1960 Gibson USA Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Triple Pickup

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Seller: the_guitar_trade_centre ✉️ (318) 91.9%, Location: Glasgow, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 126174430054 1960 Gibson USA Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Triple Pickup.

Well well well..what do we have here. ANOTHER absolute belter of a Vintage Gibson.

This is a 1960 Gibson USA Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" Triple Pickup.

If you are in the market for a Vintage Les Paul then you need to look at Les Paul Customs. In the grand scheme of things they are alot more affordable and more rare than the "Bursts".

The chances of finding a 2 pickup version are few and far between, therefore the next option is the classic, iconic triple pickup version.

This one is simply incredible. Its about as good as it gets.

The Story

We have full history on this guitar (1 owner) going back to 1971. According to the current owner, the previous owner bought it new so its a 2 owner guitar from new! Incredible.

This guitar was purchased in 1971 in London, from a private seller who asked the current owner for directions to Denmark Street! Lucky conversation or what. The current owner agreed a price, then rushed to DS to sell his own guitars to fund the purchase (As well as emptying his own bank account!). It has been his main guitar since and has been in Glasgow since then. A rare find and really is an epic guitar.

The Guitar

Since being purchased in 1971, its been lovingly cared for and well maintained.

The guitar itself is all original. Original plastics, frets, pots, caps, ABR1, stop bar, tuners, case (Missing the handle). No mods or repairs in its current condition.

The guitar left the factory as a stop bar version, the current owner fitted a bigsby back in the day, and then removed it years later. Oh how we wish a Vibramate was invented back then. Screws holes were present on the body and at the strap button. The ones on the top have since been filled and touched up so show under blacklight. The classic "Snakebite".

Under the hood you have 3 glorious PAFs! and man do these things scream. This is one of the best Les Pauls i have had the pleasure of playing. All the clarity and warmth we have known to expect from these legendary pickups.

All of the electrics are totally stock. Untouched solder etc. The tone pot on the neck pickup seems to a little intermittant and acts more of a volume than a tone (We will leave that to the new owner to decide on)

Condition Report

The guitar is in the condition you would expect from a 1960. Some lovely lacquer checking in places, some bumps and dings as shown. Surface scratches etc.

Its the original finish with no paint work other than the bigsby holes on the front. No neck repairs etc.

Here is the official spec

Mahogany Body

Mahogany Neck

Ebony Fretboard

Fretless Wonder Frets

3 PAF Humbuckers

Grover Double Ring Tuners

Numbered electronics

Stop Bar/ABR1 (Non Wire)

Weight  9 lbs 11 oz

1st Fret 0.85

12th Fret 1.00

It comes with the original case which the handle has long gone from. Most people would keep the original case in storage and use a modern case for better protection etc. All original parts as above. Any spection welcome. Additional photos available on request.

We are based in Glasgow. Should you wish to fly in to buy this, we can send a private car to collect you from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport.

We are able to hand deliver this to anywhere in the UK upon request. Non refundable deposit secures this service.

Should you wish this to be delivered internationally then please message us to discuss this option.

We are open to partial part ex on this. Again please message us to discuss.

If you need to sell a few guitars to fund this purchase, again we can facilitate this this on a consignment sale.

Viewing

Viewing of this guitar is APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please message us to make an appointment, at our guitar showroom in Glasgow.

The Guitar Trade Centre

Unit 92, Morris Park

Glasgow

G5 0YE

  • Condition: Used
  • Body Type: Solid
  • Size: 4/4
  • Body Colour: Black
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Brand: Gibson
  • Series: Gibson Les Paul
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Type: Electric Guitar
  • Model Year: 1960
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Performance Level: Professional
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony
  • Model: Custom
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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