Description
Description
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Finish Details: | Original |
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Body Details: | Mahogany "pancake" style body with carved maple cap |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
Neck Thickness (IN): | .78" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
Neck Details: | Set-in mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
Electronics: | Original Gibson patent number pickups (one embossed, and one with a patent number decal), and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1974. |
Pickup Measurements: | 7.3k (neck), 7.4k (bridge) |
Hardware: | Original; the pickguard is missing. |
Weight: | 9lbs 14oz |
Modifications/Repairs: | None |
Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with areas of checking, light scratches, and small dings. The hardware has tarnish and areas where the gold plating has flaked off. The edges of the body have some scuffs and scratches, and the back of the neck has some small dings. The tips of the headstock have some mild wear as well. |
Serial Number: | 396684 |
Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are medium height with minor wear. The serial number and pot codes date the guitar to 1974. |