Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The guitar has been fully refinished by Historic Makeovers; as part of this conversion the top was also replaced. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Rounded "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .90" (1st fret), .99" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | The pickups are Gibson humbuckers from a 1958 ES-175, with "Patent Applied For" stickers. The wiring harness is composed of 1961 pots, and has one authentic "Bumblebee" capacitor for the neck pickup. The capacitor for the bridge pickup is also a vintage cap, but of a different value not usually used in Les Pauls. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.6k (neck), 7.5k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Reproduction hardware, aside from the switch and switch tip which appear to be original. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 12oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -Full refinish and relic from Historic Makeovers -The top has been replaced -The neck has been refinished -The nut has been replaced -The pickups and wiring harness are replaced -Repro hardware |
| Case Details: | Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This Les Paul is in good condition, with a light relic by Historic Makeovers. |
| Serial Number: | 8 5475 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the frets show minimal wear. The guitar was originally a 1953 Les Paul Goldtop, which was converted by Historic Makeovers according to 1958 Les Paul specs. The serial number is re-inked. |
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