1959 GIBSON LES PAUL BURST

PLASTIC PARTS

Butyrate plastic

Molded rings

Stamped guard

Nickel Plated Steel screws
92 Finish checking appears to stop where the pickguard covered. Of course, checking continues the dirt just isnt ground in. Checking pattern is heavy and wild between pickups. The dirt and oils get in forcing more checking. Same thing happens around knobs most touched.