Gibson ES-325 Walnut 1975 Gibson

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Maple

Body Details: Semi-hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top. The center block extends from the bridge to the endpin.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .78″ (1st fret), .97″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″

Nut Width: 1-1/2″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and truss rod adjustment at the headstock.

Electronics: Original Gibson mini-humbucker pickups with no visible pole pieces, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. A few solder joints have been touched up. The pot codes date to 1971.

Pickup Measurements: 6.5k (neck), 6.4k (bridge)

Hardware: The bridge has been replaced.

Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with light scratches and signs of use on the glossy body finish. There is a repaired crack in the laminate along the bass waist. The back of the neck has worn to a smooth satin, with few visible marks.

Modifications/Repairs: -Some solder joints have been touched up
-Non-original ABR style bridge
-Repaired laminate crack on the side

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and minor neck relief, and is currently set up with 10 gauge strings. The truss rod has limited adjustability, but the guitar plays well with 10 gauge strings or lighter. The serial number and construction appointments date the guitar to 1975; there is a “2” on the back of the headstock indicating the guitar was originally a factory second.

Case Details: Hardshell Case