Kim talks Vintage Guitar Parts

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Jacksons Rare Guitars

The Gibson Les Paul Standards from the late fifties are easily the most desirable guitars for collectors of fine vintage instruments, due to the rarity, beautiful looks and stunning sound. With prices of these guitars haviong soared in the last few years they are all but out of the reach of most collectors.

However, there is an even rarer Les Paul, and this Gibson Les Paul Standard from 1957 with a Gold Top and Black Parts, is one of the finest examples you are ever likely to see.

This guitar which featured many years ago as a centerfold in Guitar World magazine as well as in the very rare book “Rare Guitar Museum” by John Peden, is in truly superb condition with all of the gold top in near new condition, and the most stunning flamed maple just showing through in the right light.

Playing the guitar, you realise why the late fifties Les Pauls are so sought after, the sound of the instrument acoustically is amazing,s plug it in and it is like no other guitar you have ever played.

With all of the usual appointments a late fifties Les Paul has, it is the black parts that set this particular guitar apart from other Gold Tops of this era. No one can really say how many were made in this configuration, but it is significantly low. Finding one of these instruments is difficult enough, finding one in this condition is amazing.

If you are a serious collector looking for a master piece to add to your collection, you simply have to visit our store to see this instrument, a true classic and a superb investment.