Vintage Cortez Les Paul Style Electric Guitar - Classic Sunburst Humbucker Tone

​This is a fantastic vintage Cortez electric guitar, styled after the iconic Gibson Les Paul, likely dating from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Cortez was known for producing high-quality Japanese-made instruments often associated with the so-called "Lawsuit Era," offering great tone and classic aesthetics at an incredible value.

​This model is perfect for a player looking for a genuine vintage workhorse with tons of character and a classic rock/blues voice.

​Key Features:

​Body Style: Single-cutaway (Les Paul style) with cream binding.

​Finish: Classic Sunburst finish.

​Pickups: Two exposed coil humbucker pickups for fat, classic tone.

​Neck/Fretboard: Set neck construction with a rosewood fretboard and distinctive rectangular block inlays.

​Hardware: All original chrome/nickel hardware, tune-o-matic bridge, and stop tailpiece. Controls include 2 Volume, 2 Tone, and a 3-way toggle switch.

​Condition Notes (Please read and review photos):

​This instrument is in Vintage Used condition and displays authentic playwear and signs of age consistent with a 40+ year-old guitar.

​Finish: The glossy finish shows notable surface swirling, checking, scratches, and various minor dings throughout the body and headstock.

​Binding Damage: Crucially, please note the visible damage and chips in the cream binding on the side of the body near the control knobs (see close-up photo 1000018803.jpg).

​Hardware: The tuner buttons and bridge pieces show a natural, attractive patina and oxidation.

​Playability: The neck is straight, the truss rod is functional, and the guitar is currently set up to play, delivering that great vintage humbucker punch.

​Sold As-Is due to its vintage nature and visible cosmetic wear.

​What's Included: Guitar and soft case.

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Listed8 months ago
ConditionFair (Used)
Fair condition gear should function but will show noticeable cosmetic damage or other issues.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Style
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Year
  • 70's
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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