• This historic Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1955 features the original black finish, double bound mahogany body, mahogany neck ("speed necked"), bound ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with pearl inlays. Equipped with original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups, ABR-1 T-O-M bridge and waffleback tuners. Pots date 22nd week of 1955. Original hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Playing wear, Previous pro body modifications to accommodate different bridge pickups (area cleaned up and original pickup reinstalled by our shop)

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

 

  • Classic rock machine
  • SN 511557
  • 1955
  • Gloss back finish
  • Double bound carved mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck has been "speed necked" (finish removed)
  • Bound ebony fretboard (refretted), pearl block inlays
  • Original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups
  • Pots date 22nd week of 1955
  • New switch installed by our shop
  • ABR-1 TOM bridge (new saddles and height adjusters installed)
  • Stop tailpiece
  • B-w-b-w raised pickguard
  • Bound peghead overlay features split-diamond and logo inlays
  • Newer truss rod cover
  • Waffleback tuners (pearloid keystone buttons)
  • Gold hardware adds to the look
  • 1-5/8" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • 8.8 lbs.
  • 60s Gibson hard shell case (gold lining)
  • Built in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)

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SKU: 30U-222157

$38,500 USD
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This historic Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1955 features the original black finish, double bound mahogany body, mahogany neck ("speed necked"), bound ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with pearl inlays. Equipped with original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups, ABR-1 T-O-M bridge and waffleback tuners. Pots date 22nd week of 1955. Original hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Playing wear, Previous pro body modifications to accommodate different bridge pickups (area cleaned up and original pickup reinstalled by our shop)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

 

  • Classic rock machine
  • SN 511557
  • 1955
  • Gloss back finish
  • Double bound carved mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck has been "speed necked" (finish removed)
  • Bound ebony fretboard (refretted), pearl block inlays
  • Original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups
  • Pots date 22nd week of 1955
  • New switch installed by our shop
  • ABR-1 TOM bridge (new saddles and height adjusters installed)
  • Stop tailpiece
  • B-w-b-w raised pickguard
  • Bound peghead overlay features split-diamond and logo inlays
  • Newer truss rod cover
  • Waffleback tuners (pearloid keystone buttons)
  • Gold hardware adds to the look
  • 1-5/8" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • 8.8 lbs.
  • 60s Gibson hard shell case (gold lining)
  • Built in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment
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