Gibson Sonex-180 Custom Silver 1981

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Richlite Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Sonex-180 Custom Silver 1981

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Composite Body

Body Details: Multi-Phonic body with wood core and resin outer layer. There are some routes in the control cavity to accommodate the non-original electronics. There is an extra screw hole on the top of the body.

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Richlite Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .88" 12th .95"

Fingerboard Radius: 9.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: Mahogany bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard. The neck has been refretted. There appears to be some repaired fingerboard separation on the treble side of the neck.

Electronics: Modified electronics. Two pickups, three-way pickup selector switch, master volume and tone controls, tone controls are push/pull for coil taps. Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB neck humbucker, Duncan SHPG1B Pearly Gates bridge humbucker.  The tone pots, three-way switch, and some of harness leads are not original.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 15.8k Bridge 8.4k

Hardware: -Strap buttons and Grover tuners are not original. -A WD music pickguard has been installed.

Weight: 8 lbs 12.1 oz

Modifications / Repairs: There are some routes in the control cavity to accommodate the non-original electronics. There is an extra screw hole on the top of the body. The neck has been refretted. There appears to be some repaired fingerboard separation on the treble side of the neck. Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB neck humbucker, Duncan SHPG1B Pearly Gates bridge humbucker. Strap buttons and Grover tuners are not original. A WD music pickguard has been installed. -The tone pots, three-way switch, and some of harness leads are not original.

Case Details: The non-original hardshell case is structurally secure.

Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has average wear for its age. The body has dents, scratches, finish chips, blemishes, light buckle rash, and pick wear. The neck has scuffs, dents, scratches, worn/chipped finish, and some blemishes.

Serial Number: 81741621

Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are in good shape. The serial number dates this guitar to 1981.

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Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Composite
Body Details: Multi-Phonic body with wood core and resin outer layer. -There are some routes in the control cavity to accommodate the non-original electronics. -There is an extra screw hole on the top of the body.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Richlite
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .88" 12th .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard. -The neck has been refretted. -There appears to be some repaired fingerboard separation on the treble side of the neck.
Electronics: Modified electronics. Two pickups, three-way pickup selector switch, master volume and tone controls, tone controls are push/pull for coil taps. -Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB neck humbucker, Duncan SHPG1B Pearly Gates bridge humbucker. -The tone pots, three-way switch, and some of harness leads are not original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 15.8k Bridge 8.4k
Hardware: -Strap buttons and Grover tuners are not original. -A WD music pickguard has been installed.
Modifications/Repairs: -There are some routes in the control cavity to accommodate the non-original electronics. -There is an extra screw hole on the top of the body. -The neck has been refretted. -There appears to be some repaired fingerboard separation on the treble side of the neck. -Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB neck humbucker, Duncan SHPG1B Pearly Gates bridge humbucker. -Strap buttons and Grover tuners are not original. -A WD music pickguard has been installed. -The tone pots, three-way switch, and some of harness leads are not original.
Case Details: The non-original hardshell case is structurally secure.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has average wear for its age. -The body has dents, scratches, finish chips, blemishes, light buckle rash, and pick wear. -The neck has scuffs, dents, scratches, worn/chipped finish, and some blemishes.
Serial Number: 81741621
Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are in good shape. The serial number dates this guitar to 1981.
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