This historic Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1955 features the original black finish, double bound mahogany body and set neck, bound ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with pearl inlays. Finish removed back of neck. Equipped with original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups, ABR-1 T-O-M bridge and waffleback tuners. Original bridge pickup, pots and caps reinstalled by our shop. Pots date 22nd week of 1955. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.

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Condition Notes: Playing wear, finish removed on back of neck, previous refret. Original bridge pickup, pots and caps reinstalled by our shop. Replacement 3-way switch, saddles and height adjusters, truss rod cover and strap buttons. Previous pro body modifications to accommodate different bridge pickups.

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SN 511557
1955
Gloss back finish
Double bound carved mahogany body and set neck
B-w-b-w-b-w top purfling
Finish removed back of neck
Bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays
22 newer frets, 1-5/8" nut, 24-3/4" scale
Original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups
Original bridge pickup, pots and caps reinstalled by our shop
2 volume and 2 tone controls, replacement 3-way switch
Pots date 22nd week of 1955
ABR-1 TOM bridge, stop tailpiece
New saddles and height adjusters installed
B-w-b-w raised pickguard
Gold waffleback tuners with pearloid keystone buttons
Bound peghead overlay features split-diamond and logo inlays
Gold hardware
8.8 lbs.
60s Gibson hard shell case (gold lining)
Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)

Name: Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)
Brand: Gibson
SKU: 30U-222157
Price: 38500.00 USD

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This historic Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1955 features the original black finish, double bound mahogany body and set neck, bound ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay with pearl inlays. Finish removed back of neck. Equipped with original P-90 / Alnico single-coil pickups, ABR-1 T-O-M bridge and waffleback tuners. Original bridge pickup, pots and caps reinstalled by our shop. Pots date 22nd week of 1955. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Playing wear, finish removed on back of neck, previous refret. Original bridge pickup, pots and caps reinstalled by our shop. Replacement 3-way switch, saddles and height adjusters, truss rod cover and strap buttons. Previous pro body modifications to accommodate different bridge pickups.