Gibson Custom Shop Double Carve 1958 Reissue Les Paul • SN: DCPR025 (Prototype #25)

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The Double Carve Les Paul has the same specs as a Figured Top R8 Les Paul but the Maple Top is carved on the underside to mirror the top carve creating an acoustic chamber between the Maple Top and the Mahogany Body, the Top and Body are joined in the center of the guitar to support the pickups and tailpiece. The Double Carve has a defined upper end that is more airy and open sounding than a regular R8. The low end is rich and round with a smooth resonant response that is woody and open sounding. Overall tone and attack are between a fully Chambered LP and regular Solid R8.

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Serial Number: DCPR025 (Prototype 25)
Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
Model: Les Paul Double Carve
Year: 1958
Finish Color: Washed Cherry
Finish Type: VOS
Weight: 8.46 lbs.
Top Wood: Carved Figured Maple
Body Wood: Solid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany Back
Neck Wood: 1-Piece Mahogany With Long Neck Tenon
Neck Shape: Early '50s Rounded
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
Scale Length: 24.75"
Width at Nut: 1-11/16"
Frets: 22
Headstock: Holly Headstock Veneer
Binding: Single-Ply Cream Binding on Top and Neck
Pickups: BurstBucker 1 and 2 Humbuckers, CTS Pots and Bumble Bee Capacitors
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector, Thin Toggleswitch Washer & Jackplate
Hardware : Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners: Vintage Tulip
Unique Features: Prototype #25
Case: Custom Shop Case
COA: Yes

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