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
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
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