Description
Description
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Finish Details: | The finish has been touched up where the heel has been shaved down. The remainder of the finish is original. |
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
Neck Thickness (IN): | .87" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
Electronics: | Original pickups with patent number stickers. The bridge volume pot has been replaced. The remainder of the harness is original with some touched up solder joints. The pot codes date to 1971. |
Pickup Measurements: | 7.6k (neck), 7.6k (bridge) |
Hardware: | The bridge, knobs, and nut have been replaced. |
Weight: | 10lbs 7oz |
Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been refretted -Repaired headstock crack -The heel area of the body has been shaved in, and the finish touched up -The nut has been replaced -Replaced bridge -Replaced knobs -Replaced bridge volume pot |
Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson Les Paul shows nice aging, with light checking, moderate scratches and chips, and other signs of use on the glossy finish. The back of the body has moderately heavy buckle rash, and the back of the neck is worn. The headstock face has clouded, and the hardware has a moderate patina. There is a light crack in the top visible between the pickups, as well as a repaired crack on the back of the headstock. |
Serial Number: | 614716 |
Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the wide frets are tall with light play wear. The 3-piece mahogany neck, pot codes, and serial number date the guitar to 1972. |