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One of the most desirable Gibson arch top guitars ever made! This extremely clean one owner example was purchased brand new in 1969 by the original owner. Includes original case with key and paperwork as pictured. Also includes original leather strap. All original except for the pick guard which was crafted at the kalamazoo heritage factory in the early 1990's by the original craftsmen. The original pick guards on these always deteriorate. (Gibson sold the factory to the craftsmen who founded Heritage in Kalamazoo Michigan). some wear to the finish on the back of the neck and some small chips in the finish on the headstock. checking in the lacquer as pictured. tiny hairline cosmetic crack as pictured by the top side of the jack. This is not from physical damage, just a small grain split from age. Plays and sounds like a dream. nice low action. Grab this very collectible example with original hang tags for your collection today.

Listed8 months ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Byrdland
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1969
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Model Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Color Family
  • Tan
Number of Frets
  • 22

About the Seller

Northern Guitar Boutique

Rockford, MI, United States
(424)
Joined Reverb:2015
Items Sold:480
Product Overview
The Byrdland was designed by Gibson with Billy Byrd and Hank Garland (the model name being a portmanteau of their last names). This guitar is similar to the L-5CES but with a thinner body and shorter scale. At the end of 1957, the Byrdland was graced with PAF humbuckers (replaced by Patent number humbuckers in 1962). In late 1960, the designed changed from a curved Florentine cutaway to a sharp Venetian cutaway. Later models and reissues have been made with either cutaway style.

Body Style: Hollowbody single cutaway

Years of Production: 1955 - 1985 
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