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Le Paul Guitar Auction: 2001 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty guitar

Les Paul Guitars Auction Description: 2001 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black BeautyS/N 00261412 (Made in Memphis, TN on Jan 26, 2001, 412th guitar stamped that day)Made in USA, of course.Nearly perfect condition! No noticeable nicks or scratches or fretwear. Plays like the dream every review says it is. The ebony fretboard and amazing action literally makes playing this guitar effortless.No wonder they nick-named this model the 'fretless wonder'! If you are looking at this listing, you already know that this is the Cadillac of Les Pauls. But with all the counterfeit instruments on eBay, you want to be sure this is the real deal. So I have included pictures of the fret-filed binding, metal plate in the control cavity, and headstock tilt, and the headstock/neck binding interface so you can bid with confidence this is a real USA Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty. If you are looking for a true Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty like they were made over a decade ago, you will NOT be disappointed in any way !For those who may not be familiar with the artistry of the Custom, here is a Wikipedia summary of the features on this guitar; "The Custom model differs from the Les Paul Standard in many ways. The cosmetic differences include gold hardware (though silverburst Customs have chrome hardware); block inlays on the fretboard rather than the "crown" inlays of the Standard (with an inlay at the 1st fret, whereas the Standard has none); a "split-diamond" pearl inlay on the headstock; and multi-ply binding around the body, neck and headstock. The construction differences are a physically larger headstock; an ebony fretboard which tends to sound "snappier" and make the fretboard more "slippery," lower frets with more squared off tops that give the instrument the nickname the "fretless wonder" and larger round "speed" style knobs (though other knob types can be seen depending on the year). The "Split Diamond" Inlay on the headstock was taken from Gibson's 'greatest guitar', the Super 400 CES, a carved archtop, hollow body electric guitar."This guitar comes with the original case (pictured) in very good condition, as well as an extra set of black speed knobs (standard gold knobs are installed), and an extra 3 ply white pick guard (standard black 5 ply installed). One condition caveat: The combination lock on the case is currently locked. You will need to find the combination through trial and error before it will function properly. But the 4 lever latches on the case are in perfect condition and lock the case cover securely. A new Les Paul Custom Black Beauty goes for almost $4000 selling price at Guitar Center. This instrument in so clean it's like buying it from the store, and the Buy It Now price is $1300 less with no tax and no shipping (at the Buy It Now price only; Includes insurance for purchase price).Shipping to USA and Canada only. Sorry, but I got burned before shipping overseas.On May-22-11 at 20:52:26 PDT, seller added the following information: I was asked about the binding in the cutaway area. I added a picture of this. Please be sure to ask any questions before bidding. I am primarily a bassist, so I am far from an expert on Gibson guitars, but I will answer the best I can.

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