167 :: 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, made in USA

Lot Number 167. 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, made in USA. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction (Day One) - Guitars Part I, including Artist Guitars & Memorabilia on 5th December 2023
 
1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, made in USA; Body: black finish, areas of refinishing (UV light inconsistencies), heavy checking, heavy finish rubbing / loss to upper body on back, dings and marks throughout; Neck: heavy checking, refinishing, heavy finish loss behind first position, finish lacquer removed from head making pearl logo and inlay appear brighter; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: refret, tarnishing; Electrics: working, pickups appear original although with re-wiring, neck pickup cover damaged, pickup mounting screws replaced, replacement switch, potentiometers and capacitors appear period correct; Hardware: replacement Schaller tuners, stop bar and bridge appear original, bridge posts slightly repositioned with refinishing repairs, pickguard possibly later, incorrect pickguard mounting bracket, knobs original, strap buttons original, truss rod cover appears original, truss rod cover screws replaced; Case: 1970s non-Gibson hard case; Weight: 4.40kg; Overall condition: fair

Estimate: £8000-12000

Sold For: £13500.00

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