Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop 1972

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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Top Material: Maple

Body Details: Mahogany and maple "sandwich" body with carved maple top.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: D

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .840", 12th fret .978"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Neck Details: Three-piece mahogany neck with bound Indian rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. The frets have been leveled. Six tuning machine mounting holes have been filled, and the tuner post holes have been enlarged.

Electronics: Original electronics and pickups; two patent sticker mini humbuckers with three-position selector switch and dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup. One visible pot code dates to 1972. All components and the lead dress are period correct with untouched solder joints.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.89K, Bridge 6.82K

Hardware: Grover Rotomatic tuners have been installed, all other hardware is original.

Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good shape with mild wear for a piece its age. The finish has faded, but remains glossy and free of weather-checking. There are scratches, small dings, dents, and finish chips throughout. There are notable outlines of stickers on the back of the headstock and on the bass side of the top of the body. The hardware has a present patina.

Modifications/Repairs: The tuners have been replaced, six of the original tuner mounting holes have been filled, and the tuner post holes have been enlarged. The frets have been leveled.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and low with mild wear in the first position. The serial number dates in a range between 1970 and 1972, and one visible pot code dates to 1972.

Case Details: Hardshell case.