Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.81" 12th - 1.0" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | The guitar has two non-original, but vintage correct patent number stamped humbuckers. The capacitors have also been replaced. The other electronics are original. The guitar has two humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The visible pot codes date to 1974. |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck - 7.5 kΩ, bridge - 7.6 kΩ |
| Hardware: | The jack plate has been replaced. All other hardware is original. |
| Weight: | 10lbs |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The guitar has two non-original, but vintage correct patent number stamped humbuckers. -The capacitors have been replaced. -The jack plate has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with surface scratching, small dings, and some scuffs throughout. The finish near the binding on the treble side of the neck shows a long spot of wear from the third to ninth fret. |
| Serial Number: | 394000 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are medium width and low with light play wear. The truss rod has limited adjustability and the guitar will set up best with 10 gauge strings or heavier. The serial number suggests a 1974 date. |
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