Description
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Summary
Finish: Original
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88″ (1st fret), .97″ (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24-“
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 pickups and original wiring harness, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickups are out of phase in the middle position; this is original from the factory. The pots were made by IRC, and the date codes are from 1952.
Pickup Measurements: 7.8k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: The tuners have been replaced, and a strap button was added at the heel.
Weight: 6lbs 3oz
Modifications / Repairs: -The tuners have been replaced -Non-original strap button at the heel -Washer added at the output jack
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely, with light chips, dings, and other light signs of use on the glossy gold finish. There is light checking, and the back and sides of the neck are lightly worn. There is some finish wear around the top strap button, and some light finish cracking around the output jack. There is a washer added at the jack to reinforce it.
Serial Number: A12169
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow frets are low with light play wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The serial number and pot codes date the guitar to 1952.
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