Gibson Byrdland Sunburst 1969

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Byrdland Sunburst 1969

Vintage

Description & Specs

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: Fully hollow body with spruce top and laminated maple back and sides
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .82" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 23 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck (with mahogany strips in between the maple pieces), with bound ebony fretboard and block inlays. The nut has been replaced.
Electronics: Original electronics, with Gibson patent number decal pickups, 3-way toggle selector switch, and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes are obscured by shielding cases.
Pickup Measurements: 7.3k (neck), 7.4k (bridge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced, and the bridge has been pinned to the top. The pickguard is also missing.
Weight: 6lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge has been pinned, and the strap buttons replaced. The nut is also not original.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with consistent horizontal checking and a few small dings on the front of the body. The binding has shrunk somewhat over time but is secure; there are also some spiderweb finish cracks around the output jack. The has some small dings on the treble side around the 8th fret, and a couple spots of binding have been reglued; the seam at the end of the fingerboard has a gap as the binding has shrunk, but is secure.
Serial Number: 539930
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and minor neck relief on the treble side of the neck; the truss rod is functional. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The serial number dates to 1969.
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