Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White 1974

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Les Paul Custom Alpine White 1974

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: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany solid body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .79", 12th: .99"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Three-piece mahogany set neck with a bound ebony board, small volute, big block mother of pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- Has been refretted by one of our in-house techs. *This was not the first refret performed on this guitar. Various chips and scars exist from the previous refret. Many have been repaired, but some are still visible, most notably along the binding of the fretboard. These "scars" are superficial and do not affect playability. -- Non-original bone nut
Electronics: Two "Tarback" Gibson Humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls per pickup -- The pickups and wiring harness have been replaced and currently wired using a '50s wiring scheme.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 5.2 kΩ, Bridge: 7.6 kΩ
Hardware: The output jack plate has been replaced with one made of brass -- Alternate tuning machines were installed at some point leaving a slight footprint and visible open screw holes on the back of the headstock. The current machines installed are era correct. -- The bass side tailpiece stud bolt has been replaced
Modifications/Repairs: Has been refretted -- Non-original pickups -- Has been rewired with modern CTS pots -- Non-original bone nut -- Various back plate other other "plastics" screws have been replaced -- Non-original bass side tailpiece stud
Case Details: Original hard shell case -- The handle and the upper handle bracket are missing.
Cosmetic Condition: This LP Custom shows a lot of nice aging and play wear. Finish discoloration, checking, nicks, dings, chips, dents, and other various blemishes exist throughout.
Serial Number: 553149
Tech Notes: Currently, setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The tall and wide frets show minimal wear as they are new. -- The serial number dates from 1974 or 1975. Based upon the appointments this instrument most likely dates from 1974.
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