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.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 8 months ago |
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| Condition | Fair (Used) Fair condition gear should function but will show noticeable cosmetic damage or other issues.Learn more |
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