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Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow 1957

Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow 1957

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Serial Number: 77371

Weight: 7lbs 13oz

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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 TV Yellow finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: 86" & 12th. Fret: .93"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90s with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. Both of the volume pots are not original. The tone pots display 1957 dates. There is a piece of copper that has been soldered to the neck tone pot to assist in grounding the electronics. Various solder have been touched up. Both the pickup cavities are painted with black shielding paint.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.9k Neck: 8.6k
Hardware: Non-original Grover "Bullseye" tuners with the original bridge, pickup covers, knobs, and pickguard. The tuning peg holes have been enlarged to fit the Grover tuners.
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original volume pots. -Non-original Grover "Bullseye" tuners. -Copper grounding wire has been soldered to the neck tone pot. -Tuner holes enlarged to fit the non-original Grovers.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with heavy play wear. There is checking, dings, dents, and finish wear throughout.
Serial Number: 77371
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. It is being dated to 1957 based on the serial number and codes displayed on the tone pots.
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SKU: U6962697101

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 TV Yellow finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: 86" & 12th. Fret: .93"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90s with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. Both of the volume pots are not original. The tone pots display 1957 dates. There is a piece of copper that has been soldered to the neck tone pot to assist in grounding the electronics. Various solder have been touched up. Both the pickup cavities are painted with black shielding paint.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.9k Neck: 8.6k
Hardware: Non-original Grover "Bullseye" tuners with the original bridge, pickup covers, knobs, and pickguard. The tuning peg holes have been enlarged to fit the Grover tuners.
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original volume pots. -Non-original Grover "Bullseye" tuners. -Copper grounding wire has been soldered to the neck tone pot. -Tuner holes enlarged to fit the non-original Grovers.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with heavy play wear. There is checking, dings, dents, and finish wear throughout.
Serial Number: 77371
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. It is being dated to 1957 based on the serial number and codes displayed on the tone pots.