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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 10th - 0.85"

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Electronics: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a PAF reproduction humbucker. All other electronics are original. The guitar has two humbuckers (the PAF repro and an original patent number sticker humbucker), a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.

Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.5 kΩ, bridge - 7.2 kΩ

Hardware: The tuners, bridge, and jack plate have been replaced. The neck has been refretted.

Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking, light surface scratches, and some shallow dings and dents scattered throughout. The side around the jack plate shows some repaired cracks; these are stable and will not affect playability. The metal hardware shows some light tarnish with age.

Modifications/Repairs: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a PAF reproduction humbucker. The tuners, bridge, and jack plate have been replaced. The neck has been refretted. Crack repairs have been made around the jack and the replacement metal jack plate has been installed to reinforce.

Serial Number: 61700

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1963.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

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Listed9 hours ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Barney Kessel Regular
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1963
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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