Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. The back of the headstock was refinished. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret - 0.795" / 12th fret - 0.980" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson patent number sticker humbuckers, three way switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The only visible pot code dates to 1973. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck - 7.4k ohms, Bridge - 7.7k ohms |
| Hardware: | Original hardware except for replaced strap buttons and bridge. |
| Weight: | 10lbs 5oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The fingerboard was refretted. At some point the tuners were replaced and the back of the headstock was refinished to cover up the holes so the original tuners could be reinstalled. There are imprints on the face of the headstock left over from the previous tuner bushings. The bridge was replaced and the original is inside the case. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with nice aging and wear. There are scratches, chips, and small dents throughout the body, neck, and headstock. The back of the body has buckle rash and finish chips nicely revealing the mahogany wood. The impression of a large "56" decal is just barely visible on the bass side lower bout of the top. |
| Serial Number: | 205731 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are tall with minimal wear. The serial number dates to 1973. |