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Serial Number: KMS-GCI414

Weight: 8lbs 11oz

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Description

Condition Note: Minor scratches on body, lots of scratching on pickguard.

Please Note: This GCI instrument was manufactured for D standard Tuning (DGCF); if you're planning on playing it in a different tuning, please let us know before placing your order.


God City Instruments straddles the line between old-school aesthetics and modern power. Designed by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou, GCI guitars and basses combine Ballou’s favorite features, including high-quality components, plus a no-frills approach to craftsmanship—as well factory-standard drop-tuned setups on some models—with an aim to provide unique, great-sounding tools for today’s working musicians so they can continue shaping the sound of tomorrow’s music! 

Body: Mahogany
Construction: Set Neck

Neck: Maple Neck (Satin Tobacco Polyurethane Finish, Wenge headstock)
Neck Shape: C Shape
Neck Thickness: .865” thickness at 1st fret, .965” at 12th fret
Fretboard: Wenge Fingerboard (12” to 16” compound radius)
Inlays: Acrylic Pearloid Block
Binding: Cream (Body/Neck/Headstock)
Side Dots: Black
Frets/Size:18 Medium Jumbo
Nut/Width: Graphtech (1 11/16” width)
Scale: 34”

Bridge: Hipshot 5G400
Strap Buttons: Elliptical
Pickups: GCI Big Slug single coil (10k bridge output, 6k neck output, Alnico V, 42 AWG, reverse wound neck)
Controls & Knob Finish: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Chrome Knurled Metal Knobs)
Factory Strings/Gauge: NYXL 55-110, D standard (DGCF)

Case: Hardshell Form Fitted GCI Case
Built by hand in Korea by a small team of dedicated luthiers
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SKU: GCI-CRB-AB-u1

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 body Mahogany
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Wenge
Neck Profile: "C"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Satin maple neck
Electronics: Original
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.68k ohms, bridge 9.63k ohms
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8lbs 11oz
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: Minor scratches throughout instrument body/pickgaurd
Serial Number: KMS-GCI414
Tech Notes: Instrument plays well with low action and optimum neck relief. Frets show little to no sign of playwear.