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Summary
Finish: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Mahogany “pancake” body with a maple center seam and carved maple cap
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .8″, 12th: 1.01″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24-3/4″
Neck Details: Three-piece mahogany set neck with a bound rosewood board, small volute, trapezoid pearloid inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock
— This Gibson has undergone a past professional refret.
— Non-original bone nut
Electronics: Two Gibson embossed patent sticker number mini-humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls per pickup
— The pot codes date from 1972. Some solder joints have been touched up.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 6.8 kΩ, Bridge: 6.8 kΩ
Hardware: The tuning machines, bridge, jack plate, and pickguard are not original.
— There are open screw holes on the back of the headstock from a previous tuning machine installation.
Weight: 9 lbs 1.8 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Has been refretted.
— Non-original bone nut
— Non-original tuning machines, pick gaurd, jack plate, and bridge
Case Details: Original, rectangular hard shell case
Cosmetic Condition: This lefty Goldtop LP shows nice aging with only light play wear for its age. There are a few very minor dings on the top. The back shows some buckle rash and the headstock face has clouded slightly.
Serial Number: 612823
Tech Notes: Currently setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The medium sized frets show only light play wear thanks to the recent refret.
— The serial number dates this Gibson from 1970 to 1972.
— The side marker dots are located on the “righty” side of the neck. This is something that Gibson intentionally did during this time as a cost saving measure.