RARE Gibson Les Paul Future Tribute with Manual Tuners 2013 - Wine Red

Some guitars have that “where have you been hiding?” energy—and this Gibson Les Paul Future Tribute in Wine Red is absolutely one of them.

It’s the kind of instrument you crack open in its case and immediately understand why someone chose to collect it instead of play it. Everything about it feels preserved… like a snapshot of what Gibson was trying to do in that era when they were blending old-school Les Paul soul with forward-leaning tech and thoughtful upgrades.

This one is like new, with almost no evidence that it’s ever seen real play time. The satin Wine Red finish is stunning in person—deep, rich, and full of that subtle mahogany texture that makes your hand want to glide over every contour. Satin Gibson finishes always have a certain warmth, but this one feels especially good… smooth, broken-in, and addictive to touch.

And then there are the tuners.

Not the electronic Min-e-Tune system, but something much better: manual Steinberger gearless tuners, the original spec that should honestly be standard on every guitar Gibson makes. They’re rock-solid, silky, and unbelievably precise—turning them feels like adjusting the fine mechanics of a camera lens. Once you lock in a pitch, it stays there. They’re that good.

Under the hood, you’ve got the classic/classy combo Gibson designed this line around:

’57 Classic humbuckers, an asymmetrical neck profile, and the traditional mahogany/maple/rosewood blueprint that gives a Les Paul its identity. But paired with the lightweight feel and modern appointments, it plays like a guitar from the future that still respects every note of Gibson history.

It’s rare to find one of these in this condition—especially with the manual tuners, the hardshell case, and the full case candy intact. This truly feels like a guitar that was purchased to be tucked away, admired, and kept clean, not tossed around or gigged.

If you’ve been waiting for a Les Paul that feels like a collector’s piece and a player’s dream, this is the one.

Weight: 8.1 pounds

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping