The Les Paul pictured is a typical 1956 Goldtop in most ways except for the rare custom all-black finish. A deep ebony black lacquer had been used on various Gibson’s since Orville’s time, and was then standard on the Les Paul Custom. It’s very rare to see the regular Les Paul Model with anything but the usual brilliant gold (bronze powder mixed with lacquer) shade. This guitar was assembled with the customary cream colored plastic for the pickup covers, pickguard, and “RHYTHM TREBLE” surround. Black knobs were substituted for the standard gold ones.
