USED GIBSON CUSTOM / Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Ebony [06]

A 2005 Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Custom has arrived!
The Les Paul Custom, also known as the "Black Beauty." Designed to complement a tuxedo, its jet-black body is adorned with multi-layer binding and gold hardware, combining a sense of luxury with rugged cool—making it the object of desire for many guitarists.

This '57-spec model features an all-mahogany body, a mahogany neck with a rounded grip, and an ebony fingerboard. Compared to models with a maple top, it produces a sweet, mellow tone when played clean and a rich, full-bodied sound when distorted.
It is equipped with a Burst Bucker #1 pickup in the front and a Burst Bucker #2 in the rear, producing a warm, harmonically rich drive tone.
While Custom models are often treated roughly, this one has a history of neck break repair; the area near the repair has been repainted on the back of the neck up to around the 4th fret. It appears the top coat has also been relacquered. Additionally, there are cracks and unevenness caused by paint shrinkage near the junction with the binding on the side of the neck.

In addition to stand marks on the body end, there are minor scratches and dents throughout the guitar consistent with its age. However, it has been cleaned, fully adjusted, and had its frets leveled since arrival, so it is ready for use without any issues.
The certificate of authenticity is missing.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 7 5646
Year of Manufacture: 2005
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard case
Accessories: Wrench, tags
Weight: 4.18 kg
Truss Rod: Note: Tested up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no issues (limited travel remaining)
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 23.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 26.0 mm
Scale: 628mm (24.75")
Radius: 305mm (12")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, and dressing

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

* Any measurements listed for 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 the same when the item arrives at your location.

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