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Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White 1978

Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White 1978

Serial Number: 70388593

Weight: 10lbs 4oz

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: Solid mahogany body with carved maple cap
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock volute.
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups with embossed patent numbers, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch and volume/tone controls. The bridge pickup has a 1978 date stamp, and the pot codes date to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: 7.6k (neck), 7.7k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 10lbs 4oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows nice aging; the finish has yellowed with time, and there are various areas of finish checking and small blemishes. The back has mild buckle rash, and there are small dings around the output jack. There is a 1" scratch on the front of the bass bout, and a small finish chip by the treble side tailpiece post. There are a few small finish cracks around the volute, which are cosmetic only, and the bottom of the truss rod cover has a small crack. The hardware has tarnished nicely.
Serial Number: 70388593
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10. The frets are wide and medium-low, and the truss rod is functional. The pickup stamps, pot codes, and serial number date to 1978.
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SKU: U3408342901

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: Solid mahogany body with carved maple cap
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock volute.
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups with embossed patent numbers, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch and volume/tone controls. The bridge pickup has a 1978 date stamp, and the pot codes date to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: 7.6k (neck), 7.7k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 10lbs 4oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows nice aging; the finish has yellowed with time, and there are various areas of finish checking and small blemishes. The back has mild buckle rash, and there are small dings around the output jack. There is a 1" scratch on the front of the bass bout, and a small finish chip by the treble side tailpiece post. There are a few small finish cracks around the volute, which are cosmetic only, and the bottom of the truss rod cover has a small crack. The hardware has tarnished nicely.
Serial Number: 70388593
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10. The frets are wide and medium-low, and the truss rod is functional. The pickup stamps, pot codes, and serial number date to 1978.