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Continue ShoppingGibson SG Firebrand Walnut 1980
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson SG Firebrand Walnut 1980
Used
Used
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 three piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. Both pickups have 1980 date stamps, and the pot codes date to 1979/1980/
Pickup Measurements: 7.5k (neck), 7.9k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge tone knob is not original.
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: One knob has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age, with light scratches, dings, and other small blemishes present. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the pickguard is cracked in one corner. The back of the neck has moderate finish wear as well.
Serial Number: 82970593
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and mild neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight twist, with the bass side being straighter than the treble side, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The electronics codes and serial number date the guitar to 1980.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid three piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. Both pickups have 1980 date stamps, and the pot codes date to 1979/1980/
Pickup Measurements: 7.5k (neck), 7.9k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge tone knob is not original.
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: One knob has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age, with light scratches, dings, and other small blemishes present. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the pickguard is cracked in one corner. The back of the neck has moderate finish wear as well.
Serial Number: 82970593
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and mild neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight twist, with the bass side being straighter than the treble side, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The electronics codes and serial number date the guitar to 1980.
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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 three piece mahogany body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .83" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | Original pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. Both pickups have 1980 date stamps, and the pot codes date to 1979/1980/ |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.5k (neck), 7.9k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The bridge tone knob is not original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 11oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | One knob has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age, with light scratches, dings, and other small blemishes present. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the pickguard is cracked in one corner. The back of the neck has moderate finish wear as well. |
| Serial Number: | 82970593 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and mild neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight twist, with the bass side being straighter than the treble side, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The frets are wide and low with minor wear. The electronics codes and serial number date the guitar to 1980. |