Description
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Summary

Finish: The finish is original aside from various touchups. There are four filled and touched up holes on the top from a Bigsby vibrato that has since been removed. There are additional holes filled and touched up holes on the side of the lower bout on either side of the strap button. These are from a trapeze tailpiece that was installed at some point. There is an additional filled and touched up hole on the back of the neck heel from a strap button that was installed. There are several areas of buckle rash finish touch ups on the back of the body, one in the middle of the back and the other on the side close to the switch cavity. There is also a small finish touchup on the side of the bass side shoulder next to the strap button.

Top Material: Maple

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Details: One piece mahogany body with two piece maple cap.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Neck Profile: Medium "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .88" 12th- .96"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with Brazilian rosewood board.

Electronics: Original Gibson PAF pickups and original wiring. The potentiometers date to 1959. The guitar has bumblebee tone capacitors. A previous owner has drawn several black stars inside the control cavity with a pen or marker (see pics).

Pickup Measurements: neck 7.7k ohms bridge 7.4k ohms

Hardware: The hardware is all original aside from the tuners. The tuners are repro Kluson Gibson Deluxe single rings. They are stamped "Japan" on the underside.

Weight: 8lbs 7oz

Modifications / Repairs: The guitar has been refretted. The nut was shimmed up slightly to accommodate taller frets. The neck The guitar has various filled holes and finish touchups (see finish section). A previous owner has drawn several black stars inside the control cavity with a pen or marker (see pics).

Case Details: Hard shell case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish is glossy with light wear throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash. The metal hardware has a patina consistent with the age of the instrument.

Serial Number: 90830

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and tall with minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1959.

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange

1959
Gibson
Very Good
Sunburst Sunburst
18 Years
$355,000
Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
10:38 AM
Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

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3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.