{"product_id":"gibson-les-paul-goldtop-1953-1518519","title":"Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1953","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e: The finish appears original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Maple Top\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Mahogany Body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details\u003c\/b\u003e: One-piece Honduran mahogany body with maple top. Stop tail studs and ABR posts have been installed in the top. There is a plugged hole on the bottom of the body near the strap button and original trapeze mounting holes. The ground wire has been relocated to the stop tail stud holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Mahogany Neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN)\u003c\/b\u003e: 1st fret .904\", 12th fret .997\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/b\u003e: 12.00\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width\u003c\/b\u003e: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length\u003c\/b\u003e: 24-3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details\u003c\/b\u003e: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, original frets, and original nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e: Original pickups, pots, caps and wiring. A new bridge ground wire has been added. Some solder joints have been touched up. The pot codes date to 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e: Neck 8.54K, Bridge 8.37K\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e: The tuning buttons, bridge, and tailpiece are not original. The bridge is a 60s era ABR-1 that has been ground down on the bottom to accommodate the neck angle of the guitar. All other hardware appears original. The original tailpiece is included in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 8lbs 12oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications \/ Repairs\u003c\/b\u003e: Stop tail studs and ABR posts have been installed in the top. The bridge ground wire has been rerouted. There is a plugged hole on the bottom of the body near the strap button. The tuner buttons have been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish is glossy and weather checked, with scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The gold finish on the top shows some oxidation in the checking. The hardware has a medium patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 31264\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The guitar plays well with medium action. The frets are narrow and medium height, showing mild wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39917807009927,"sku":"U3929727101","price":31538.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-electric-guitars-solid-body-gibson-les-paul-goldtop-1953-u3929727101-29305061179527.jpg?v=1655745069","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-ca\/products\/gibson-les-paul-goldtop-1953-1518519","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}