1957 Gibson Les Paul Special (refinished)

1957 Gibson Les Paul Special. A true piece of history that plays and sounds awesome. To be clear this is not a reissue, but a ‘57 Gibson. This is not just a collector’s piece or wall hanger – this is a player. Mahogany slab body, mahogany set neck, rosewood fretboard. It is 100% and needs nothing. No signs of repairs. The action is medium-low and there is absolutely no fret buzz anywhere on the neck. And believe or not, the initiation on every string is spot on at the 12th fret. Full disclosure, the original pots are stamped as Sept of '57, so it’s possible the guitar is a '58 (which are exactly the same). The serial numbers in this time were just ink stamps on the back of the headstock and this guitar was refinished decades ago to match the cherry that came out in the 60s, so the serial number is gone. This was the original TV yellow (which all the 55-59s were) and the original yellow can still be seen in the control cavities. I tried to take photos from multiple angles in different lighting to try to capture the color and condition as best I could. It weighs in at 8 lbs 3 oz. The neck is 44mm wide at the 1st fret and 53mm at the 12th. It is 23mm thick at the 8th and about the same up and down the very comfortable neck. Original parts: The hard shell case (worn and latches are rusty, but working), 3-way toggle (nice and tight), knobs, cavity covers, pickguard, strap buttons, truss rod cover, screws Replacement parts: MojoTone Quiet ’56 pickups (brand new), Kluson aluminum bridge (new, reliced), CTS pots/ PIO caps/ jack (all new and period correct), Graphtech Tusq nut (new, aged), period correct reliced tuners Saved original parts: Pickups, Pots (don’t know if they’re working, but turn fine), Bumblebee caps (haven’t tested them), Nut, Jack, some service Receipts from 1981. All are included in the sale. Original pickups info: The neck tests at 7.9 ohms and could use a replacement bobbin (may need to be serviced). The bridge pup is dead and the winding is unraveling, so it would need to be rebuilt (rewound & bobbin replaced at least). Both are all original including the black plastic covers. These will be worth a pretty penny if restored. It kills me to have to let it go, but I need to raise money to cover the monster dental bills. The only trade I’d be interested in working out is for a ’95-‘04 Tacoma. Firm on the price. No low ballers or looky-loos. Serious buyers only please. I live in Los Alamos (between Santa Maria and Buellton), but may be able to meet you as far as San Luis Obispo to Montecito. You can email me with your name, number and when you want to see it and I will reply as quickly as I can or call/text me at the number provided.