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Continue ShoppingGibson Les Paul Special 55 Sunburst 1974
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Les Paul Special 55 Sunburst 1974
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid one piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret),0 1.02" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been refretted, the board planed, and the nut shimmed.
Electronics: Original Gibson P90 pickups with clear bobbins, and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1974.
Pickup Measurements: 7.7k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge has been replaced with a modern compensated bridge. The original is included in the case.
Weight: 8lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted and the nut shimmed -The bridge has been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches, patches of hazing, and other small blemishes. There are various small chips and dings around the body and neck, as well as moderate buckle rash on the back. The back of the neck is smooth and comfortable, with some minor marks behind the second and eighth frets.
Serial Number: 537032
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The pot codes date to 1974 and serial number date to 1974.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid one piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret),0 1.02" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been refretted, the board planed, and the nut shimmed.
Electronics: Original Gibson P90 pickups with clear bobbins, and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1974.
Pickup Measurements: 7.7k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge has been replaced with a modern compensated bridge. The original is included in the case.
Weight: 8lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted and the nut shimmed -The bridge has been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches, patches of hazing, and other small blemishes. There are various small chips and dings around the body and neck, as well as moderate buckle rash on the back. The back of the neck is smooth and comfortable, with some minor marks behind the second and eighth frets.
Serial Number: 537032
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The pot codes date to 1974 and serial number date to 1974.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
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 |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid one piece mahogany body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .77" (1st fret),0 1.02" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been refretted, the board planed, and the nut shimmed. |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson P90 pickups with clear bobbins, and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1974. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.7k (neck), 7.8k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The bridge has been replaced with a modern compensated bridge. The original is included in the case. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 2oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been refretted and the nut shimmed -The bridge has been replaced |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with light scratches, patches of hazing, and other small blemishes. There are various small chips and dings around the body and neck, as well as moderate buckle rash on the back. The back of the neck is smooth and comfortable, with some minor marks behind the second and eighth frets. |
| Serial Number: | 537032 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The pot codes date to 1974 and serial number date to 1974. |