Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe Ebony 1980

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe Ebony 1980

Used

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original finish.
Body Material: Composite
Body Details: "Multi-phonic" solid body with wood core and resin outer layers. There is a crack towards the bottom edge on the bass side. A full pocket neck shim has been added to the neck pocket.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .872", 12th fret 1.004"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. A new nut has been fitted, and the fingerboard has been reglued to the neck from the top edge to the third fret. There is a large chip on the bass side upper corner of the headstock.
Electronics: The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired. Epiphone neck and Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickups with three-position selector switch, and dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.53K, Bridge 16.05K
Hardware: The bridge, pickup rings, tuners, and nut have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The D string tuning machine does not match the rest of the set.
Weight: 9lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: A new nut has been fitted, and the fingerboard has been reglued to the neck from the top edge to the third fret. The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired. The bridge, pickup rings, and tuners are not original. The neck has been shimmed.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with notable wear. The finish is hazy and scratched. There are dings, dents, and chips throughout the neck and body. Most of the finish has worn away from the playing surface of the neck. There is a crack towards the bottom edge on the bass side of the body, and a large chip on the bass side upper corner of the headstock.The D string tuning machine does not match the rest of the tuners. The hardware has lightly tarnished.
Serial Number: 83400562
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and low with moderate wear. The serial number dates to 1980.
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