ORIGINAL
1957 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM
ELECTRIC GUITAR
'BLACK BEAUTY'
#78537
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
COLLECTORS DREAM
$72,500.00
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alt="Vintage 1957 Original Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar in case">
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Late
1957 marked the first appearance of the tri-PAF Humbucking Pickup configuration in
the iconic LES PAUL CUSTOM. Previous Customs (1954-57) were equipped
with the P90/Alnico dual pickup setup. In 1957 only 283 total examples
of the Custom were produced, with both the Alnico/90 and this triple
Humbucker setup immortalized by Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Steve
Stills and others. This is a really superb example of the latter of which less than
150 were likely made in 1957.
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alt="1957 Original 'Black Beauty' Gibson Les Paul Custom Humbucking Pickups, Bridge, Tailpiece">
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CONDITION: 9+
- This guitar shows little use. Owner developed arthritis.
(In the shot above the few white marks
are loose hairs from the sheepskin rug the case is cocooned in.)
- The
Gold finish on the pickup covers, ABR-1, stop tailpiece is 95%+.
- No dings, belt rash, etc. There are a few pinpoint marks too small to
photograph.
- Some lacquer checking on headstock.
- The frets have been dressed/changed. The binding and lacquer
appear original but I'm no expert. However, 'Fretless Wonder' frets were
frequently changed for fatter ones for easier playing and this could
well be the case. Easily reversible.
- Typically, original Kluson Super tuners were switched to Grovers. No extra
holes. Original Klusons + bezels in case pocket. Easily reversible.
- Original Stop Tailpiece (NO Bigsby changeover), ABR-1, Wiring Harness,
etc. No changed parts other than Grovers and frets..
- Two PAF labeled + one unlabeled Humbuckers, common to 1957. Pickups ohm
at 7.3k-7.4k, precise for year.
- No repairs.
- Original case in excellent condition. Normal wear on handle. A Mint
original 1957 handle is included for replacement.
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alt="Vintage Original 1957 Original Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Top">
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alt="1957 Les Paul Custom Back and Neck details">
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I have
owned this gem since 1998. It has been stored in a
temperature-controlled environment. I've taken it out twice a year to
polish, tune and play delicately for a few minutes. It has never left my
home. Its condition indicates little use before I got it and I
conservatively rate it at 9+ condition. I am no guitar dealer and try
not to exaggerate or overhype, unlike the norm. This
instrument was purchased privately.
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TERMS:
Cash, Money Order, Bank Check, Bank Transfer only.
Instrument may be examined in person in NY by appointment.
This is a private sale. Full identification credentials required before
viewing.
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