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Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" 1959

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Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" 1959

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Maple

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Gibson 50s "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .87" 12th- .95"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: Original PAF pickups and wiring. The pots date to 1958. The capacitors are bumblebees. Solder joints are untouched.

Pickup Measurements: neck 7.9k ohms bridge 7.5k ohms

Hardware: The hardware is all original except for the tuner bushings. The bushings are repro and there is also a set of mismatched bushings included that were installed on the guitar at some point. These are not original either. Because the tuner holes were enlarged for Grovers, there is a small piece of tape around each bushing to keep it secure.

Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish is glossy with moderate wear and fantastic checking throughout. The finish is completely worn away from a large area on the back of the body. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished.

Modifications/Repairs: At some point the tuner holes were enlarged for Grovers. The original tuners have been reinstalled with repro bushings. The original bushings are not included.

Serial Number: 9 0289

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1959.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case. The case includes the original hangtags as well as all the original adjustment instructions.

$355,000.00
Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" 1959—
$355,000.00

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The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Maple

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Gibson 50s "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .87" 12th- .95"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: Original PAF pickups and wiring. The pots date to 1958. The capacitors are bumblebees. Solder joints are untouched.

Pickup Measurements: neck 7.9k ohms bridge 7.5k ohms

Hardware: The hardware is all original except for the tuner bushings. The bushings are repro and there is also a set of mismatched bushings included that were installed on the guitar at some point. These are not original either. Because the tuner holes were enlarged for Grovers, there is a small piece of tape around each bushing to keep it secure.

Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish is glossy with moderate wear and fantastic checking throughout. The finish is completely worn away from a large area on the back of the body. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished.

Modifications/Repairs: At some point the tuner holes were enlarged for Grovers. The original tuners have been reinstalled with repro bushings. The original bushings are not included.

Serial Number: 9 0289

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1959.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case. The case includes the original hangtags as well as all the original adjustment instructions.

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