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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .91" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 30 1/2"

Electronics: Original pickups and electronics; the bridge pickup has been rewound, and several solder joints in the harness have been repaired. The pot codes date to 1962.

Pickup Measurements: 29.8k (neck), 7.5k (bridge)

Hardware: Original

Weight: 8 lbs

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson bass is in very good condition for its age, with mild checking and only minor play wear present on the glossy finish. There is a small blemish on the treble side of the headstock, and the hardware has a nice patina. Most of the black finish on the pickups has worn away.

Modifications/Repairs: -Rewound bridge pickup -Touched up solder joints in the harness

Serial Number: 49076

Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action; the truss rod has limited adjustability, and so the bass sets up well with medium gauge strings or heavier. The bass was a factory second, and a small wood spline is visible under the finish on the back, near the bass side of the heel. The serial number dates to 1962.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case