• Al Allen, a renowned guitarist from Michigan, helped design a side-pull vibrato unit for Gibson, which was factory-installed on this exceptional customized 1955 Les Paul Custom. This guitar features a classic carved mahogany body, a set neck, an ebony fingerboard, original P-90/Alnico pickups, gold waffleback tuners, and pearl inlays. Additional unique features include the factory-installed custom vibrato and engraved tailpiece, a stereo blend control and output, a bar bridge, and an oversized pickguard. Original hardshell case . Built in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.


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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 511557
  • 1955
  • Gloss back finish
  • Double bound carved mahogany body and set neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays
  • 22 frets, 1-5/8" nut, 24-3/4" scale 
  • Original P-90 / Alnico pickups
  • 2 volume and 1 tone control*
  • Original gold waffleback tuners with keystone buttons
  • Bound peghead overlay features split-diamond and logo inlays
  • FACTORY INSTALLED:
  • *Bridge tone control replaced with stereo output blend control 
  • Oversized pickguard
  • Non-adjustable bar bridge
  • Custom tailpiece engraved "AL ALLEN"
  • Prototype side-pull vibrato
  • Holes drilled for previous tailpiece
  • Pre-production vibrato unit included (in bag)
  • 10.0 lbs.
  • Original hard shell case (gold lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)

Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (1955)

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SKU: 30U-219929

$50,000 USD
$50,000.00 USD
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Al Allen, a renowned guitarist from Michigan, helped design a side-pull vibrato unit for Gibson, which was factory-installed on this exceptional customized 1955 Les Paul Custom. This guitar features a classic carved mahogany body, a set neck, an ebony fingerboard, original P-90/Alnico pickups, gold waffleback tuners, and pearl inlays. Additional unique features include the factory-installed custom vibrato and engraved tailpiece, a stereo blend control and output, a bar bridge, and an oversized pickguard. Original hardshell case . Built in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 511557
  • 1955
  • Gloss back finish
  • Double bound carved mahogany body and set neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays
  • 22 frets, 1-5/8" nut, 24-3/4" scale 
  • Original P-90 / Alnico pickups
  • 2 volume and 1 tone control*
  • Original gold waffleback tuners with keystone buttons
  • Bound peghead overlay features split-diamond and logo inlays
  • FACTORY INSTALLED:
  • *Bridge tone control replaced with stereo output blend control 
  • Oversized pickguard
  • Non-adjustable bar bridge
  • Custom tailpiece engraved "AL ALLEN"
  • Prototype side-pull vibrato
  • Holes drilled for previous tailpiece
  • Pre-production vibrato unit included (in bag)
  • 10.0 lbs.
  • Original hard shell case (gold lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
  • Consignment
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