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Continue ShoppingGibson Johnny Smith Sunburst 1970s
6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Johnny Smith Sunburst 1970s
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body with maple back and sides, and spruce top. There are several repaired cracks at the cutaway, as well as one below the bass-side F-hole.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .76" (1st fret), .94" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with laminated walnut slats, bound ebony fretboard, and split block inlays. The neck has been refretted. The strap button has also been moved from the back of the heel to the side, and the original hole was filled.
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired with a new pickup and volume pot. The original pickup and wiring harness has been included as well.
Pickup Measurements: 6.8k
Hardware: The pickguard and tailpiece have been replaced.
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted -Non-original pickup and wiring harness -Non-original pickguard and tailpiece -Several repaired cracks in the top
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches and other small blemishes throughout the body and neck. There are several repaired cracks in the top, and the original strap button holes have been filled. There are a few chips in the fingerboard from the prior refret as well.
Serial Number: 736686
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with flatwound strings. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets are tall with mild wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1970-72; the pot date codes on the original wiring harness are obscured.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body with maple back and sides, and spruce top. There are several repaired cracks at the cutaway, as well as one below the bass-side F-hole.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .76" (1st fret), .94" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with laminated walnut slats, bound ebony fretboard, and split block inlays. The neck has been refretted. The strap button has also been moved from the back of the heel to the side, and the original hole was filled.
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired with a new pickup and volume pot. The original pickup and wiring harness has been included as well.
Pickup Measurements: 6.8k
Hardware: The pickguard and tailpiece have been replaced.
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted -Non-original pickup and wiring harness -Non-original pickguard and tailpiece -Several repaired cracks in the top
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches and other small blemishes throughout the body and neck. There are several repaired cracks in the top, and the original strap button holes have been filled. There are a few chips in the fingerboard from the prior refret as well.
Serial Number: 736686
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with flatwound strings. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets are tall with mild wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1970-72; the pot date codes on the original wiring harness are obscured.
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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: | Hollow body with maple back and sides, and spruce top. There are several repaired cracks at the cutaway, as well as one below the bass-side F-hole. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .76" (1st fret), .94" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/4" |
| Scale Length: | 25" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece maple neck with laminated walnut slats, bound ebony fretboard, and split block inlays. The neck has been refretted. The strap button has also been moved from the back of the heel to the side, and the original hole was filled. |
| Electronics: | The guitar has been fully rewired with a new pickup and volume pot. The original pickup and wiring harness has been included as well. The new pickup is made by a small boutique company called "Vintage Vibe." |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.8k |
| Hardware: | The pickguard and tailpiece have been replaced. |
| Weight: | 6lbs 12oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been refretted -Non-original pickup and wiring harness -Non-original pickguard and tailpiece -Several repaired cracks in the top |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches and other small blemishes throughout the body and neck. There are several repaired cracks in the top, and the original strap button holes have been filled. There are a few chips in the fingerboard from the prior refret as well. |
| Serial Number: | 736686 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with flatwound strings. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets are tall with mild wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1970-72; the pot date codes on the original wiring harness are obscured. |