1957 Les Paul Custom in da house !!!

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 01:05 PM

After a long wait I finally got the 1957 LP Custom that I bought on Ebay in December. It is all original except for the tuners with original case and original headstockbreak to keep the price down. It weighs 8,5 lbs and is a joy to play. I just have to find out how to raise the bridge pick up to get more punch, it is way down. Ebonyboard looks brand new. It is clearly a harder wood than rosewood.

No razor blades used here.......

This part of the guitar saved me 15 K. Luckily they saved the ser nr when they refinished the headstock.

Family photo with my 1957 Jun. and my Bigsbied all gold 1952

lpcustom69 · 02-17-2010, 01:26 PM

Sweet! Congratulations.

Why did it take from December to get the guitar?

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Why did it take from December to get the guitar?[/QUOTE]

I had to wait for some other stuff that I also had to have shipped to Denmark where I live. So it was all shipped together. The other stuff was a reliced gold Bigsby that I might put on. I´m sure it would look really cool, but I always feel bad about messing with vintage guitars so.........

BrianGT · 02-17-2010, 02:18 PM

That's a really cool guitar! Lot's of Mojo!

Your others aren't to be sneezed at either!

I had a 68 original Goldtop with P90's and had the same problem with the bridge pickup being too low. I simply placed a piece of foam underneath it so that it kept the pickup taught when I raised the two securing screws. Worked a treat and is totally reversible!
I gave it to a friend and it still has the foam underneath!

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 02:28 PM

THANKS for the tip Brian, I really appriciate it !!!!!!
Did you really GIVE a 1968 gold top to a friend. If so I will call you St. Brian from now on

BrianGT · 02-17-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Did you really GIVE a 1968 gold top to a friend. If so I will call you St. Brian from now on

Yes I did! At the time it was my most prized possesion.....I had to see if I could let go of it.

It hurt for a while but I got over it!

By the way, the foam I used was the stuff you get in SD pickup boxes to protect the pickup..........

planks · 02-17-2010, 03:51 PM

Congratulations that is one spezial axe you got there ... :thumb

Curious; is it noisy when it comes to hum ?

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Laservampire · 02-17-2010, 04:04 PM

That custom is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats man!

raul · 02-17-2010, 04:12 PM

Beautiful guitar, as are you other guitars.

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planks

Curious; is it noisy when it comes to hum ?

Hi Planks, good to hear from a fellow Danish LPF bro !
Yes it is actually pretty loud hum wise. I haven´t tried to do something about it yet.........

60burst · 02-17-2010, 04:25 PM

That is a nice one. Congratulations!

Still got that Alvin Strat?

planks · 02-17-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvinfan

Hi Planks, good to hear from a fellow Danish LPF bro !
Yes it is actually pretty loud hum wise. I haven´t tried to do something about it yet.........

Yep kan kun sige det samme

I was asking 'bout the hum 'cause been looking at the LP '57 VOS at Aage and so guess that's quite noizy too... Hope you can get that fixed on your original

That's a VERY nice collection of P90s you have he-he

Is it too personal to ask how much you paid for the '57 (very curious) ??

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planks

Is it too personal to ask how much you paid for the '57 (very curious) ??

I paied 13 K $. Thankfully the $ was lower than it is now..............

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60burst

That is a nice one. Congratulations!

Still got that Alvin Strat?

Thanks !!! Yes I still have my 1960 Alvin Lee owned Strat ( that one is and always will be my no 1 ), so I´m well covered in the " Old wood department "

Alvinfan · 02-17-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianGT

Did you really GIVE AWAY a 1968 Gold top ??? Yes I did! At the time it was my most prized possesion.....I had to see if I could let go of it.

St. Brian, that is the coolest thing I have heard for a very long time - RESPECT !!!!!!!

planks · 02-17-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvinfan

I paied 13 K $. Thankfully the $ was lower than it is now..............

That's a nice price for a Black Beauty

I just seen your pics w '54 & 57' Strats and that Alvin Lee owned Strat

Are you playing in a band at the moment, can you reveal its name ??

Don't you EVER let that '54 Strat go NONONONONONO

ledzep443 · 02-17-2010, 05:21 PM

You are one lucky SOB, Congratulations!!!!! I love Black Beauties!

Cookie-boy · 02-18-2010, 01:00 AM

Great find!!

diceman · 02-18-2010, 01:37 AM

SWEET!!

Let me just say that of all the members to ever grace this forum, I'm pretty confident that you have my favorite "collection" of all time.

Boogieongtr does have a Burst and a few other nice oldie LPs - but with your Lesters and your Fenders combined, you get #1 in my book!

Thanks for sharing - and congrats!!

mapleflame · 02-18-2010, 11:17 AM

Use popsicle sticks or old credit cards cut to fit on the ledges. Foam when rotted will be a pain in the ass and can react to the nitro.

Lurcher · 02-18-2010, 11:41 AM

Look after that baby. Love is a Staple pickup.

nicolasrivera · 02-19-2010, 04:27 PM

Thats what i call a bad ass guitar, it looks incredible.

Congrats dude.

Nico.

Mr Insane · 02-19-2010, 08:43 PM

AWESOME guitar!!!

RocknRollService · 02-23-2010, 08:10 AM

Congrats to that guitar Alvin. Saw the thread on the other forum bout u winning the guitar. If you ever wanna let that guitar go, pls mail your forum bro from Germany first.

Thanks man !
Alexx

decoy205 · 02-23-2010, 08:48 AM

amazing guitar and collection! Congrats!

Kate033 · 02-23-2010, 08:59 AM

Congrats! Stunning guitar! Thanks for sharing

I'll second Diceman - you have one of the most fantastic collections I've seen!

RocknRollService · 03-28-2010, 03:40 PM

Alvinfan, can you pls post a couple of more photos? That is an amazing guitar...!

BCRGreg · 03-28-2010, 03:47 PM

I am jealous. Those early Customs are the BOMB.

mapleflame · 03-28-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

I am jealous. Those early Customs are the BOMB.

I have been looking for the right one. I agree, they are the Shiznit

golfernut · 03-28-2010, 07:38 PM

gorgeous...congrats

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Alvinfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 208 Thanked 131 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 1957 Les Paul Custom in da house !!! Why did it take from December to get the guitar?[/QUOTE] I had to wait for some other stuff that I also had to have shipped to Denmark where I live. So it was all shipped together. The other stuff was a reliced gold Bigsby that I might put on. I´m sure it would look really cool, but I always feel bad about messing with vintage guitars so.........

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