2004 Gibson CS Historic Les Paul '57 LPB-3 Black Beauty (1957 reissue) Black
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We've had a somewhat steady supply of early 2000s Gibson Custom Shop guitars recently. They're always really good guitars. This 2004 '57 Reissue Black Beauty Les Paul is no exception.
The guitar has aged naturally and quite nicely. I bought it from the original owner's son. It was clear that they both loved the guitar, and I see why.
The two played the guitar, but took care of it at the same time. The frets are still full and I assume they've been dressed because there isn't any pitting.
The neck feels perfect, and plays perfectly as well, with low action. It is chunky, a little fatter at the first fret than an R9.
The guitar is completely original with no repairs. There is one area on the side of the headstock that I missed when I picked it up because it blends right in. It kind of looks like a small, burnt area. I'm not sure how the heck it happened, or if it really was singed or maybe it reacted with a strap in the case or something.
The original case and certificate of authenticity are included.
Color: Black
Weight: 10lbs 7.0ozs
Body: One Piece Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: See Picture
Fretboard: Bound Ebony
Inlays: Mother Of Pearl Trapezoids
Frets: Original
Fret count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 24 3/4"
Radius: 10"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.90"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.03"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 38 7/8"
Lower bout: 13"
Waist: 7 1/4"
Upper bout: 9 3/16"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.96k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Middle Pickup Reading: 7.91k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.95k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: There is buckle rash, please see picture. There's some type of finish damage present on the headstock side and rear as picture, no idea what happened there.
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