Gibson Barney Kessel 1966, Sunburst

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Barney Kessel
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GE2655-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1966
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany / Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	6.8 lbs
Scale Length	25 1/2"
Nut Width	1.60"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.80" - 0.97"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	7.6k - 8.2k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	None
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

Gibson first approached Barney in 1960, at the zenith of his popularity and then his signature model was introduced in 1961. This example from 1966 is in excellent condition with just small signs of aging and some small dings. Its original pick guard is engraved with the name of "Herb Lang". It plays and sounds great with low action and its original Patent # pickups. The pickups are out of phase in the middle position giving you that perfect T-Bone Walker sound!

OHSC included.

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