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Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst 1978

Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst 1978

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Serial Number: 72198630

Weight: 9lbs 13oz

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 Silverburst finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .82" & 12th. Fret: .97"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson patent embossed humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics are original and are unaltered with pot codes dating to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.2k Neck: 7.4k
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, tail-piece, and pickguard. The strap and buttons and knobs are not original.
Weight: 9lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original strap buttons. -Non-original knobs.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with minor wear throughout. There are a few dings on the back of the neck behind the first through third frets.
Serial Number: 72198630
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show light wear. It is being dated to 1978 based on the serial number and pot codes.

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SKU: U6823598101

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 Silverburst finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .82" & 12th. Fret: .97"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson patent embossed humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics are original and are unaltered with pot codes dating to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.2k Neck: 7.4k
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, tail-piece, and pickguard. The strap and buttons and knobs are not original.
Weight: 9lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original strap buttons. -Non-original knobs.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Les Paul is in good cosmetic condition with minor wear throughout. There are a few dings on the back of the neck behind the first through third frets.
Serial Number: 72198630
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show light wear. It is being dated to 1978 based on the serial number and pot codes.

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