Gibson Les Paul Junior 3/4 Cherry 1961 - Dave Amato of REO Speedwagon
Description
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Summary
Finish: Original, with some touchups present. There are touched up screw holes on the front of the body, along with touched up plugs where the original bridge was. The areas around the tuner shafts have also been touched up with black.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 22-¾"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 bridge pickup, and original wiring harness with 1959 pot codes.
Pickup Measurements: 7.8k
Hardware: The nut and tuners have been replaced. The guitar previously had Grovers installed. The guitar has had a tuneomatic bridge and stopbar tailpiece installed, and the mounting holes for the original bridge have been plugged.
Weight: 7lbs
Modifications / Repairs: -A tuneomatic bridge and stopbar have been installed -Original bridge mounting holes plugged and touched up -Filled and touched up screw holes on the front of the body -Replaced nut -Replaced tuners -Touched up areas around the tuner shafts
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior is in good condition, with light checking and signs of use on the glossy finish. There are filled and touched up screw holes on the front of the body, as well as filled plugs visible by the bridge.
Serial Number: 22167
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets are low with minor wear. The serial number dates to 1961; the guitar is from a transitional era with an earlier style body, 1959 pot codes, and a 1961 serial number.