1991 Gibson Les Paul 40th Anniversary 1 Of 300 Limited Edition P100 Black All Original

1991 Gibson Les Paul 40th Anniversary 1 Of 300 Limited Edition P100 Black All Original Special for: collectors, musicians, aesthetes, and fans of soapbar pickups - one of 300 guitars released for the 40th anniversary of the Les Paul model. The guitar is heavy, like old LPs. Specifications: Body: mahogany with maple top Neck: one piece of mahogany Profile: 59 Neck Fretboard: ebony 22 frets Scale length: 24.75 Inlays: trapezoids, at the 12th fret - commemorative "40th Anniversary" Pickups: Gibson P-100 (Stacked Soapbar) Electronics: volume, tone, 3-way switch Bridge: Gibson Gold TOM + Stoptail Production: USA, 1991 Weight: about 4.4 kg For the 40th anniversary of the Les Paul model, Gibson decided to release something special in a limited edition. The anniversary model was released in 1991, not 1992 (the first LP appeared in 1952), so that 300 guitars could be produced in 1991 and hit the stores by the beginning of 1992 to be sold to collectors. They put a little bit of everything from the early 50s into the guitar. The exterior styling (single body binding, headstock design, cream soapbar covers) is from the Gibson '1952 Les Paul GoldTop model. The color combination (Black/Gold) and the TOM + Stoptail setup are from the Gibson '1954 Les Paul Custom model. And they added a touch of modernity in the form of nearly noise-free P-100 pickups. Beyond its collectability, this guitar is distinguished by rare specifications. For example, if you need a Les Paul without weight relief, with a maple top, ebony fretboard, and soapbar pickups, there are NO alternatives. There is a "near" match - the Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom 2 P-90 Pickups (GOTW 2007): http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Gibson%20USA/Guitar%20of%20the%20Week/LP_Classic_Custom-Week_28/ , but this Classic model has a weight-relieved body. Or there is the Gibson Custom '1954 Reissue Les Paul Custom, but it is even more expensive (usually from $4k) and has a mahogany top. It is also worth noting that the quality of Gibsons was at a very high level during the 1988-1994 period. In summary, no matter how you look at it (model, specifications, condition, year) - a win-win option. Sound: Luxurious, noble, frequency-balanced, lively, open (as much as it can be in a Les Paul) wood sound. The P-100 pickups provide the character of my favorite P-90s but with significantly less hum. A great option for those who have long wanted to get acquainted with the character of a P-90 but feared the loud hum. The ebony fretboard adds attack, the sound is quite powerful and trebly in the bridge and mid-heavy in the neck. Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its 25 years. The frets show signs of light, even wear. There are no divots. The neck is straight, the truss rod works. All hardware and electronics are in perfect working order. Cosmetically, it is near-perfect. In this condition, it will only increase in value every year. Everything is original. In addition to its collectible value, it possesses a gorgeous and non-trivial (thanks to the P-100 pickups and ebony fretboard) sound. Furthermore, there have never been any other guitars like this in the CIS territory, there are none now, and there likely never will be))) Original case included. In the USA, they always cost around $3000. Reminder: there are only 300 of these guitars (!!), released in the distant year of 1991. There are no more and there will be no more. This is how it sounds The guitar is located in Dnipropetrovsk! It can be tested on good tube equipment of your choice — Mesa Boogie, Marshall, Engl…. I will ship anywhere in the world