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Gibson Les Paul Custom Sunburst 1973

Gibson Les Paul Custom Sunburst 1973

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Serial Number: 181263

Weight: 9lbs 10oz

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 finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .79" & 12th. Fret: .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original "Pat. No." humbuckers with the original components and wiring. The pots display 1973 dates.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.8k Neck: 7.3k
Hardware: Original tuners, bridge, and tail-piece. The nut is not original. At some point, a different set of tuners were installed and because of this, the tuner peg holes were reamed out to fit the aftermarket tuners. The original set was installed back and the tape was placed on the bushings so that they fit snugly. There are screws holes on the back side of the headstock from the previous aftermarket tuners.
Weight: 9lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original nut. -Tuning peg holes were reamed out to fit larger aftermarket tuners. The original were re installed and tape was placed on the bushings so they fit snugly. There are screw holes on the back of the headstock werr the aftermarket tuners were screwed down. -Touched up solder joints.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear throughout. The finish is free from major checking with minor dings, dents, and scratches present.
Serial Number: 181263
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. This guitar is being dated to 1973 based off the serial number and pot codes.
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SKU: U6590671001

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 finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .79" & 12th. Fret: .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original "Pat. No." humbuckers with the original components and wiring. The pots display 1973 dates.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.8k Neck: 7.3k
Hardware: Original tuners, bridge, and tail-piece. The nut is not original. At some point, a different set of tuners were installed and because of this, the tuner peg holes were reamed out to fit the aftermarket tuners. The original set was installed back and the tape was placed on the bushings so that they fit snugly. There are screws holes on the back side of the headstock from the previous aftermarket tuners.
Weight: 9lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original nut. -Tuning peg holes were reamed out to fit larger aftermarket tuners. The original were re installed and tape was placed on the bushings so they fit snugly. There are screw holes on the back of the headstock werr the aftermarket tuners were screwed down. -Touched up solder joints.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear throughout. The finish is free from major checking with minor dings, dents, and scratches present.
Serial Number: 181263
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. This guitar is being dated to 1973 based off the serial number and pot codes.