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Gibson Barney Kessel Custom Sunburst 1968
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: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.83" 12th - 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.6 kΩ
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout. The binding shows some small dings and some superficial cracks and shrinking. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 539125
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1969 according to Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars and the Guitar Dater Project. We are calling this a 1968 guitar due to the insert in the trapeze tailpiece, which was no longer done in 1969.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.83" 12th - 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.6 kΩ
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout. The binding shows some small dings and some superficial cracks and shrinking. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 539125
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1969 according to Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars and the Guitar Dater Project. We are calling this a 1968 guitar due to the insert in the trapeze tailpiece, which was no longer done in 1969.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
$5,995.00
Gibson Barney Kessel Custom Sunburst 1968—
$5,995.00
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Description
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: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.83" 12th - 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.6 kΩ
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout. The binding shows some small dings and some superficial cracks and shrinking. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 539125
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1969 according to Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars and the Guitar Dater Project. We are calling this a 1968 guitar due to the insert in the trapeze tailpiece, which was no longer done in 1969.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.83" 12th - 1.06"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.6 kΩ
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout. The binding shows some small dings and some superficial cracks and shrinking. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 539125
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1969 according to Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars and the Guitar Dater Project. We are calling this a 1968 guitar due to the insert in the trapeze tailpiece, which was no longer done in 1969.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
