1957-1959 Gibson Les Paul Conversion Sunburst

Guitar is derived from a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior
The original serial # was missing, and new serial # 7-7757 was created for the conversion
Neck is original to the guitar, and has not been altered
Guitar weights 9 lbs 5 oz
Headstock has new holly veneer
Gibson logo was supplied by Crazy Parts from Germany, the Les Paul logo was silkscreened on the headstock at Lay's, using Gibson mixed gold paint
Guitar is fitted with a complete set of circa 1960 Grover Tuners
Bone nut was cut and installed on the guitar
Guitar retains it original, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, in excellent condition
Jes-car medium frets were inserted
FIngerboard inlays are from historic makeovers in Florida
Guitar has Royalite binding throughout the guitar
Truss rod cover and screws are period authentic
Original truss rod is in place, and functions correctly
Guitar has real tortoise shell side dots on the neck
Switch, switch tip deep nut are all period parts
Strap buttons are period correct
Pickup rings are from Montreux, heavy aged. The covers are nickel, vintage, but not period. The pickup ring screws are "burst era"
Neck pickup is an early patent #, output is 7.53 ohms, the bridge pickup in an original PAF double black, output is 8.02 ohms
Pickguard is re-cut to early 50's guard with the original bracket and screws
ABR-1 bridge and stop tail piece are both period, as are the tailpiece studs and anchors. Thumb wheels appear to be authentic
Guitar has authentic burst era knobs. The knob pointers and washers are original 1950's parts
Jack plate, nut and washer are period
Cavity covers were created by Lay's
Wiring harness is complete, authentic, and all parts are from the same guitar, circa 1959
All screws are correct 1950's era
Top sourced from a luthier in Western Pennsylvania using correct species Eastern Maple. The top is very active with an asymmetrical flame pattern
Vintage correct lacquer and vintage dyes were applied by Lays
Guitar has all hyde glue construction
Vintage 1950's .022 caps were used
Weather checking and relic'ing cover the entire guitar
Guitar comes with new, aged, Lifton 5 latch, cali-girl case