{"product_id":"1954-gibson-les-paul-all-gold-goldtop-1","title":"1954 Gibson Les Paul – All-Gold Goldtop","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1954 Gibson Les Paul All-Gold Goldtop\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally well-preserved example from the earliest years of Gibson’s flagship solidbody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1952 as Gibson’s premium electric guitar, the Les Paul represented the company’s answer to the growing popularity of solidbody instruments in the postwar era. Developed in collaboration with Les Paul himself, the model combined traditional Gibson craftsmanship with innovative electric guitar design, featuring a carved maple top, mahogany body construction, and luxurious appointments that distinguished it from its contemporaries. By 1954, the Les Paul had evolved into the now-iconic configuration featuring the \u003cstrong\u003ewraparound tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, greatly improving sustain, resonance, and playability while establishing many of the characteristics that would define the model for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a beautifully preserved \u003cstrong\u003eall-gold\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efinish\u003c\/strong\u003e over a carved maple top and mahogany body, retaining exceptional vibrancy and remarkably little oxidation or greening—an increasingly uncommon trait among early Goldtops, especially all-gold examples. Weighing 9lb 11oz, the guitar delivers the substantial feel and tonal authority associated with mid-’50s Les Pauls while remaining well-balanced in hand. Cosmetic condition is excellent overall, with the instrument presenting cleanly throughout and displaying the natural aging expected of a well-preserved vintage Gibson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece \u003cstrong\u003emahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e adorned with \u003cstrong\u003emother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original frets remain intact, and the guitar has been professionally set up for smooth playability with low action and excellent fret response throughout the register. Original \u003cstrong\u003eKluson Deluxe tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e remain fitted, preserving the instrument’s vintage-correct appearance and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronically, the guitar retains its pair of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal P-90 pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the raw articulation, harmonic richness, and dynamic response that have made early Goldtops among the most celebrated electric guitars ever produced. Output readings measure 8.20kΩ in the bridge position and 7.92kΩ in the neck, offering a balanced tonal palette ranging from warm, vocal neck pickup textures to aggressive bridge pickup bite. The \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Centralab potentiometers, wiring, and switch\u003c\/strong\u003e remain intact, further underscoring the instrument’s impressive originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally, the guitar remains in excellent condition with \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e noted. The original jack plate has been removed and replaced for preservation purposes and is included with the sale alongside the guitar’s original \u003cstrong\u003eLifton hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop represents an outstanding combination of \u003cstrong\u003eearly Les Paul design, exceptional originality, and iconic P-90 tone\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its vibrant non-greened finish, highly preserved condition, and desirable wraptail configuration, it stands as a superb example from one of the most historically important periods in Gibson electric guitar production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGibson Les Paul\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1954\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 3404\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolidbody, single cutaway\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarved maple top, mahogany core\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGold nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003elb 11oz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; 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