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Instrument: Archtop Guitars
Brand: Gibson
Model: Barney Kessel
Finish: Black
SKU: GA501-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1968
Body Material: Maple
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood
Tuners: Original
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut Width: 1.56"
Neck Profile: C
Neck Depth: 0.81" - 0.96"
Radius: 10"
Electronics: Original
Pickup Impedance: 8.1k - 7.3k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Case: OHSC
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced label, pinned bridge, minor strap button repair
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”
Gibson first approached Barney in 1960, at the zenith of his popularity and then his signature model was introduced in 1961. This example stands out as exceptionally unique, likely crafted to order, boasting a distinctive factory black finish and custom Super 400 inlays. Despite showing typical signs of aging such as finish checking and minor dings, this guitar remains in excellent condition. It retains all of its original components, though it has undergone a few minor repairs, including a replaced label, a pinned bridge, and a minor repair near the rear strap button.
This guitar includes its OHSC.
Gibson Barney Kessel 1968, Black
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Instrument: Archtop Guitars
Brand: Gibson
Model: Barney Kessel
Finish: Black
SKU: GA501-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1968
Body Material: Maple
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany / Rosewood
Tuners: Original
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut Width: 1.56"
Neck Profile: C
Neck Depth: 0.81" - 0.96"
Radius: 10"
Electronics: Original
Pickup Impedance: 8.1k - 7.3k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Case: OHSC
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced label, pinned bridge, minor strap button repair
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 stands out as exceptionally unique, likely crafted to order, boasting a distinctive factory black finish and custom Super 400 inlays. Despite showing typical signs of aging such as finish checking and minor dings, this guitar remains in excellent condition. It retains all of its original components, though it has undergone a few minor repairs, including a replaced label, a pinned bridge, and a minor repair near the rear strap button.
This guitar includes its OHSC.
