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Gibson ES-355 Walnut 1972

Gibson ES-355 Walnut 1972

Serial Number: 686273

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: Maple
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock volute. The neck has been previously refretted and has a non-original bone nut.
Electronics: The guitar has been converted from stereo to mono; at some point the pickups were removed and reinstalled, with a few splices present. The harness, Varitone, and patent number pickups are original. The bridge pickup appears to have been disassembled and the lead replaced, either to correct an out-of-phase pickup during the mono conversion, or to repair the pickup. There are also two extra bits of solder on the back of the bridge pickup. The embossed pickup covers date to 1972.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 7.7k (bridge)
Hardware: The pickguard, neck pickup ring, and pickup mounting hardware is not original. The original hardware has been included in the case, although the pickguard has mostly disintegrated.
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been refretted -A bone nut has been installed -The electronics have been converted from stereo to mono -The bridge pickup lead has been replaced, either to correct the pickup's phase or to repair the pickup -The pickguard, neck pickup ring, and pickup mounting hardware has been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case with non-original handle
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows wear consistent with its age; the finish is glossy with small blemishes, swirls, and light scratches throughout. The pickup covers have noticeable wear and tarnish, and the ebony fretboard has some small chips from the previous refret. There is some light finish checking on the face of the headstock and in a few areas of the body, as well as some finish chipping around where the original nut was removed.
Serial Number: 686273
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1972.
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SKU: U3173526503

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: Maple
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock volute. The neck has been previously refretted and has a non-original bone nut.
Electronics: The guitar has been converted from stereo to mono; at some point the pickups were removed and reinstalled, with a few splices present. The harness, Varitone, and patent number pickups are original. The bridge pickup appears to have been disassembled and the lead replaced, either to correct an out-of-phase pickup during the mono conversion, or to repair the pickup. There are also two extra bits of solder on the back of the bridge pickup. The embossed pickup covers date to 1972.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 7.7k (bridge)
Hardware: The pickguard, neck pickup ring, and pickup mounting hardware is not original. The original hardware has been included in the case, although the pickguard has mostly disintegrated.
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been refretted -A bone nut has been installed -The electronics have been converted from stereo to mono -The bridge pickup lead has been replaced, either to correct the pickup's phase or to repair the pickup -The pickguard, neck pickup ring, and pickup mounting hardware has been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case with non-original handle
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows wear consistent with its age; the finish is glossy with small blemishes, swirls, and light scratches throughout. The pickup covers have noticeable wear and tarnish, and the ebony fretboard has some small chips from the previous refret. There is some light finish checking on the face of the headstock and in a few areas of the body, as well as some finish chipping around where the original nut was removed.
Serial Number: 686273
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1972.