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Continue ShoppingGibson Les Paul Special TV Yello 1958
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yello 1958
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .909", 12th fret .974"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, original frets, and original nut.
Electronics: Original electronics; two period P90 pickups with three-position selector switch, and independent volume and tone controls for each pickup. All components and lead dress are consistent with the period, and all solder joints appear untouched. One visible pot code dates to the 34th week of 1957.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.90K, Bridge 7.87K
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz
Cosmetic Condition: None.
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and medium height, showing moderate wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1958 and one pot code dates to mid-to-late 1957.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .909", 12th fret .974"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, original frets, and original nut.
Electronics: Original electronics; two period P90 pickups with three-position selector switch, and independent volume and tone controls for each pickup. All components and lead dress are consistent with the period, and all solder joints appear untouched. One visible pot code dates to the 34th week of 1957.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.90K, Bridge 7.87K
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz
Cosmetic Condition: None.
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and medium height, showing moderate wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1958 and one pot code dates to mid-to-late 1957.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
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. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | One-piece Honduran mahogany body. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Medium C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .909", 12th fret .974" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, original frets, and original nut. |
| Electronics: | Original electronics; two period P90 pickups with three-position selector switch, and independent volume and tone controls for each pickup. All components and lead dress are consistent with the period, and all solder joints appear untouched. One visible pot code dates to the 34th week of 1957. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 7.90K, Bridge 7.87K |
| Hardware: | Original hardware. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 5oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | None. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is glossy and weather-checked, with scratches, dents, dings, and finish chips throughout. The hardware has a strong patina. The pickguard has shrunk, and there is an area worn down to the second layer from play. |
| Serial Number: | 84615 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and medium height, showing moderate wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1958 and one pot code dates to mid-to-late 1957. |