This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar This guitar is collection only, please contact us for our specialist courier delivery available from £55 - please enquire. Here for sale we have a very special Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 LPB-3 in Alpine White finish. Made in the USA in 2009 in the famed ‘Good Wood Era’ where Gibson improved both the quality of manufacturing and the instruments they created, Gibson produced what some people arguably would call the best Gibson’s produced. The Gibson Les Paul Custom's visual appearance alone is a statement of style and elegance and this particular guitar is no exception due to its Alpine White, 3-pickup rarity. Naturally this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Mahogany body with a Carved Maple top, Mahogany neck and a 22 Medium Jumbo fret Ebony fingerboard. This instrument is equipped with a ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and a Stop Bar tailpiece, along with a set of Gold Grover tuning machines. A trio of Gibson 57 Classic humbuckers are featured with a 3-way selector switch and controls for neck volume and tone and bridge​/​middle volume and tone The Mahogany neck plays fantastically well, substantial profile which lives up to it's '50s Rounded 'C' name. The neck exudes character, providing a playing experience which is unique amongst the slimmer profiles which have become ubiquitous today. The thickness of the profile means a firm grip can be sustained on chords, riffs and rhythm playing. Lead lines and solos are easily possible, with a very real sense of personality to the instrument which informs the way it is played. The Ebony fingerboard has a tight grain and dark appearance, and in conjunction with the Block Mother of Pearl inlays and overall look of the instrument ensures a luxurious playing experience. The familiar lines of the Les Paul body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, whilst the reassuring weight of this guitar at 10.35lbs provides an authentically vintage feel. The trio of Gibson 57 Classic humbuckers in this guitar offer warm and rich tones, the 57 Classic neck humbucker is thick and creamy, saturating beautifully into full-bodied distortion as you crank the gain whilst turning the volume and tone controls provides a crisp, crystalline clean tone. The middle position provides a punchy, tight midrange great for chordal styles of playing whilst being able to cut through a mix. The 57 Classic humbucker in the bridge position produces a clear and articulate top end, balancing very well with a punchy output, providing a great feel and clarity, allowing the player to achieve a wide variety of tones all at the fingertips, the bridge position is of course brighter, and can handle some serious gain for a filthy, saturated tone on those rock rhythm parts and riffs. The controls are very responsive, allowing you to dynamically control your tone whilst playing. Another perfect example of Gibson proving why the guitars they produced in the ‘Good Wood Era’ are second to none. Brand- Gibson Model- Les Paul Custom 1957 LPB-3 Finish- Alpine White Year- 2009 Made In- USA Top - Carved Maple Body- Mahogany Neck- Mahogany Fingerboard- Ebony Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 22, Medium Jumbo Scale Length- 24.75" Nut Width- 1.702" Pickups-3x Gibson 57 Classic humbuckers Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge​/​Middle Volume, Bridge​/​Middle tone Tone

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1190625110051 Weight: 9.7lbs Serial Number: 7 9649 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition, the front face demonstrates light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The white finish to the rear of the headstock has faded to a yellow, typical with white nitrocellulose finish. Neck: Overall excellent condition. The white finish to the rear of the neck has faded to a yellow, typical with white nitrocellulose finish. it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard. Body: Overall excellent condition, all aspects of the body demonstrate very light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The white finish to all aspects of the body has faded to a yellow, typical with white nitrocellulose finish. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for future fret work. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5​/​16" socket) not included. Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear. The pickup covers, bridge and tailpiece display light tarnishing common with regular past use.The bridge volume knob has previously cracked and been re-glued by the previous owner. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.25mm - Bass 175mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Further Notes: Due to the rarity of this guitar we are currently in communication with Gibson to gather more details on this guitar to which we will update the listing. Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: Gibson Custom hard case. Overall excellent condition and fully functional. The case demonstrates light signs of past use. COA, original hag tags and paperwork, strap and cable all included. This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar This guitar is collection only, please contact us for our specialist courier delivery available from £55 - please enquire.