Gibson LPB-7 Les Paul Custom, Three-Pickup Black Beauty
Gibson LPB-7 Les Paul Custom, Three-Pickup Black Beauty
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Three humbuckers and gold-coloured hardware stand against the black finish of this Gibson Historic Collection LPB-7 Les Paul Custom.
The Piece
The 1957 designation names the reissued design; the individual guitar is to around 2001 from serial 7 11077 here. Its original C rank accompanies a centre crack running from the body's tail towards the bridge pickup and buckle marks on the back.
Details
- Maker/model: Gibson Historic Collection LPB-7,1957 Les Paul Custom reissue
- Dating: Around 2001; serial 7 11077 recorded
- Body/display: All-mahogany body; black with three pickups
- Electronics: Historical '57 Classic pickups, CTS pots and ceramic-disc capacitors
- Frets/neck: Past about 60% fret remaining and forward bow
- Action: Past12th fret first0.9 mm (0.035 in), sixth1.0 mm (0.039 in)
- Mass: Not reliably recorded; the value has an implausible unit
- Included: Original hard case/key, manual, guarantee papers and lead
Condition
General used condition under original C rank. About60% fret remaining, forward bow and very low12th-fret action were past observations. Pickup output and controls were historically checked, not tested again. See Japanese condition ranks.
Authenticity & Care
A qualified luthier should inspect the neck, fretwork, hardware, electronics and any repaired or cracked areas before regular playing. Keep the guitar supported in its fitted case, away from abrupt heat or humidity changes. Avoid abrasive polish, especially on mirror finishes and plated parts. Setup measurements change with strings and environment.
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