1974 Gibson Les Paul Special 55 Reissue (1955 reissue) Tobacco Sunburst
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Just 1950 of these Gibson Les Paul Special 1955 Reissues were made in 1974, the year this fantastic piece was built. 74 is also the last year that Gibson used mahogany for their necks until the return of the ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue in 1980.
Later 70's Specials used a stopbar and tune-o-matic bridge combo. This wraparound bridge simply has better tone that is part of the equation that makes guitars like the '54 Les Paul and Les Paul Juniors from the 50s a tonal goal.
This particular example is in great shape. It has been played, but it was also well cared for. There are no issues or repairs. The frets show light use that evenly graces the frets. The pickguard on the guitar is the only change, which didn't require the addition of any new screw holes. There is another pickguard in the case that appears to be the original.
There are a few dings and some playwear here and there, but nothing exceptional. See the pics for details.
An original case is included - the purple-lined hardshell you'll see with more expensive Les Paul Customs, etc.
Color: Tobacco Sunburst
Weight: 8lbs 13.5ozs
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: See picture
Fretboard: Bound rosewood
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Radius: 10"
Scale: 24 3/4"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.785"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.980"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 39"
Lower bout: 13"
Waist: 7 1/4"
Upper bout: 9 1/4"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.65k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.85k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Aftermarket currently installed, the original is included and pictured.
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original 137 7430
Case: OHSC
Notes: Both the D and G tuner button shafts are bent slightly.
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