1957 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM "BLACK BEAUTY"

THE REAL DEAL! This is a killer solid mahogany Black Beauty Les Paul from early1957 with the famous Alnico V pick up that sounds great, especially with the P-90 in the bridge position.,
Features:
The neck is a palm pleasing full 50's neck, as opposed to the 1960 slim neck.
The fretboard and frets are in stellar original condition.
Original finish with minor buckle rash, minor play wear, light checking throughout.
Replaced Tone capacitors
Original Alnico Square Pole Piece neck pickup
Original P90 bridge pickup
Original Gold Hardware except for a replaced chrome Gibson bridge with original gold saddles.
Orignal Gold Waffle back tuners with perfect condition single ring knobs
One screw missing from control cavity cover
Serial #: 7 2178
Weight: 9.8lbs
Original black hardshell case with all functioning components, original golden yellow lining, minor scuffs and marks.
Finish is ALL original (see black light photos)
 This is IDENTICAL to the 1957 Les Paul Custom Keith Richards used in the early 70's. In fact, his serial number was 7 3138. Hendrix is documented having played one, Chuck Berry, and of course the man himself... Les Paul. This guitar proves the point that you don't have to have PAFs in a 50's Les Paul to reach guitar nirvana.