1956 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top - PAF Conversion
BMVG is proud to offer an exquisite instrument.
This Les Paul started out as an unbroken 1956 Gibson Standard (p90's).
Years, and I mean YEARS ago a gentlemen commissioned Dave Johnson to expertly convert the guitar he loved so very much into a PAF loaded, dark back with an authentic 1957 serial number; as that was his grail.
The results are true perfection.
It's no secret that we love conversions, I mean we love all things vintage Gibson and as the proud owners of several 58-60 Bursts we have the guitars on hand to make apple to apple comparisons.
This 56-57 more than competes, she's a monster guitar and a hell of a lot of guitar for the money, no doubt.
Most of the parts i.e. plastics, wiring, switches, screws, washers, bridge, tailpiece etc are original to the guitar.
The PAF's read a stinging 8.42 B and a clear and articulate 7.86 in the N, a wonderful sealed set with perfect stickers and zero modifications.
The neck is a perfectly full .89 - .99 with modest shoulders, exactly as one would expect from 56-57 Les Paul. It fills the hand and gives the guitar a smooth mid forward sound. She weighs in at 9 lbs 1oz. which suites this guitar perfectly.
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Bank wire and check are the preferred method of payment. Invoices can be sent to use credit cards additional fees may apply.
Overnight shipping after payment is received is my preference. There are always exceptions so shipping will be discussed on a case by case basis.
Accurate descriptions, photographs and conversation before a sale is imparitive to minimize any potential returns. Vintage guitars don't like being shipped back and forth. An authentication period can be granted and will be discussed and evaluated on a case by case basis.