'57 Goldtop, early '57 Custom with P-90's, '58 Custom

[mikeslub]

 

[rays44]

Mike, am I remembering correctly that the Goldtop has a mahogany top and a PAF that measures nearly 10k?
I'm sure I'm wrong. I usually am.
As for the triple p/u Customs, I believe the middle p/u was never wired out of phase as that never appeared in any description of the guitar at the time. I believe that unique tone is due to the proximity effect of the middle and bridge being so close together.
I'm sure I'm wrong. I usually am.
Beautiful trio of Lesters as usual.

 

[mikeslub]

Mike, am I remembering correctly that the Goldtop has a mahogany top and a PAF that measures nearly 10k?
I'm sure I'm wrong. I usually am.

The 57 humbucker is one of the all mahogany versions. Can’t remember the pickup measurements.

 

[wernerg]

as much as I love to look at "fretless wonders" I will never get used to original, low frets.

 

[dnabbet2]

as much as I love to look at "fretless wonders" I will never get used to original, low frets.

I had one 1955, and I don't know how many times the already-low frets had then also been dressed before I got it, but it was as if they were PAINTED on. Could not bend a string. And in those days you didn't get re-frets. Or nobody I knew did, anyway.

Why'd I buy it? 'Cause it was otherwise in superb condition and the vintage thing was just starting to happen, though I traded it for an even better one which, of course, I sold. Doh. But one reason I play reissues now is the frets are taller.

 

[darkwave]

Mike - IIRC the 56 Custom I have is one you passed on (I contacted you through the forum asking questions and you knew the one I was considering). This was many years ago, II believe before you picked up the '57. I love it and never regretted the purchase, but after working with it for about a year I resorted to a re-fret with modern wire. Much easier to play after, and my hands didn't get so tired squeezing for a grip on the strings.

Really beautiful guitars...

-Douglas C.