Gibson Les Paul 1953, Gold Top

$28,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul
Finish	Gold Top
SKU	GS9809-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Body Material	Maple/Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	8.6 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.693"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.916" - 1.020"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	8.6k - 7.5k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Headstock wing crack re-glued, replaced tailpiece, new input jack plate

Description

This 1953 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop showcases decades of natural playwear, with a worn-in aesthetic that reflects its long musical life. The original gold finish has aged beautifully, revealing areas of checking, fading, and exposed mahogany along the neck and body edges. Equipped with its original P-90 pickups, this early Les Paul delivers the raw, punchy tone that defined the era. A true vintage player’s piece with unmatched character and mojo. Check out the Specs tab for the full repair and modification history. It includes a modern Gibson hardshell case.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.