Description
A wonderful player with a true vintage vibe. Designed with the studio in mind, the Les Paul Recording houses a myriad of tonal possibilities, including phase switching & hi-lo output selection. The low impedance pickups deliver some very interesting tones along with the help of bass, treble, decade & volume controls. 3-way pickup & tone selection options round out the package just at Les had wanted it. Fully inspected & set up with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds marvelous.
Cosmetic Condition: Various nicks, chips, dents & dings; scratches, weather checking & some finish wear. Overall the guitar has a great look to it, with an authentic vintage look & gorgeous patina.
Neck: Slender profile mahogany neck with black binding & cream side-dots. Rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl block inlays. Original frets show some wear, but have plenty of life in them. Bound headstock with mother of pearl split diamond inlays. Grover Rotomatic tuners & Les Paul Recording truss rod cover. 1 11/16" nut width with replacement nut; 24 3/4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works fine.
Body: Contoured, solid mahogany body with 4-ply top binding. Stopbar tailpiece & "harmonica" bridge with adjustable saddles. 5-ply black pickguard & 3-ply black control plate. Guitar weighs 9 lbs 7.3 oz.
Electronics: Gibson embossed, Les Paul designed low impedance pickups. Master Volume, Decade, Treble & Bass controls with black "top hat" knobs. In/Out Phase switch; Hi/Low output switch; 3-way Tone selector; 3-way pickup toggle. Pots date to '72 & all electronics are in good working condition.
Case: Later-period Gibson hardshell case included. The combination latch is not functioning.
