Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The back of the neck from behind the third fret to the tip of the headstock has been oversprayed; the rest of the finish is original. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.78" 12th - 0.99" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pot codes date to 1972. |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck - 7.4 kΩ, bridge - 6.7 kΩ |
| Hardware: | The tuners have been replaced with Grover patent pending chrome tuners. The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. |
| Weight: | 9lbs 12oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -A headstock crack has been repaired and oversprayed. -The tuners have been replaced with Grover patent pending chrome tuners. -The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and finish checking throughout. The binding at the top of the cutaway has a small crack. The back of the body shows small dents and some buckle rash. The back of the neck shows small finish chips and some scuffs. The headstock shows finish wear along its back edges and by the high E tuner on the back. The neck pickup ring shows wear from strings and the metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age. The top shows some wear under the tailpiece from a previously installed piece. |
| Serial Number: | 612536 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and medium height with moderate play wear. The serial number suggests a 1972 date. |
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