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Killer player for you here: a 1969 Gibson Les Paul that has been converted to standard specs. If you’re looking for perhaps the most affordable way to get into a 1960s Les Paul before the major changes of the Norlin era, this might be your best bet.
If you’re looking 69 conversion, that’s closer to a full conversion with more original parts, I do have another for sale.This guitar started life as a Deluxe Goldtop. The routes were widened to make it a Standard, and the finish was stripped, with some areas resprayed in lacquer. You can see some nice flame on the top along the bass and treble sides.
It has the classic 1969 three-piece neck paired with a one-piece body. The headstock shows the characteristic 1969 logo with the broken “O” and “B,” along with no dot over the “i.” The neck profile is a medium-slim carve, closer to a 1960 than a 1959. There are repairs to the headstock and tuner screw areas, but both are solid and stable.
Lots of parts have been changed. Currently it’s fitted with a Bigsby, mounted over the original stop tail bushings—so a quick conversion back to a stop tail is possible with the right posts. Pickups are Seymour Duncans and sound great. Guard looks older, but would be white if original. Knobs, tuners, nut, and pots are all replacements (the pots were likely changed in the 1980s). The bridge is a ABR-1 likely from the 1990s. There are some splits in the maple top, but they don’t appear too deep (limited to the surface Maple top). If you ever wanted to refinish, they could be filled and sealed without issue. See photos for details. what do you see is what you get and I’ve highlighted everything of note in the photos and or the description. Please review them carefully and if you need a closer look at anything, please let me know.
Comes with an era-correct early 1970s Gibson Les Paul case with purple lining. The case shows wear and tear, one latch is missing, and it has a sticker on it—but it will do the job, and I’ll make sure it’s securely closed and taped for shipping.