One of the most beautiful goldtops I´ve seen.

[BigJim]

 

[PeteNJ75]

And mine...well, ex-mine.

Now that is even sexier if you ask me. Is that a real 57?

 

[sws1]

Now that is even sexier if you ask me. Is that a real 57?

Yes - Several s/n past the one posted by OP...which I believe is/was actually Tom Wittrock's guitar.

 

[Studio Pete]

Hmmm,
Interesting,
This is 10kms down the road from me..

 

[Cory]

Wow - that’s a true stunner (although I’m partial to GT’s over any other LP finish).

 

[captdan61]

If I owned it I'd put cream colored rings, poker chip, and scratch plate on it and route it for a Kahler. Maybe Dimarzio Super Distortion IIs. Then that thing would ROCK!

I'd strip off the finish to see if the top had flame also!

 

[rockstar232007]

I'd strip off the finish to see if the top had flame also!

With the old GTs, you don't have to.

The gold was sparayed directly over the sealer. No primer, so at certain angles, the figure (if any) would be visable through the finish.

 

[chocopopz]

53 times more expensive than mine. I hesitated 10 days vs. a '56 Custom. Tough decision.

 

[Bend'n'Slide]

Nice.

On the off chance that I get a mahoosive lottery win, I'll get them to send it on over (in a first class seat...).

 

[Bend'n'Slide]

I'd rather have the '56 Custom and $140k

Yes, was thinking much the same thing...!!

 

[wildhawk1]

Black pickguard, rings and chip for my goldtop Epi would save me how much?

 

[Truth011]

I know its not unusual but there is a fair gap between the fretboard and neck pickup ring. Looks like paf goldtops are rising in value.

 

[chocopopz]

Warning, the neck is a bit baseball bat sized. That means comfortable, but not damn easy for soloing fast.

 

[goodvibes]

Wow! It is nice to see a 50's Les Paul without decades worth of sweat, DNA, grime and linseed oil on the fretboard. You can actually see.the grain clearly!

 

[ajory72]

That 1960 Burst they are selling has the same screw hole fills that Eelco Gellings Burst has - I almost thought Eelco had sold his - so had to double check (he hasnt and they are different).
Interesting though to see another Burst from the continent that had the same whammy bar holes from the dealer... I wont go into that but can be found out by checking the history of Eelcos burst.
Pics:
Sweet spots Giotto Burst

Eelcos Burst

 

[Zungle]

Warning, the neck is a bit baseball bat sized. That means comfortable, but not damn easy for soloing fast.

Baseball bat necks are for soloing fast......