1957 Gibson Max Les Paul

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  • Year: 1957
  • Manufacturer: Gibson Max
  • Model: Les Paul
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Gold
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Description: This is an authentic Max built 1957 Goldtop . This is not a "kit" guitar, nor was it started by Max and finished by someone else. It was Max's personal guitar that he built for himself and kept for well over 10 years. I bought it directly from Max after playing five of his Bursts!!! This one is The Beast!!!! The others had pretty maple tops and were all great in their own respect, but this Goldtop kicked their asses!!(it's no wonder why Max kept it for himself). What makes this guitar even cooler is that it is one of only two Goldtops that Max has ever made!!! He told me so himself- So it is AS RARE AS RARE GETS!! You will not find another authentic one out there...if you do, BEWARE!!!!!! I will provide the embossed seal and signed certificate of authenticity to the winning bidder. Currently, the guitar includes a set of amazing Throbak pickups. When I purchased this guitar from Max, there were no filter caps inside the guitar(I guess max doesn't use his tone controls). I had max install a pair of very desirable Hovland Caps, which are in my opinion as good as they get. -If the winner of this auction would like a set of REAL PAF's with the guitar instead of the Throbak's, I will install a great sounding set for an additional fee to be negotiated. Guitar weighs 9 lbs 6 oz on my digital hand held scale.