Gibson Les Paul Standard 1956 Conversion, Goldtop

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Standard
Finish	Goldtop
SKU	GS6482-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1956
Body Material	Mahogany / Maple
Finish Material	Lacquer
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany / Brazilian Rosewood
Radius	9.5"
Weight	8.8 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.696"
Neck Profile	Full C
Neck Thickness	0.893" - 0.998"
Electronics	Original wiring harness, neck PAF has replaced cover, gold has worn off bridge PAF
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Period correct Lifton Case
Modifications/Repairs	Converted from '56 P90 routes to PAF routes, refret, replaced tuners, tuner holes reamed for replacement tuners
Notes	Original tuners, bushings, ferrules, & screws included in case

Description

This Goldtop was originally born with P90 pickups in both positions—this offered a tone less aggressive and popular than the Gibson PAF humbuckers associated with the famed 'Bursts'. The P90 cavities on this Les Paul were routed out to accommodate PAFs for a more aggressive sound. The guitar is refretted to accommodate better playability and the tuners are replacement Schallers. While the tuner holes have been reamed out to fit the newer tuners, the originals are still in the case. Other than the modifications mentioned, this guitar is in very good condition with amazing finish checking and patina. There are few guitars that come around with a history and playability at this level; this is a truly incredible piece from 1956.

Comes with its original hard shell case

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