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Gibson Barney Kessel Regular Sunburst 1962

Gibson Barney Kessel Regular Sunburst 1962

Serial Number: 54447

Weight: 7lbs 2oz

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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: Finish is mostly original with some overspray on the back of the neck from the scarf-joint repair, and on the back of the headstock.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Heavy weather checking, A Bigsby was once installed, an extra hole remains on the bottom of the body. Lots of small scratches, dents, finish chips, and dings throughout. 2 piece maple back.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .806", 10th fret .814"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Replaced nut, neck has been repaired with a scarf joint between the middle of the headstock and the second fret. Refretted and inlays replaced. (Original inlays and frets are in case). Tuners have been replaced, and headstock has been drilled to accept modern hex-bushing tuners. "Stinger" has been sprayed on back of headstock to cover extra holes from previous tuner install and neck repair.
Electronics: Wiring harness appears original with era correct components, lead dress, and pot shields. Pickups have been replaced with 90's Gibson pickups with aged covers.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.63K, Bridge 14.62K
Hardware: Tuners and knobs have been replaced. All other hardware and plastics appear original.
Weight: 7lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced nut, neck has been repaired with a scarf joint between the middle of the headstock and the second fret. Refretted and inlays replaced, a new nut has been fitted. Tuners and knobs have been replaced. Pickups have been replaced. There are quite a few filled spaces on the fretboard from the refret process.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There is heavy weather checking, A Bigsby was once installed, and an extra hole remains on the bottom of the body. Lots of small scratches, dents, finish chips, and dings throughout. The neck repair has left a visible clean line in the neck.
Serial Number: 54447
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are narrow and medium height, showing minimal wear.
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SKU: U3535793402

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: Finish is mostly original with some overspray on the back of the neck from the scarf-joint repair, and on the back of the headstock.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Heavy weather checking, A Bigsby was once installed, an extra hole remains on the bottom of the body. Lots of small scratches, dents, finish chips, and dings throughout. 2 piece maple back.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .806", 10th fret .814"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Replaced nut, neck has been repaired with a scarf joint between the middle of the headstock and the second fret. Refretted and inlays replaced. (Original inlays and frets are in case). Tuners have been replaced, and headstock has been drilled to accept modern hex-bushing tuners. "Stinger" has been sprayed on back of headstock to cover extra holes from previous tuner install and neck repair.
Electronics: Wiring harness appears original with era correct components, lead dress, and pot shields. Pickups have been replaced with 90's Gibson pickups with aged covers.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.63K, Bridge 14.62K
Hardware: Tuners and knobs have been replaced. All other hardware and plastics appear original.
Weight: 7lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced nut, neck has been repaired with a scarf joint between the middle of the headstock and the second fret. Refretted and inlays replaced, a new nut has been fitted. Tuners and knobs have been replaced. Pickups have been replaced. There are quite a few filled spaces on the fretboard from the refret process.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There is heavy weather checking, A Bigsby was once installed, and an extra hole remains on the bottom of the body. Lots of small scratches, dents, finish chips, and dings throughout. The neck repair has left a visible clean line in the neck.
Serial Number: 54447
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are narrow and medium height, showing minimal wear.