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FS Gibson Les Paul 1956 Reissue R6 Goldtop SOLD
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For sale is my beloved Gibson Les Paul 1956 reissue. This is a guitar I swore I would never sell...but looks like I am finally going to. This is a really early one, made in 1998. It is very light at only 8.8lbs, which is incredible for a non-weight relieved Les Paul. The neck is a rather special smaller R9/R0 neck too - not the typical chunky R6/R7/R8 type neck, which makes this really comfortable in the hand. I've not played another R6 with a neck like this before. Neck measurements are 0.886”/22.5mm at first fret and 1.00”/25.4mm at 12th fret. Neck profile is a slightly flat C shape - not a D but also not a very round C. Kind of in between the 2.
I have owned this guitar for 5 or 6 years. Overall I would say the condition is very good (8/10). The gold top finish is in beautiful condition and really shines. The rosewood fretboard is a gorgeous dark chocolate brown colour. The guitar has the odd ding but there are no breaks or cracks. The hardware has tarnished a little which is not really surprising considering the guitar is 20 years old. The P90s really sing and the guitar is extremely resonant and toneful. I've always looked after this guitar and treated it with the utmost respect. It has been kept it in its case and strings changed/guitar polished with the correct nitro-cellulose polish regularly. Includes original hard shell case and all the original paperwork. Certificates of authenticity weren't introduced until after 1998, so this guitar doesn't have one (it is not missing).
I'm looking for £1995. Cash on collection from Fareham Hampshire preferred but I will ship anywhere in the UK and will consider shipping to Europe. Courier charges will be extra. I'm expecting it to cost around £60 for a UK courier, not sure about costs to Europe but I can find out. No trades I’m afraid. Any questions please ask.
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Sorry, my mistake, Good luck with the Sale, Beautiful guitar.
Neck dimensions added.
I miss my old R6, these are very versatile guitars, Les Paul’s that sound as good clean as they do dirty!
R6’s are great. Very versatile guitars like you say.