Gibson / Les Paul Standard / 1958 / Goldtop / Guitar

CLASSIC GOLD TOP 

The following instrument is one of the most desired of all vintage instruments based on tone , specification and iconic status , please find full details as follows

1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop

1958

Gold Top / Maple Cap

PAFs

Internally / Externally Original ( Hardware , Electronics )

Original Hang / Swing Tags

Original 5 Latch Brown Case

Exceptional / Classic Tone

Optimum Weight 8.4ILBS

Condition - 9/10

Originality

As per the above specification all hardware, electronics are original including PAFs , M69 ( Cream) Pickup Rings , Electronics Etc Etc although instrument has the following changes that are listed below 

Restored Body / Neck Finish ( Tom Murphy Correct Spec / Look ) 
Refret 
Jack Plate ( Extra Filled Screw Holes ) 
Pickguard 
Original Although Reinstalled Machine Heads ( Grovers Installed Previously ) 

History

The above instrument was purchased in 1966 by its second owner a Dr Franklin Green from Huntingdon Beach, California, on the time of purchase the original owner had stripped the original finish to have it look more 'Burst Like' , i.e. sunburst finish, in 1995 Tom Murphy, respected and iconic Gibson luthier was asked to restore the instrument to its original Factory Gibson Gold Finish , this restoration was Toms First at his newly formed Guitar Preservation company and was done with the detailed accuracy of an original Gibson Nitro Cellulose Finish , i.e. as per a 1950s Factory Original

Verification

The instrument comes with both written and photographic verification From Tom Murphy confirming instruments history and details of the accuracy of finish restoration

Importance / Desirability

Original 58 Maple Cap , PAF Loaded Les Paul Gold Tops are one of the worlds most desired and iconic of all vintage instruments wit fully original Museum Grade Examples commanding $150,000 - $200,000 US , the above although featuring the non original 58 factory finish was restored by the worlds most respected Luthiers that being Gibsons Own Tom Murphy this adds to both desirability history of the instrument

Instrument sold

Denmark Street Guitars, UK  

Contact name:
Justin H
Brands:
Fender, Gibson, Marshall, Dumble, Trainwreck, Hiwatt, WEM, Watkins, Orange, Martin etc
Languages:
English
Specialties:
Rare & Vintage Guitars, Basses, Amps, Effects
Opening hours:
10am-7pm

Denmark Street Guitars incorporates London Vintage Guitars, Amsterdam Vintage Guitars, Hanks Guitar Shop and Rockers. Based on the world famous TIN PAN ALLEY, Denmark Street, London we have the largest selection of new, used and vintage guitars, amplifiers and effect. With over 40 years of experience we have bought, sold and traded some of the worlds rarest instruments.

WE BUY | SELL | TRADE

ALWAYS LOOKING TO PURCHASE: MARSHALL 64-68 AMPLIFIERS | 1952-68 FENDER & GIBSON GUITARS | GIRL BRAND GUITARS | DUMBLE AMPLIFIERS | TRAINWRECK AMPLIFIERS | VINTAGE BRITISH FUZZ PEDALS | ARTIST OWNED ITEMS 

Email sales@londonvintageguitars.com

or sales@amsterdamvintageguitars.com

CASH WAITING BEST PRICES PAID

Our previous and regular clients include:

Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Cozy Powell, The Killers, Suzi Quatro, Coldplay, Gary Moore, Franz Ferdinand, Jimmy Page, Buddy Miller, Brian Setzer,  Eric Johnson, Texas, Big Country, Bill Nelson,  The Cardigans, The Hellecasters, Travis, Albert Lee, The Wedding Present, Chumbawamba, Albert King, Primal Scream, Living Colour,  The Hamsters, Canned Heat, Cast, Oasis, The Beatles, Charlatans, U2, Van Halen, Guns 'n' Roses, Bon Jovi, Stone Roses, Eric Clapton, The Seahorses, Emmylou Harris, World Party, Manic Street Preachers, , Supergrass, Blur, The Cure, Inspiral Carpets, The Bluetones, Johnny Marr, The Hollies, Chuck Berry, The La's, Mansun, Johnny Lee Hooker, Chris Rea, The Smiths, The Stranglers, The Shadows, The Amazing Blondell, John Parr, The Soup Dragons, Terrorvision, The Verve, Speedy, Edwin Collins , Ace of Bass, Steeleye Span, Bryan Adams, EMF, Suzanne Vega, The Cranberries, Embrace, Dave Gilmour, The Boomtown Rats, Saxon, Henry Rollins Band, Mike Harding, Hurricane #1, Stiff Little Fingers, The Long Pigs, The The, Gordon Giltrap, The Supernaturals...

 

 

Terms and Conditions Refund policy On mail order items If an item is received that is not per our detailed description in terms of condition or originality we offer a full refund policy of 7 days after receipt of item, no refunds will be accepted after this date. Return of Product. When returning a product, it is the sole responsibility of the customer to ensure that any goods are repackaged securely and goods are recieved back in the same condition they were recieved in. Only when goods are recieved back in the condition sent, will a refund be issued. Refund Method Refunds will be made by the method of payment which was used to pay for the instrument/item ie PayPal to PayPal, Wire to Wire, Cash to Cash. If you do not like your purchase If you wish to return your purchase due to not liking the item we can offer a full value store credit than can be used against future purchases or offer a refund less 10% restocking fee , this is only applicable within 48 hours of receipt of goods

 
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