Gibson Les Paul All Gold 1952

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Les Paul All Gold 1952

Vintage

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 except for oil finish on back of neck.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany solid body with maple cap.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium, soft "V"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .89" 12th- .96"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board and trapezoid inlays.
Electronics: Original P90 pickups and original wiring harness with pots dating to 1952. The solder joints on the output jack have been touched up.
Pickup Measurements: neck 7.5k ohms bridge 7.4k ohms
Hardware: The jack plate and screws holding the jack plate control cavity cover are not original. The rest of the hardware is original.
Modifications/Repairs: -The gold finish on the back of the neck is completely worn away. A previous owner has applied an oil finish to the bare wood of the neck to seal it. -The jack plate and screws holding the jack plate control cavity cover are not original. -There are extra holes under the clover edge of the lower bout from a different tail piece that was installed at some point. -The solder joints on the output jack have been touched up.
Case Details: Original hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. The finish is glossy with considerable checking throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash. The gold finish is completely worn away from the back of the neck. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The original frets are are small with moderate play wear. -Most first year Les Pauls did not have serial numbers. By appointments, this guitar undoubtedly dates to 1952.
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