1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1960
Finish: Black (overspray top)
Modifications: See description
Repairs: Headstock repair, top repair (between treble vol/tone knobs)
Case: Later orange lined Gibson HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct PAT Pend Grover
Pickups: 3 PAF's, stiocker intact, wires cut/spliced, cover solder non-original
Hardware: Later Tuneomatic bridge changed tailpiece
Neck Profile: '59 Medium C
Pots: Appear correct CTS 1960 (codes partially under solder)
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.
1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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What a pleasure it is to have this one in stock! A full '59 spec (00 serial number) Les Paul equipped with 3 superb sounding PAF pickups. This one ticks all the right boxes for players seeking that unmistakable '59 feel without the fragility of a museum-grade example. With its single-piece mahogany body/top, matching one-piece mahogany neck, and ebony board, it delivers all the resonance and snap these “Black Beauties” are famed for.
The trio of original double-black PAFs have their stickers intact, but their leads have been cut/spliced and the covers have been off the mid and bridge pickups (the neck possibly too.). They’re the real deal and sound absolutely sensational, especially with the modified 5 way pickup switch which is a clever, reversible mod that adds some very usable tonal options without requiring any additional routing. Further changes include later amber bonnet knobs, replaced caps, and a refret with a new nut. Hardware wise the bridge, tailpiece and studs are later gold replacements, and inside the control cavity you’ll find a reinforcing plate around the bridge volume/tone pots to support an earlier repair.
The top has been given a black overspray at some point, which makes sense given the prior Bigsby installation and the small repair between the treble volume and tone controls. The finish on the neck and back/sides of the body present as original.
Condition-wise, this Custom has certainly lived a life, picking up a headstock repair and a crack between the controls along the way, both now neatly stabilised. What remains is a wonderfully honest, well-played instrument with character, vibe, and tone in spades! Crucially, it retains that gloriously full ’59 neck profile, which feels instantly comfortable and makes the guitar an absolute joy to play.
For anyone wanting a golden-era Les Paul Custom with its soul intact, with originality where it counts and musician-made tweaks that expand its palette, this one hits a very sweet spot. A really charming example.
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Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1960
Finish: Black (overspray top)
Modifications: See description
Repairs: Headstock repair, top repair (between treble vol/tone knobs)
Case: Later orange lined Gibson HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: Mahogany
Body wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct PAT Pend Grover
Pickups: 3 PAF's, stiocker intact, wires cut/spliced, cover solder non-original
Hardware: Later Tuneomatic bridge changed tailpiece
Neck Profile: '59 Medium C
Pots: Appear correct CTS 1960 (codes partially under solder)
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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