Original 1957 Black Beauty Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

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ORIGINAL 1957 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM ELECTRIC GUITAR
'BLACK BEAUTY'
#78537
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
COLLECTORS DREAM
$72,500.00 



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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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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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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.

1957 Les Paul Custom Neck and Headstock details


1957 Les Paul Custom Headstock details


1957 Les Paul Custom Original Case

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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