Up for sale is a 2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard Limited Edition Millennium in Red Sparkle (also referred to as Diamond Sparkle), complete with the original hard-shell case and paperwork. This special edition was part of a short run to commemorate the turn of the millennium, and its bold metallic red finish is among the rarest sparkle treatments Gibson ever produced.
This guitar is 100% original and in excellent 9 out of 10 condition, especially impressive for a 26-year-old instrument. It plays and sounds fantastic with no issues.
Excellent (9/10)
Light surface scratches and a few small dings
Minor wear on the gold hardware
No cracks, breaks, or repairs
Frets are in excellent shape with no wear
Neck is straight and setup plays cleanly with no buzzing or dead spots
Please refer to the photos for close-ups of the condition
Serial Number: 00450665
Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz
Finish: Red Sparkle (Diamond Sparkle)
Body: Solid Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper profile
Neck Depth: 0.80" (1st fret), 0.95" (12th fret)
Nut Width: 1.69"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid
Scale Length: 24.75"
Radius: 12"
Pickups: Gibson 498T (bridge), Gibson 490R (neck) – both factory original
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Grover
Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
Hardware Finish: Gold (with light tarnish)
Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case (clean and functional)
Original paperwork
✅ Limited Edition 2000 "Millennium" Model
✅ Rare and eye-catching Red Sparkle finish
✅ 100% original with no modifications
✅ Excellent condition with upgraded aesthetic touches
✅ Professionally set up and ready to play
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