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Summary

Finish: The guitar has some small touch ups on its top. All other finish is original.

Top Material: Maple

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.79" 12th - 0.98"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-¾"

Electronics: The pickups have been replaced with PAF reproduction humbuckers and a splice has been made. It has one Bumblebee and one Black Beauty tone cap. The guitar has two humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pot codes date to 1968.

Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.2 kΩ, bridge - 7.0 kΩ

Hardware: The original Waffleback tuners have been replaced with Grover Patent Pending tuners. The jack plate, bridge, tailpiece, switch tip, and strap buttons have been replaced.

Weight: 10lbs 12oz

Modifications / Repairs: Some touch ups have been made on the top of the body. The pickups have been replaced with PAF reproduction humbuckers. The tuners have been replaced with Grover Patent Pending tuners. The jack plate, bridge, tailpiece, switch tip, and strap buttons have been replaced. The neck has been refretted.

Case Details: Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking, light surface scratching, and some shallow dings scattered throughout. The neck shows some finish wear by the fingerboard binding. The empty screw holes and footprints of the original Waffleback tuners are visible on the back of the headstock. The end of the headstock shows multiple finish chips and wear. The face of the headstock shows some small finish chips and dings. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.

Serial Number: 566141

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and short with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1969. The guitar has no volute and a non-pancake body.