Condor Les Paul – Made in Japan (1970s) – Black – Gotoh Tuners – Vintage MIJ
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Beautiful vintage Condor Les Paul from the mid-1970s Japanese “copy era”, finished in classic black. This is one of those guitars you pick up and instantly feel – it just plays right. Smooth, effortless playability and a very resonant instrument.
Japanese guitars from this period are well known for their solid build quality, and this Condor is a great example. It delivers a warm, full, and punchy Les Paul tone thanks to the original humbuckers.
🏗️ Construction & Build
- Solid body with carved top (not semi-hollow)
- Designed for strong sustain, resonance, and classic Les Paul feel
- Built during the sought-after 1970s MIJ era
🔧 Upgrades & Condition
- Upgraded with high-quality Gotoh (Made in Japan) tuners
➤ Replaced the original unusual 3-on-a-line tuners for improved tuning stability - Otherwise original
- Plays exceptionally well – low action possible without fret buzz
✨ Relic / Player’s Condition
This guitar has developed a natural relic appearance over time, the result of being a well-loved and frequently played instrument.
- Finish wear, chips, and edge marks
- Visible playwear and checking on the back
➡️ Honest wear, not artificial relicing — real vintage character.
📊 Specifications
- body type: les paul
- brand: condor
- origin: japan
- era: mid 1970s (estimated)
- finish: black
- construction: solid body with carved top
- number of strings: 6
- string type: steel (electric)
- number of frets: 22
- fret type: medium jumbo
- neck joint: set neck
- fretboard: rosewood
- pickups: 2x humbuckers (original)
- controls: 2x volume, 2x tone, 3-way switch
- bridge: tune-o-matic + stop tailpiece
- tuners: gotoh (made in japan, upgraded)
- pickguard: included
- condition: good, natural relic wear
🔊 Sound & Feel
- Warm, round neck tones
- Punchy, clear bridge sound
- Great for rock, blues, and classic styles
- Strong sustain
- Comfortable, broken-in feel
📦 Additional Info
- Carefully packed for shipping
- Local pickup possible
- No case included (unless agreed otherwise)
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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