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Gibson Firebrand “The Paul” Deluxe Pelham Blue 1981

Gibson Firebrand “The Paul” Deluxe Pelham Blue 1981

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Serial Number: 82151634

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. There is a small pink mark on the back of the body, toward the strap button.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid three piece mahogany body. There is a small separation inside the control cavity at one of the screw holes which has been reglued. There also appear to be some routing underneath the pickups which was done at the factory but after the finish was applied.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set mahogany neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Gibson patent number pickups and wiring harness, 3-way toggle selector switch, and volume/tone controls for each pickup. A couple solder joints have been touched up. There is an "April 15 1980" stamp on the back of the bridge pickup, and the pot codes date to 1980.
Pickup Measurements: 7.4k (neck), 7.6k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge, tailpiece, and knobs have been replaced; the original parts have not been included.
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge, tailpiece, and knobs have all been replaced.
Case Details: Gig bag
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal wear for its age; the finish has faded and yellowed in some spots, and there are numerous small dings and marks throughout. The finish has worn away in a few spots, particularly along the back of the neck, at the heel, and around the bridge posts.
Serial Number: 82151634
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and low with some light wear in the first position, but the guitar sets up and plays cleanly in this condition. The serial number dates this guitar to 1981.
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SKU: 9257926

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. There is a small pink mark on the back of the body, toward the strap button.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid three piece mahogany body. There is a small separation inside the control cavity at one of the screw holes which has been reglued. There also appear to be some routing underneath the pickups which was done at the factory but after the finish was applied.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set mahogany neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Gibson patent number pickups and wiring harness, 3-way toggle selector switch, and volume/tone controls for each pickup. A couple solder joints have been touched up. There is an "April 15 1980" stamp on the back of the bridge pickup, and the pot codes date to 1980.
Pickup Measurements: 7.4k (neck), 7.6k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge, tailpiece, and knobs have been replaced; the original parts have not been included.
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge, tailpiece, and knobs have all been replaced.
Case Details: Gig bag
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal wear for its age; the finish has faded and yellowed in some spots, and there are numerous small dings and marks throughout. The finish has worn away in a few spots, particularly along the back of the neck, at the heel, and around the bridge posts.
Serial Number: 82151634
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and low with some light wear in the first position, but the guitar sets up and plays cleanly in this condition. The serial number dates this guitar to 1981.