looks like it.   

[sparquelito]

Now this is an interesting development!!

🙂

[Big Bill]

On 7/11/2021 at 5:35 PM, Jeff jay said:

I think that is my guitar from 1983.  I had the tremolo put in and pick up switch moved.  Any interest in selling?   214-790-9384

id love to see more photos but sure looks like it.   

When you get a phone call at 2:00 am with heavy breathing and fast slapping sounds, just tell Pepper to behave and it will stop.

[Whitefang]

Yeah, Jeff maybe should have just suggested getting sent a PM.  Now he'll start getting calls from everyone trying to sell him anything from metal roofing, vinyl siding and concrete floor sealing to Life Alert systems, home and car warranties and leaf guard gutters.  And too, like I'm getting lately, calls his caller ID  identifies as "Potential scam/spam".  (one or the other).  Not to mention the plethora of pissant charities asking for donations.

Whitefang