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Summary
 

Finish: Original

Top Material: Maple

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: medium/large "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .85" 12th- .95"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-¾"

Electronics: Original Gibson PAF pickups and original wiring. The pots date to 1959.

Pickup Measurements: neck 7.9k ohms bridge 8.0k ohms

Hardware: The tuners, nut and output jack plate have been replaced. The tuners on the guitar are era correct although they have been re-tipped. The original tuners are included but the tips have deteriorated. The thumbwheels have been replaced with later domed top wheels that coordinate well with the Bigsby. The original flat thumbwheels are included. The the original nut is also included. The rest of the hardware is original.

Weight: 9lbs 11oz

Modifications / Repairs: The nut has been replaced and the neck has been refretted. The original nut and original frets are included. The tuners on the guitar are era correct although they have been re-tipped. The original tuners are included but the tips have deteriorated. The output jack plate is replaced and the original is not included. The thumbwheels have been replaced with later domed top wheels that coordinate well with the Bigsby. The original flat thumbwheels are included.

Case Details: Original hard shell case. A flight case is also included.

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very clean condition for its age. The finish is glossy with only light checking and light play wear throughout. There are several small chips in the finish on the back of the body around the edge- one next to the switch plate and two next to the control plate. There is a very small chip in the finish on the back of the tip of the headstock on the bass side. There are also some very small scratches on the sides on the wrist area of the headstock from the guitar resting on a stand or hanger. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.

Serial Number: Contact the Vault

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with no play wear. The serial number dates to 1959.