Description
A magnificent player with an absolutely gorgeous voice that projects exceptionally well. The natural acousticness of the guitar resonates beautifully, although some would argue the real magic lies in the warm, rich tone of the floating neck humbucker. The guitar has been professionally set up with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds marvelous.
Cosmetic Condition: Pretty good shape for a 45-year old guitar, but does show some signs of play wear - various minor nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & weather checking. Overall the guitar looks wonderful & shows off a beautiful patina.
Neck: Slender profile maple neck with nicely aged cream binding & black side-dots.
Dark rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl block inlays. Frets show a bit of wear, but have plenty of life in them. 3-ply bound headstock with abalone Gibson & floral inlays. Gibson diecast tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 11/16" nut width; 25 1/2" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works fine.
Body: Florentine cutaway, hollow maple body with some nice flame figuring throughout.
7-ply bound oval soundhole, top & back. Chrome trapeze tailpiece with Howard Roberts plaque & floating ebony bridge. The original pickguard & brackets are missing, however, a replacement tortoise guard is included. Guitar weighs 6 lbs 10.6 oz.
Electronics: Floating neck humbucker. Master volume & tone controls with Bass Cut.
Black speed knobs & all electronics are in good working condition.
Case: Unoriginal hardshell case included.
