* All-Original Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG w PAF's Dave Johnson Goldtop! *

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An all-original 1961 SG / Les Paul formerly owned by renown 'Burst collector and LPF stalwart C. Daughtry with an incredible hand-relic'd Goldtop finish done by the world's most admired aging/refinish expert Dave Johnson. This is the only vintage Goldtop SG/LP Dave has ever crafted and is featured on his web site. The Gibson factory didn't make 'em this color back in the day, but one look Dave's artistry here makes you think they probably should have

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All the hardware, electronics, P.A.F.'s, etc. are 100% ORIGINAL to the guitar. The only change is the finish. She has the fastest '60's Gibson neck profile I've ever encountered, and I've owned a few. Absolute perfection. Looking for a baseball bat neck? This beauty is NOT for you. She's about comfort, speed and ease of playing and is wonderfully lightweight at approx. 7 lbs.

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I won't waste your time Net-hyping the tone or bore you with "mojo" talk. Suffice to say, the P.A.F.'s are OUTSTANDING and the guitar is extremely resonant even when not plugged in. Bridge and middle positions KILL with this baby -- the legendary legit P.A.F. sound many of us grew up with on a thousand classic LP's.

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And more of Charlie's killer pics here --

Gold 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG - CharlesDaughtry

Comes with original yellow-lined case, a Letter of Provenance from C. Daughtry and email from Dave Johnson confirming this is his unique work. Just had her set up by Eric's at Eric's Guitar Shop in So. Cal (He's the best!) so she's ready to enjoy the instant she arrives.

Many of you know me from LPF or MLP. I'm a serious collector that has fifteen years/100% feedback on eBay and ten years 100%/feedback on TGP. Happy to answer any questions you might have! I'm sure Charlie will be happy to answer any questions about her as well.

Asking $11K shipped and insured. Bank Wire Transfer preferred and gets you FREE SHIPPING. Thanks and all the best!

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I've always loved that guitar! Thank goodness it doesn't have a full neck, or i'd be liquidating assets! GLWTS! :dude:
 

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That is many thousands of dollars out of my league, but I've just gotta say that is a stunningly gorgeous instrument. Too bad that some purists may balk at the color, because in my opinion that looks much, much cooler than the traditional cherry finish.
 

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@Whoopy -- Not worried about "purists", my friend... more concerned with real PLAYERS :)

This guitar is the bees-knees. Good enough for C. Daughtry and Dave Johnson, good enough for, well, pretty much anybody and everybody else who loves killer vintage guitars as far as I'm concerned :)
 

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If you have no luck pm me for an offer.
 

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This is a really interesting guitar. Very cool. GLWS.
 

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Bump for a gorgeous guitar! GLWTS!


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Cheers Frank! This is just one of those wonderful vintage instruments that makes a life-long impression on old-school Gibson fanatics like us :)
 

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Big John is correct. Val scored it way back when, sent it to Dave Johnson, then flipped it to Charlie. This beauty has kept pretty good company, hasn't it? :)

Here's some video of my good friend Billy Yates (formerly of The Outlaws) giving the Dave Johnson GT SG/LP a spin today --

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Thanks fellas! She's truly a killer axe. Gonna make some MLP forum member a very lucky man :)

Check out the range of tones/sounds Billy gets out in this longer clip. The fireworks leap off at 1:30 --

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