Symmetrical sharp double Florentine cutaway body, very similar in characteristics to the Gibson L-5, laminated maple top, laminated maple back and sides, two f-holes, three-ply top, and back body binding. One piece mahogany neck, 20 fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl split parallelogram inlays, bound black painted headstock with pearl Gibson logo and pearl crown inlay. Three-per-side Kluson Deluxe tuners, the rosewood based bridge with a compensated saddle, trapeze tailpiece with raised diamond and rosewood shield plastic Barney Kessel nameplate, raised five-ply pickguard with a beveled edge, two orig. Gibson "Pat.Number" sticker humbucker pickups, four amber knobs (two v, two tones), three-way pickup switch, jack on side of the body, nickel hardware. Cherry Sunburst finish, 17 in. body width, 21 in. body length, 3 in. body depth, 25.5 in. scale

Entirely original, everything is vintage on this guitar. This model is from 1967, in very good condition and works perfectly. Mounted in 0.12 flat threads with very good bass action.

There is a mark on the headstock shown in the photo. It has been there for decades and doesn’t seem to be a problem. There is a chance that it's a crack but is solid and doesn't seem to be a problem. 

Original Gibson case included. It has been professionally re-fretted recently. Plays and sounds amazingly well. This one will fly. Don’t miss it.


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Listed2 years ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Barney Kessel Regular
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1961 - 1974
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Artist
  • Barney Kessel
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
  • Orange
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Sub-Family
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Series
Number of Frets
  • 20

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