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2016 Gibson Custom Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul Std, VOS + OHSC
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Summary
Model: Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul Standard, VOS
Year: 2016
Finish: Knopfler 'Burst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 3.870
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Gibson Deluxe
Pickups: Gibson Custom Buckers
Hardware: Nickel
Neck Profile: C
Nut Width: 42.6
Neck Depth 1: 23.6
Neck Depth 12: 25.8
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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2016 Gibson Custom Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul Std, VOS + OHSC
Regular price
£18,995.00
£16,995.00
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2016 Gibson Custom Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul Std, VOS + OHSC
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Description
This is the one everybody wanted, the 2016 Mark Knopfler 1958 Les Paul Standard, handcrafted by Gibson Custom after intense hands-on analysis of the original, to match the neck profile, top carve, look, feel, and tone of Knopfler's own exalted original ’58 ’Burst. This is the second of this fantastic run we have had through the store and each has been a stand out instrument. Demand for this model unsurprisingly exceeded Gibson’s estimations with all 150 quickly sold on pre-order leading to a lot of disappointed Knopfler fans.
Featuring a 1-piece Mahogany body with a 2-piece figured Maple top. 1-piece Mahogany neck, double-carved with an accurate ‘Knopfler’ profile replicating that of the original guitar. An Indian Rosewood fingerboard with hand-rolled Binding and Cellulose trapezoid inlays. Hide glue neck construction and tubeless historic truss rod. The finish is Nitrocellulose throughout with an authentic cherry back and neck and a wonderfully faded ‘Knopfler 'Burst’ sunburst finish.
Pickups are carefully wound CustomBucker PAF pickups with Alnico III magnets and the hardware is period-correct nickel plated and plastics are Gibson Standard Historic.
This guitar is Number 35 of the run of 150 and is in excellent collector grade condition, it has seen light home use but has treated with care by the previous owner. Selected for its weight, this is one of the lightest non-chambered Gibson Custom Les Paul's we have had in the shop sitting at 8.3lbs; about as light as it gets for a Les Paul. It also has a very authentic looking top with a really attractive ribbon-like flame.
The neck carve feels great in the hand, it is a large neck but the profile is more refined than some of the earlier ’58 Reissue necks can be. Measurements are 23.79mm at the 1st fret and 25.62mm at the 12 fret. The nut measures 43.11mm. Gibson CustomBuckers are consistently good sounding pickups but they sound particularly good in this guitar providing some of the closest PAF like tones we’ve had out of a reissue Les Paul. Measuring 7.94K in the neck and 7.84K in the bridge. The guitar has a loud acoustic voice and plays effortlessly in part thanks to the guitar's very light weight.
When amplified the guitar really comes alive, its loud, zingy acoustic voice translates into a chiming and open bridge pickup with presence and a hollow PAF like honk. The neck pickup sounds warm but retains a woody clarity and a rounded treble. The middle setting balances well between them both with the bridge pickup dominant enough to make itself present.
Always destined to be a popular run of guitars, the Mark Knopfler ’58 Les Paul Standard is a great instrument that will appeal to all players thanks to its authentic Burst like tones, wide ribbon top and featherweight construction. The guitar itself is one of the good ones - a great playing, feeling and sounding Les Paul, inspiring to play and stunning to look at. These seldom come to market making this a perfect Les Paul for collectors and players alike. The guitar comes with its original brown Reissue Les Paul case, Mark Knopfler Certificate of Authenticity and all additional paperwork and tags
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Summary
Model: Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul Standard, VOS
Year: 2016
Finish: Knopfler 'Burst
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 3.870
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Gibson Deluxe
Pickups: Gibson Custom Buckers
Hardware: Nickel
Neck Profile: C
Nut Width: 42.6
Neck Depth 1: 23.6
Neck Depth 12: 25.8
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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