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Gibson Les Paul Recording Walnut 1973

Gibson Les Paul Recording Walnut 1973

Serial Number: 173298

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/maple/mahogany pancake body with carved top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, small block inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Gibson low impedance pickups and wiring harness with passive electronics. Controls include a 3-position pickup selector toggle, 3-position tone switch, bass & treble tone controls (active in tone switch position 2), master volume control, "decade" rotary tone selector, phase reverse slider switch, and high/low impedance slide switch (with transformer). The pot codes date to 1973.
Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case; the handle has been replaced.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal wear for its age; the finish is glossy with small scratches and minor blemishes throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, including a patch that has worn through to wood. The headstock face has some light speckling, and there is some finish cracking around the nut as well.
Serial Number: 173298
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action; the guitar is currently set up with 10s, and the truss rod is functional. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The serial number dates to 1972, and the pot codes date to 1973.
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SKU: U3185766201

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/maple/mahogany pancake body with carved top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, small block inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Gibson low impedance pickups and wiring harness with passive electronics. Controls include a 3-position pickup selector toggle, 3-position tone switch, bass & treble tone controls (active in tone switch position 2), master volume control, "decade" rotary tone selector, phase reverse slider switch, and high/low impedance slide switch (with transformer). The pot codes date to 1973.
Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case; the handle has been replaced.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal wear for its age; the finish is glossy with small scratches and minor blemishes throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, including a patch that has worn through to wood. The headstock face has some light speckling, and there is some finish cracking around the nut as well.
Serial Number: 173298
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action; the guitar is currently set up with 10s, and the truss rod is functional. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The serial number dates to 1972, and the pot codes date to 1973.