Gibson Les Paul Custom 1973 Sunburst – Original Finish & Original Electronics

Gibson Les Paul Custom from 1973, finished in Sunburst, with original finish and original electronics.

This is an authentic early-1970s Gibson Les Paul Custom from the Norlin era, with the characteristic construction, feel and tone associated with vintage Gibson instruments of this period.

The guitar retains its original Sunburst finish, an important feature for a vintage Les Paul Custom of this age. The electronics are also original and the potentiometers are correctly date-coded for the period.

3 x original potentiometers carries the code 1377348:

This confirms a CTS potentiometer manufactured in the 48th week of 1973, fully consistent with the guitar’s production period.

The guitar has replacement hardware in some areas. The ABR-style bridge, tailpiece and tailpiece studs are reissue parts, and the tuning machines are also reissue replacements.

The headstock previously developed a crack, but there was no complete separation or break-off. The affected area was stabilized by glue infiltration and the repair is solid. The guitar is fully functional and the repair is clearly disclosed.

Cosmetically, the instrument shows the natural wear, checking and signs of use expected from an original-finish vintage guitar from the early 1970s.

A very interesting vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom for players and collectors looking for a genuine 1973 example with original finish, original electronics and period-correct CTS potentiometers, while accepting correctly disclosed replacement hardware and a stabilized headstock crack.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Custom
• Year: 1973
• Finish: Sunburst
• Finish status: Original
• Electronics: Original
• Potentiometers: Original CTS
• 3 x Pot code: 1377348
• Pot date: 48th week of 1973
• Bridge: ABR-style reissue replacement
• Tailpiece: Reissue replacement
• Tailpiece studs: Reissue replacements
• Tuners: Reissue replacements
• Headstock: Previously cracked, no complete separation, stabilized by glue infiltration
• Condition: Vintage used condition

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