Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The body has been fully refinished and the neck finish is original |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Semi-hollow body with maple top, back, and sides and center block |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Medium C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.87" 12th - 0.99" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 30 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Glossy mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays |
| Electronics: | The original pickup has been replaced with a DiMarzio humbucker. Controls include a master volume pot, master tone pot, and 2-way toggle switch for coil-tapping. The switch is not original and the solder joints on the output jack have been touched up. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 11.33kΩ |
| Hardware: | -an aftermarket bridge has been installed and the body route has been patched underneath -the pickguard bracket has been removed and the pickguard has been fastened to the top with two screws -the bridge cover has been removed and the hole on the bass side has been plugged and finished over |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -body has been refinished -pickup has been replaced and new holes drilled to accommodate it -switch has been replaced -wiring has been touched up -bridge has been replaced -body route underneath the bridge has been patched -pickguard bracket has been removed and the pickguard has been fastened to the top with two screws -bridge cover has been removed and the hole on the bass side has been plugged and finished over |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case is an era-correct Gibson ES-335 case that has been extended with cardboard and duct tape. The tolex is peeling away around the edges. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass has a fair amount of play wear. There are numerous scratches and dings on the headstock, neck, and body. |
| Serial Number: | 409879 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are of medium height and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number indicates a production year of 1966. |