1997 Gibson Les Paul Elegant Custom Shop Model Minty NR


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Here's a Minty, 9.4 condition, 1997 Gibson Les Paul Elegant with an intense Tiger Maple Top.As you may know, these have tone chambered bodies that results in a more focused and slightly brighter tone, but still retain all of the sweetness that only a Les Paul can produce. This one weighs 8lb's, 1oz.

It's all original with the exception of the upgraded Faber System lightweight aluminum stop tail and studs, as well as a made in Japan Tune-o-Matic ABR-1 Bridge. Sorry, the original parts are not included.

The pickups are Classic 57 PAF's that are so sweet sounding and with wonderful harmonics and overtones.

The neck has a compound radius where it's rounder at the nut and gradually becomes flatter toward as you move up it. This allows for lower action and easier bends. In fact, I have it set up with 11-52's and it feels like 10's. The neck profile is much like a real 1958 in that it's big and round (C shape). The fingerboard is Ebony and the frets are in great shape.

As you can see, this one has a wonderful top that is very 3 dimensional and deep. The Mahogany on the back is no slouch in it's own rights as it has nice figure and some quilting in it.

One would be hard pressed to find one as clean. It has never had a pickguard on it and the one that came with it (clear) is missing in action. They didn't come with COA's back in 1997, so please don't ask.

This is a true NO RESERVE AUCTION where the highest bidder when it ends will be the winner.

It ships in it's original Gibson Custom Shop Case as shown that is also in top shelf condition.

The winning bidder pays $55.00 to pack, ship, insure within the lower 48 states via FedEx Ground or Home Delivery.

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Please bid only if you are serious and intend to honor your bid. The winning bidder has 48 hours after the end of auction to contact me and payment to be received within 7 days. All sales are final unless specific terms are arranged prior to close of the auction. Thank you and happy bidding!

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Big Jim's Guitars is all about providing it's ebay customers with Vintage and Used Guitars & Amplifiers that are set up and ready to play. If a guitar or amp that I am selling has been repaired, or has non-original parts, or other defects or issues, I will disclose them to the best of my ability and knowledge. I do not believe in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" mentality that seems to be the norm these days!

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