1953 Gibson Les Paul - Goldtop

This 1953 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop is truly in amazing condition! This is a second-year example, featuring the model’s second design with a wrap-around tailpiece rather than a trapeze. Very well-preserved for its age, you’ll find only minimal wear throughout the guitar, aside from expected weather checking. The gold finish remains fairly clean and bright, and the same goes for the cream pickup covers and pickguard. This chunky neck feels amazing to play, and coupled with these two full-bodied P-90s, this guitar is a player’s dream. As with nearly every Goldtop from this year, the action with the original wrap-around tailpiece is quite high, so a low-profile repro example has been applied to get it playing just right but the original remains inside the case. 

Overall Condition: 9

Specifications:

• Finish Details: Goldtop, Original, Excellent Condition, very clean on front with minimal marks, checking
• Body Material: Mahogany/Maple
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood
• Neck Profile: Full C
• Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz
• Scale Length: 24-3/4”
• Pickup Readings: N: 8.21K B: 7.65K
• Electronics: Original, Untouched
• Hardware: Original except replaced tuner buttons, Excellent Condition, very light wear and patina to metal, added repro poker chip for appearance but can easily be removed
• Nut Width: 1-11/16”
• Includes: Original Brown Hardshell Case with Pink Lining, original wraparound tailpiece in case