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Solid Body

Gibson Les Paul Special 1957, TV Yellow

$27,500.00

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InstrumentSolid Body
BrandGibson
ModelLes Paul Special
FinishTV Yellow
SKUGS10581-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1957
Body MaterialMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
TunersKluson, "Three on a strip" repro, originals in case (buttons decayed).
Weight7.2lbs
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.68"
Neck ProfileSlim similar to a '59
Neck Depth.88" - .98"
Radius12"
ElectronicsOriginal
Pickup ImpedanceN = 8.9K, B = 8.4K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
CaseBrown 5 latch Gibson hard case made by Stone Case Co. (Handle has tape over it)
Modifications/RepairsRefret by CVG, replaced tuners
Pots134703, CentraLab pots from the 3rd week of 1957

This 1957 Les Paul Special is a killer player in astounding condition for its age. The TV finish has aged naturally, with buckle rash on the back and scattered dings around the edges adding to its character. It’s been professionally refretted, giving it a clean playing surface while preserving the original fingerboard. The tuners were replaced at some point, as the originals were deteriorating and beginning to crumble (the originals are included in the case). The electronics and hardware remain otherwise consistent with late-’50s specs, and the instrument still feels remarkably solid in hand. Plugged in, the P-90s deliver the focused, mid-rich response that make these Specials so... special! A well-preserved example of a late-’50s Special with a few updates along the way.

Includes Stone Case Co. brown hard shell case. (The 'Burst case!)

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