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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid mahogany body with carved maple cap |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .78" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has a small shim underneath to achieve proper string height. |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson pickups with embossed patent number and black 1979 ink date stamps. Original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1978. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.5k (neck), 7.5k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original; the pickguard is missing. |
| Weight: | 10lbs 7oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Shimmed nut |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Les Paul Custom has aged nicely, with some light marks and scratches on the glossy black finish. There are light areas of hazing, and the back of the body has moderate buckle rash. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, and the gold hardware is nicely aged. |
| Serial Number: | 72999075 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the wide frets are low with minimal wear. The serial number and electronics date the guitar to 1979. |