Gibson 1952 Les Paul Tribute Reissue 2013 - Bullion Gold with Maple Headstock Veneer + OHSC
Description (More pics below)
This is a stunning Gibson 1952 Reissue Les Paul Bullion goldtop. Weight = 10lbs, 4.5oz. Neck thickness is .85" at 1st fret and .96" at 12th fret. Comes with original hard case.
Condition
This guitar comes from a collector who rarely if ever played it. There are no dings or scratches to show, only a few small spots of paint checking (see pics). There are also some minor scratches on the pickguard. Frets are in excellent condition. If you have any doubts or questions about condition, I'm more than happy to do an "in-hand" description over the phone. Definitely, ask all questions before buying!
Features
— Only 400 guitars worldwide: Bullion Gold Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
— Period-correct non-chambered mahogany body & traditional thick neck profile
— Laser-etched photo on headstock & signature pickguard
Sound & Playability
This guitar looks like it's seen very little playing time. Plays well all over the neck with no dead spots. Electronics clean, no issues. Comes with original case, working case key, and some paperwork. I do a full setup and expert packing: details below. Thanks!
Short video showing how I pack a guitar.
Guitar Setup
Setup includes new strings (9s or 10s depending on what the nut is cut for), overall polish, clean and oil fingerboard. We spray out any pots that are noisy, turn the truss rod (if necessary) and set string height at low-to-medium action depending on string buzz present. We do a basic setup since setup is highly subjective you may want to get it set to your particular needs by your personal luthier anyway. Thanks!
Packing
Search "How to Pack a Guitar + Hot Girls" on YouTube for a video showing how I pack. I use quality boxes, thick bubble wrap, and peanuts to pack guitars. I have been doing this 15 years and know how to pack well--with or without a hard case. You can also read my packing blog post on my StillKickinMusic website. If you Google "Still Kickin - How to Pack a Guitar" you will find it. Thanks.
Manufacturer Info
This Gibson Les Paul '52 Tribute is not only inspired by an original-era Les Paul, but is a nod to Les himself! Adorned with a laser etched portrait on the headstock, and a signed pickguard, this '52 Tribute also boasts a Bullion Gold finish, mahogany body with maple top, a pair of Gibson P-90s, a trapeze style tailpiece, and vintage style tuners.
- Solidbody Electric Guitar
- Maple Top
- Mahogany Body
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- 24 3/4" Scale Length
- 12" Radius
- 1 11/16" Neck Width at Nut
- Gibson P-90 Pickups
- Volume and Tone Controls
- Trapeze Tailpiece
- Nickel Hardware
A gorgeous limited-run of only 400 guitars worldwide, this Gibson 1952 Les Paul reissue pays homage to the legacy of Lester William Polsfuss, aka, Les Paul. A beautifully wrought 1952 Les Paul model. From its Gold Bullion cosmetics, to a specially engineered wraparound trapeze tailpiece that perfectly matches Les Paul’s 1952 patent, this “Tribute To Les Paul” guitar was created to be a spot-on replica of the same production run instrument Ted McCarty first placed in the notorious jazzer’s hands.
