For sale is a 2015 Gibson Custom Shop True Historic '57 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty with the original case and certificate of authenticity. This guitar is in excellent condition and in perfect working order. There are some light scratches and dings. Overall, I would rate the condition a solid 9 out of 10. Everything on the guitar is original. There are no cracks, repairs, or issues. The neck is straight with no issues and plays great. The original frets are in excellent condition with no wear. The original case works great.
The True Historic Series from Gibson Custom feature replica-level detail, from plastics, recreated based on lab analysis of original 50's parts, to double-carved top and neck profiles and thin, hand-sanded finishes, they are the most complete, accurate, and refined recreations of the guitars that form the mid-century legend of Gibson's solid body range. While Gibson's other solid body guitars enjoyed various levels of success, the infamous "Tuxedo" look of the Les Paul Custom has enjoyed a long reign as the epitome of high-style, tone, and playability. Today's True Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom is a detailed recreation, true to every aspect of the original's stylish looks, legendary tone, and distinct "fretless wonder" playability.
True Historic Plastics: Based on Lab & Engineering Analysis of Original Parts
True Historic Pickup Covers: The Right Shoulder and Overall Shape of the '50s
Double-Carved Top: Authentic vintage dish profile
Double-Carved Neck: Hand sanded for ideal playability and accurate profile
"Broken" Peghead Edges: Soft, Original Vintage Lines Like Originals
Thinner Peghead Veneer: A Testament to Obsession with Detail Thinner True Historic Wet-Sanded Finish: Time and Labor Intensive, But Oh So Authentic
Hide Glue Top Construction: An Original 50's Craft Specification
Rolled Fingerboard Binding: Exceptional Playability You Have to Feel to Believe
SPECS:
Serial Number: 75280
Nut Width: 1.68"
1st Fret: 0.93"
12th Fret: 1.01"
Neck Type: 1957 Les Paul Custom
Finger Board: Ebony
Pickups: Custom Buckers
Weight: 9lb 10oz
**All photographs shown are ACTUAL PHOTOS of the item listed and are taken at our shop.**
The True Historic Series from Gibson Custom feature replica-level detail, from plastics, recreated based on lab analysis of original 50's parts, to double-carved top and neck profiles and thin, hand-sanded finishes, they are the most complete, accurate, and refined recreations of the guitars that form the mid-century legend of Gibson's solid body range. While Gibson's other solid body guitars enjoyed various levels of success, the infamous "Tuxedo" look of the Les Paul Custom has enjoyed a long reign as the epitome of high-style, tone, and playability. Today's True Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom is a detailed recreation, true to every aspect of the original's stylish looks, legendary tone, and distinct "fretless wonder" playability.
True Historic Plastics: Based on Lab & Engineering Analysis of Original Parts
True Historic Pickup Covers: The Right Shoulder and Overall Shape of the '50s
Double-Carved Top: Authentic vintage dish profile
Double-Carved Neck: Hand sanded for ideal playability and accurate profile
"Broken" Peghead Edges: Soft, Original Vintage Lines Like Originals
Thinner Peghead Veneer: A Testament to Obsession with Detail Thinner True Historic Wet-Sanded Finish: Time and Labor Intensive, But Oh So Authentic
Hide Glue Top Construction: An Original 50's Craft Specification
Rolled Fingerboard Binding: Exceptional Playability You Have to Feel to Believe
SPECS:
Serial Number: 75280
Nut Width: 1.68"
1st Fret: 0.93"
12th Fret: 1.01"
Neck Type: 1957 Les Paul Custom
Finger Board: Ebony
Pickups: Custom Buckers
Weight: 9lb 10oz
**All photographs shown are ACTUAL PHOTOS of the item listed and are taken at our shop.**