Gibson Les Paul Custom Black 1958

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Summary

Finish: Original ebony finish. There is a spot of finish wear on the back of the neck at the third fret where the finish has been worn away. There are also two large scratches on the back of the neck opposite the fifth fret. There is a small spot where a marker was used to touch up the finish along the treble side corner of the “open book” carve of the headstock.

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: “D” Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .88″ & 12th. Fret: 1.00″

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″

Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Electronics: Original Gibson PAF humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pots, wiring, and caps are original. It is setup to be out of phase in the middle position. This is original from the factory and common on these three pickup Les Pauls. The middle position selects the middle and bridge pickups.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.1k Middle: (NA cannot be isolated in circuit) Neck: 7.0k

Hardware: Original Grover Patent Pending Rotomatic tuners, nut, bridge, tail-piece, pickguard, knobs, and switch tip. The low E saddle has been replaced with a nylon saddle.

Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition for it’s age. There is checking throughout the entirety of the guitar as well as minor dings, dents, and scratches. Also, there is a spot on the treble side corner of the headstock along the top of the “open book” carve where the finish was touched up with a black marker.

Modifications/Repairs: -Finish touch up on the treble side corner on the top of the headstock where the “open book” carve is.
-A strap button has been installed on the back of the body behind the neck joint.
-The low E saddle has been replaced with a nylon saddle.

Serial Number: 83780

Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The frets are thin and show moderate wear. On the back of the headstock, there is a “2” indicating that it is a factory second. It is being dated to 1958 based on the serial number.

Case Details: Original hardshell case. In the case pocket there is an old band business card and set list from the previous owner. There is also an original hangtag and humbucker and tune-o-matic adjustment instruction pamphlet.