{"product_id":"996-gibson-les-paul-classic-gold-top-ohsc-early-rare-abr-1-496r-500t","title":"1996 Gibson Les Paul Classic Gold Top OHSC Early Rare ABR-1 496R 500T","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eFor Sale: 1996 Gibson Les Paul Classic Gold Top w\/ OHSC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e1996 Gibson Les Paul Classic Gold Top\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eoriginal hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eThese \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eearly Les Paul Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e have become increasingly hard to find, and clean examples like this are especially sought after. This one has all the right features that players tend to look for, including a \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eslim ’60s neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eABR-1 bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"450\"\u003erosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the original high-output \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e496R \/ 500T pickup set\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a great example of why these mid-’90s Classics have developed such a strong following over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eThis guitar is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and I would rate it a solid \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shows only \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"745\"\u003elight scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e, but nothing major. Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eno cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The neck is straight, the frets are in excellent shape, and the guitar plays cleanly up and down the neck with no issues. It has also been \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003erecently professionally set up\u003c\/strong\u003e and is ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eoriginal hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1150\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lbs 14 oz\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.69\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .82\" at the 1st fret, .90\" at the 12th fret\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim ’60s\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany Back with Maple Top\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003cbr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stopbar\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson 496R (Neck) and 500T (Bridge)\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1527\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Deluxe Tulip\u003cbr data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel\u003cbr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Top\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17nj5cp\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eThe mid-’90s Les Paul Classics have a feel all their own. This one has the fast, comfortable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eslim ’60s neck\u003c\/strong\u003e that made the model so popular, along with the strong attack and output of the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e496R \/ 500T\u003c\/strong\u003e pickup set. It has the sustain, punch, and weighty feel you would expect from a good Les Paul, with a little more edge than a more vintage-voiced Standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e9 lbs 14 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has the kind of substantial feel many players want from a Les Paul of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1egqcno\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. 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