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Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst 1979

Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst 1979

Serial Number: 73199516

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany body with carved maple top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .80", 12th fret: 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 5/8"
Neck Details: Three-piece maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and block inlays
Electronics: Original Patent number stamped pickups. Jack and wire leading to the jack have been replaced, and some solder joints have been touched up. The pots date to 1979. The neck pickup cover appears to have been removed and put back on at some point.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.5K, Neck: 7.3K
Hardware: Non-original strap buttons
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original jack -Some solder joints touched up -Small repaired crack on ledge of control cavity underneath the cover -Neck cover has been removed and put back -Non-original strap buttons
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: A few minor dings and scratches. The hardware is somewhat tarnished. There is buckle rash on the back of the body.
Serial Number: 73199516
Tech Notes: "SECOND" is stamped on the back of the headstock, indicating a factory second. Plays well with low action and moderate fret wear on low frets. The neck is minimally adjustable but sets up well with 10 gauge strings. Serial number and pots date to 1979.
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SKU: 7494452

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany body with carved maple top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .80", 12th fret: 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 5/8"
Neck Details: Three-piece maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and block inlays
Electronics: Original Patent number stamped pickups. Jack and wire leading to the jack have been replaced, and some solder joints have been touched up. The pots date to 1979. The neck pickup cover appears to have been removed and put back on at some point.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.5K, Neck: 7.3K
Hardware: Non-original strap buttons
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original jack -Some solder joints touched up -Small repaired crack on ledge of control cavity underneath the cover -Neck cover has been removed and put back -Non-original strap buttons
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: A few minor dings and scratches. The hardware is somewhat tarnished. There is buckle rash on the back of the body.
Serial Number: 73199516
Tech Notes: "SECOND" is stamped on the back of the headstock, indicating a factory second. Plays well with low action and moderate fret wear on low frets. The neck is minimally adjustable but sets up well with 10 gauge strings. Serial number and pots date to 1979.