Auburn, CA, United States
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1978 Gibson The Paul in Natural WalnutNatural walnut 3-piece neck and 2-piece bodyEbony fingerboardjumbo fretsOriginal tunersGibson stamped tune-o-matic bridge—can also be setup with wrap-around tailpiece. Currently setup in vintage style.Upgrades:1. OG pickups long gone. Seymour Duncan 59, SH-1 Neck, and Custom 5, SH-14 Bridge combo installed. Think classic creamy vintage tones balanced with modern punch and clarity. The organic nature of the AlNico magnets pair very well with the crisp Walnut and Ebony for a warmer natural tone.2. Pots, caps, and wiring upgraded with CTS/Emerson 500k brass shaft pots, and NOS Sprague “Black Beauty” matched caps for killer tone. Condition:Freshly cleaned, polished fingerboard and frets, and strung with D’Addario XL110 10-46.Frets are worn, see pics. No impact to current playability or buzzing. Probably one last level and crown in it. The finish appears all original with scuffs, some buckle rash, and dings but overall in great shape for a near 50 year old!!Includes hard case as pictured, which is period correct, but beat up from doing its job. The 4 latches still work, the lock is missing the latch, and the handle has a rough repair but works and rocks the vibe for the home/studio.9.25 lbsAwesome vintage and unusual Les Paul.I fell in love with these for the body contours, 60’s neck profile, sleek fingerboard/frets, and straight forward design.100% walnut is pretty unusual and can add some tonal variation to your arsenal, plus it’s just frgggn fun to play.Happy to answer any questions.
Price$1,226
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