Gibson Les Paul Custom 1953, Black
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Specs
| Instrument | Solid Body |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | Les Paul Custom |
| Finish | Black |
| SKU | GS10087-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1953 |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Mahogany/Ebony |
| Tuners | Gold Vintage Grovers |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.741" |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Neck Depth | 0.867" - 0.993" |
| Radius | 12" |
| Electronics | Period correct replacement pickups |
| Pickup Impedance | Bridge - 7.6k; Neck - 7.9k |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | N |
| Case | 70s hard shell case |
| Modifications/Repairs | Refinish, Replacement tuners, replacement nut, refret, period correct replacement pickups (neck pickup cover is cracked), headstock break repair, poker chip removed (in case), replacement switch washer, replacement bridge and tailpiece, back plate screws replaced, 2 switch back cover screws replaced, finish touch up, tongue extension reglued, completely re-wired with replacement caps, pots, and input jack, replacement screws on input jack |
Description
If you're looking for an early player-grade Les Paul Custom, this 1953 (short headstock) example is a great candidate. It has the unique short LP Custom headstock that was only used in 1953. It's been through the wringer, but remains an excellent player with warm, vintage tone. The most notable repairs and modifications include a refret, total black refinish, headstock repair and re-shape, and fully replaced electronics. For a list of its full repairs check out the specs tab. Despite the unoriginality, it's a monster player, especially thanks to a killer refret by our in-house repair team.
Includes 70s hard shell case.
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