Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | There is a small finish touch up on the top on the treble side of the lower bout. All other finish is original. |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Flamed maple back and sides with spruce top. A crack on the top of the bass side waist has been repaired. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.82" 10th - 0.98" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Three-piece maple neck with walnut stripes and bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlays. |
| Hardware: | The end pin hole has been dowelled and a strap button has been installed in its place. The tuners have been replaced with Schallers. |
| Weight: | 5lbs 5oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The finish has been touched up on the top on the treble side of the lower bout. -The end pin hole has been dowelled and a strap button has been installed in its place. -The tuners have been replaced with Schallers. -A crack on the top of the bass side waist has been repaired. -The neck has been reset. |
| Case Details: | Vintage black Gibson case with yellow interior. This case was originally for an archtop guitar, but fits this guitar. The original handle has been replaced. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson has aged nicely. The finish is glossy with extensive finish checking. A crack is visible on the top of the bass side waist; this has been repaired and is stable. Scattered throughout the finish are some small dings and some small finish chips. The top has some finish wear along the edges of the pickguard and some longer scrapes near the bridge. The headstock shows finish wear around its edges and some finish chipping near the tuner posts. The logo and symbol on the headstock show some areas where the original clearcoat has chipped off. |
| Serial Number: | 500083 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and medium height with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1969. |