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Continue ShoppingGibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Ebony 1996
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Ebony 1996
Used
Used
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original finish.
Top Material: Mahogany Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .915", 12th fret 1.005"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: A bone nut has been installed. Evidence of fret level.
Electronics: Original electronics; "Burstbucker" pickups with standard 3 position toggle switch, two tone, two volume wiring.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.93K, Bridge 7.75K
Hardware: Mostly original hardware; there was a Bigsby with Vibramate installed at one point, but the stock stop tailpiece has been put back on the guitar (Bigsby included). Straplocks have been installed.
Weight: 10lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: A bone nut has been installed and frets appear to have been leveled. Two extra thumbwheels have been added to the base of the bridge posts for bridge stability.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. Bigsby included in case, along with factory QC checklist (signed 1996) and hangtags.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with heavy play-wear. The clear coat has yellowed and is chipping away on the headstock veneer and is separating from the binding edges. There are light to medium surface scratches throughout, and dents here and there. There are two distinctive dents in the top from the Vibramate that was previously installed. The hardware has a medium patina.
Serial Number: 76357
Summary
Finish Details: Original finish.
Top Material: Mahogany Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .915", 12th fret 1.005"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: A bone nut has been installed. Evidence of fret level.
Electronics: Original electronics; "Burstbucker" pickups with standard 3 position toggle switch, two tone, two volume wiring.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.93K, Bridge 7.75K
Hardware: Mostly original hardware; there was a Bigsby with Vibramate installed at one point, but the stock stop tailpiece has been put back on the guitar (Bigsby included). Straplocks have been installed.
Weight: 10lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: A bone nut has been installed and frets appear to have been leveled. Two extra thumbwheels have been added to the base of the bridge posts for bridge stability.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. Bigsby included in case, along with factory QC checklist (signed 1996) and hangtags.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with heavy play-wear. The clear coat has yellowed and is chipping away on the headstock veneer and is separating from the binding edges. There are light to medium surface scratches throughout, and dents here and there. There are two distinctive dents in the top from the Vibramate that was previously installed. The hardware has a medium patina.
Serial Number: 76357
Trade
- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .915", 12th fret 1.005" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | A bone nut has been installed. Evidence of fret level. |
| Electronics: | Original electronics; "Burstbucker" pickups with standard 3 position toggle switch, two tone, two volume wiring. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 7.93K, Bridge 7.75K |
| Hardware: | Mostly original hardware; there was a Bigsby with Vibramate installed at one point, but the stock stop tailpiece has been put back on the guitar (Bigsby included). Straplocks have been installed. |
| Weight: | 10lbs 15oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A bone nut has been installed and frets appear to have been leveled. Two extra thumbwheels have been added to the base of the bridge posts for bridge stability. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case. Bigsby included in case, along with factory QC checklist (signed 1996) and hangtags. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Guitar is in good condition with heavy play-wear. The clear coat has yellowed and is chipping away on the headstock veneer and is separating from the binding edges. There are light to medium surface scratches throughout, and dents here and there. There are two distinctive dents in the top from the Vibramate that was previously installed. The hardware has a medium patina. |
| Serial Number: | 76357 |
| Tech Notes: | Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and tall, and show very little wear. |