Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" Sunburst 1960 - Zac Brown

Description

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Summary

Finish: The finish is original except for a small touchup on the face of the bass side lower bout, and some other small touchups around the back edge of the body around the lower bout.

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Maple

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: medium "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .80" 12th- .87"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: Gibson PAF pickups and wiring with Bumblebee capacitors. The pots date to 1959. The previous owner, Ed King, preferred wiring harnesses from 1959, so he had this 59 harness installed in the guitar. Included in the case is another Les Paul wiring harness with Bumblebees also dating to 1959.

Pickup Measurements: neck 8.2k ohms bridge 8.2k ohms

Hardware: The hardware is all original. A Callaham ABR-1 bridge has been installed but the original bridge is included with the case.

Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish is glossy with light play wear throughout and some buckle rash on the back of the body. There is a small touchup on the face of the bass side lower bout and some other small touchups around the edge of the back of the body around the lower bout. The hardware is nicely tarnished with age.

Modifications/Repairs: There is a small touchup on the face of the bass side lower bout and some other small touchups around the edge of the back of the body around the lower bout. A Callaham ABR-1 bridge has been installed (the original bridge is included). The previous owner had a 1959 wiring harness installed.

Serial Number: Contact the Vault

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets have medium height and very light play wear. The serial number dates to 1960.

Case Details: Original hard shell case. There is a flight case included as well.