This 1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop is an all-original instrument from a long-held collection, featuring the rare gold-painted back and neck treatment. The guitar retains its original hardware and plastics, including several slightly bent but functioning tuners, and comes in its original Lifton hardshell case. The finish shows period-correct checking and wear consistent with age, but structurally it is sound and plays extremely well. Weight is 8 lbs 14 oz, and the neck and body deliver the classic Les Paul midrange and sustain associated with mid-1950s Gibson P-90's.
Specifically, this example is a 1955 Les Paul Standard Goldtop with original bridge and tailpiece, original tuners, original plastic parts, and original Lifton case. Condition notes: finish checking throughout, minor cosmetic wear from use and age, tuners bent slightly but operational. Playability is reported excellent with full tone and sustain. Features:
- Year: 1955
- Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop
- Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
- Original Lifton hardshell case included
- All-original hardware and plastics
- Rare gold-painted back and neck finish
- Period finish checking; structurally sound
- Several original tuners slightly bent but functional
