A True Historic Treat

Wildwood Guitars is honored to present this guitar from the True Historic Series. For years, the Gibson Custom Shop has made exceptional strides and gone to painstaking lengths to improve upon their wonderful Historic reissues. Each year, the result is an instrument that has gotten closer and closer to vintage correct accuracy and tone.

In 2015, they upped the ante yet again with an unparalleled leap in accuracy and vintage vibe. Improving upon their legendary Historic line, the Gibson Custom Shop has achieved obsessive detail and scary-authentic accuracy by studying the materials, manufacturing techniques, and specifications of original vintage instruments. The True Historic line from the Gibson Custom Shop honors the legacy of some of the most sought after instruments on the planet, paying homage by replicating the finest details and nuances. From new plastics composed of the original vintage spec material, to the double carving of tops and necks to ensure vintage accurate profiles and dishing, these True Historic reissues are about as close as it gets to owning a real vintage instrument. But the eye for detail doesn't stop there! A new finish process with time-intensive wet-sanding completes the package, delivering an instrument that looks, feels, and sounds authentic. Capped off with all hide glue construction and extensive setup process, the new True Historic line captures the essence of our favorite vintage pieces and creates a new era of golden age instruments just waiting to be discovered. Due to the time-intensive labor and old-world manufacturing processes, True Historic models are rare treats, and we are proud to showcase this beautiful example from 2015.

Condition Report

This True Historic terror is in marvelous condition, and it shows hardly any play wear. It has no cosmetic imperfections to report other than a hint of aniline dye bleeding into the binding, which is quite common for Les Pauls. It comes with its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity from the Gibson Custom Shop.

Specifications:

Brand Used
Model2015 True Historic 1960 Les Paul Reissue
Finish ColorVintage Lemon Burst
Finish TypeThinner Lacquer, Wet-Sanded by Hand
Weight8.61 lbs.
Top WoodCarved Figured Maple Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Body WoodSolid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany
Neck Wood1-Piece Mahogany Neck
Neck ShapeSlim '60s
Neck Dimensions.820 1st - .920 12th
FingerboardRosewood Attached with Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Radius12"
InlaysCellulose Trapezoids
Scale Length24.75"
Width at Nut1 11/16"
Frets22
HeadstockTrue Historic Pegged Veneer
BindingSingle-Ply Cream on Top and Hand-Filed Rolled Fingerboard Binding
Pickups2 Custom Buckers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
Hardware Nickel
BridgeABR-1
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stopbar
TunersDouble-Band Kluson Deluxe
Unique FeaturesVintage Accurate Plastic Parts
CaseGibson Custom Hardshell
COAYes

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