USED GIBSON CUSTOM / Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gold Top [03]

1998 Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gold Top
A 1957 Gold Top from the 90s Historic Collection has arrived.

Overall, there are numerous imperfections, including scratches, dents, buckle marks, scuffing on the headstock top, fine cracks, and paint chips along the edges.
There is paint wear near the end of the body back (with exposed wood), fading on the horns and parts of the body back, as well as significant tarnish on the hardware and rust on the screws.

Three potentiometers have been replaced; the capacitor has been upgraded to a Vitamin Q; conductive paint has been applied inside the cavity; the bridge and tailpiece have been replaced; and the pickguard has been replaced.
It is equipped with the 57 Classic pickup, which remains immensely popular to this day and is believed to be the original.

The combination of the 57 Classic pickups and Vitamin Q capacitors produces a captivating sound that blends a rich, sweet tone with a lustrous quality.

While it shows significant signs of use, there is also the verdigris typical of Goldtop models visible near the elbow, and the high-quality fingerboard—with its deep color—gives the guitar a dignified appearance.

Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 78922
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Manual, tags, original capacitor, case key
Weight: 4.09 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Note: While the frets can still withstand filing, they are on the low side
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 23.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 25.5 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Modifications: 3 potentiometers, capacitor (replaced with VITAMINQ), conductive paint inside the cavity, bridge, tailpiece, pickguard
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment
Other: Case has exterior damage

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup; these values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

* Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to transfer it between stores; we appreciate your understanding.