Gibson Les Paul Special 1961, Cherry

$11,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Special
Finish	Cherry
SKU	GS10085-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1961
Body Material	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replacement
Weight	7.2 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.693"
Neck Profile	Slim C
Neck Depth	0.813" - 0.877"
Radius	12"
Electronics	P-90s
Pickup Impedance	Bridge - 8.5k; Neck - 7.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Early 50's Lifton Goldtop case
Modifications/Repairs	Refret, replacement tuner buttons, strap button in back, replacement nut, heel crack repair

Description

This 1961 Gibson Les Paul Special in Cherry finish reflects the slim double-cut design Gibson introduced at the start of the decade. It has undergone a number of repairs and maintenance, including a refret, replacement nut, new tuners. A heel crack has also been repaired, providing stability while preserving the guitar’s playability and a previous strap button hole in the back has been doweled. Otherwise, it has typical wear and tear of a guitar this age. With its twin P-90 pickups and straightforward layout, it remains a strong example of Gibson’s early ’60s solidbody work.

Includes early 50s Lifton hard shell case.

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