Condor Les Paul – Made in Japan (1970s) – Black – Gotoh Tuners – Vintage MIJ

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)