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

A used 1994 Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Custom has just arrived!

The Les Paul Custom, also known as the “Black Beauty.” Designed to complement a tuxedo, its jet-black body is adorned with multi-layered binding and gold hardware—a design that combines 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. Its characteristic Les Paul Custom weight of 4.74 kg is due to the dense wood used in the 1990s.
It is equipped with a set of ’57 Classic pickups, delivering a sweet, mellow tone when played clean and a rich, full-bodied sound when distorted.

The guitar shows significant signs of wear and tear, with numerous scratches, dents, and stains throughout. There is weather checking on the finish, yellowing from sun exposure and resin, paint chips along the binding, and stains that appear to be residue from contact cleaner.
When it arrived, there was a crack about 5 mm deep in the wood between the front and rear pickups, but it has since been glued and repaired.
The wood on the underside of the headstock tip is significantly worn down; there are also dents near the junction of the headstock and neck, and a chip in the binding on the 6th string side of the 2nd fret.

The jack plate has been replaced, and there are tape marks near the plate.
Additionally, the toggle switch cap has been replaced, as have the front volume and tone knobs. There is a crack in the front escutcheon caused by a screw hole, and the screw hole at the top of the truss rod cover is chipped, so it does not hold the cover securely in place. The tailpiece shows peeling plating, and rust is visible on screws throughout the instrument.
Both the body and the case have a resinous odor and a musty smell. Additionally, the included hard case cannot be used because the dial lock is broken.
Condition Grade: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of use, but is suitable for normal use.

Serial Number: 74980
Year of Manufacture: 1994
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard case
Weight: 4.74 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees 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: 42.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 23.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 26.1 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Modifications: Jack plate
Repairs and Maintenance: Body crack repair, cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling, part replacement (jack plate), addition of a switch knob, rosin removal, and restoration of gold hardware luster

* 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 height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements 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.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.