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Continue ShoppingGibson ES-150DC Walnut 1974
Finish Details: | Original finish. |
Body Material: | Maple |
Body Details: | Maple back, sides, and top. |
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
Neck Profile: | C |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .783", 12th fret .934" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
Neck Details: | Honduran mahogany neck with bound Indian rosewood fingerboard, block inlays , as well as "Made in USA" stamp below the serial number. |
Electronics: | The electronics are mostly original, with touched up solder joints and a new bridge ground wire; two patent sticker humbuckers with three-position selector switch, volume and tone controls for each pickup, and master volume. One visible pot code dates to 1974. All components are period correct, with exception of the new ground wire. |
Pickup Measurements: | Neck 7.48K, Bridge 7.65K |
Hardware: | Original hardware. |
Weight: | 6lbs 10oz |
Modifications/Repairs: | The bridge ground wire has been replaced, and a few solder joints have been touched up in the electronics. |
Case Details: | Hardshell case. |
Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear from age and use. The finish is glossy and hazy, with scratches, and areas of wear throughout, most notably the back of the neck, where most of the finish has worn away, and on the top of the body along the edge of the bass side lower bout. The original chrome hardware is shiny and relatively free of tarnishing. The tuners being nickel plated, have a strong patina. |
Serial Number: | 161050 |
Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and medium height, showing moderate wear overall, and some heavier divots in the first position. The serial number dates to a timeframe between 1970 and 1975, while one pot code dates to 1974. This instrument is most likely a 1974 model. |