2020 Gibson '54 Reissue Les Paul Custom, Black
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At a Glance:
Model: 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue
Finish: Black / Ebony
Body: Solid mahogany (no weight relief)
Neck: Mahogany with long neck tenon
Neck Profile: Chunky ’50s C
Fingerboard: Ebony with pearl block inlays
Binding: Multi-ply Custom binding
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custom Staple pickup
Bridge Pickup: Gibson aged P-90
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback-style tuners (single ring tulip tips)
Electronics: CTS 500k pots with paper-in-oil capacitors
Nut Width: 42.5mm
Neck Depth: 23mm at 1st fret / 25.9mm at 12th fret
Pickup Readings: Neck 8.54k / Bridge 7.65k
Case & Extras: Original Custom Shop hard case, tags and certificate
Weight: 4.11kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
2020 Gibson '54 Reissue Les Paul Custom, Black
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2020 Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, finished in Black and presented in exceptionally clean condition with its original case, tags and certificate.
The ’54 Custom represents the Les Paul “Black Beauty” in its earliest form. Rather than the maple-capped construction of a Standard, these early Customs used a solid mahogany body paired with a mahogany neck, long tenon and ebony fingerboard. Gibson’s reissue follows that formula closely, with no weight relief, multi-ply binding, pearl block inlays and the full gold hardware treatment.
The neck is a proper ’50s-style carve with plenty in the hand, measuring 42.5mm at the nut, 23mm deep at the 1st fret and 25.9mm at the 12th. Combined with the 24.75” scale and 12” fingerboard radius, it has that substantial early Les Paul feel that is great to play.
One of the defining features of the ’54 Custom is the pickup combination. Instead of humbuckers, you get a Custom Staple/Alnico pickup in the neck and a Soapbar P-90 at the bridge; a brilliant pairing that gives the guitar a very different character to later Les Paul Customs. This example measures 8.54k at the neck and 7.65k at the bridge. The Staple has plenty of clarity and definition, while the bridge P-90 brings the bite, attack and midrange punch.
Hardware is suitably period-inspired, with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Kluson Waffleback tuners with single ring tulip tips, black bonnet knobs and gold plating throughout. Internally, Gibson specified CTS 500k pots and paper-in-oil capacitors.
This one has been very well looked after and remains super clean throughout. The Black finish, ebony board and gold hardware make for the classic “tuxedo” Les Paul look.
A great example of one of Gibson’s most distinctive ’50s designs, complete with its original Custom Shop hard case, tags and certificate.
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At a Glance:
Model: 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue
Finish: Black / Ebony
Body: Solid mahogany (no weight relief)
Neck: Mahogany with long neck tenon
Neck Profile: Chunky ’50s C
Fingerboard: Ebony with pearl block inlays
Binding: Multi-ply Custom binding
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custom Staple pickup
Bridge Pickup: Gibson aged P-90
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback-style tuners (single ring tulip tips)
Electronics: CTS 500k pots with paper-in-oil capacitors
Nut Width: 42.5mm
Neck Depth: 23mm at 1st fret / 25.9mm at 12th fret
Pickup Readings: Neck 8.54k / Bridge 7.65k
Case & Extras: Original Custom Shop hard case, tags and certificate
Weight: 4.11kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.