1961 Gibson Les Paul Special Natural Mahogany
SOLD!
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Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection! We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.
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Here's your chance to grab a double-cut Special at less than $20k - far less! This one is from 1961, when production numbers waned as the SG body style began.
There are obviously some changes here. Let's start with what is original..
The pickups are stock, with outputs of 7.9k (bridge) and 8.4k (neck) nd original covers.
The pots and capacitors are correct with most of the soldering original.
The wraparound stopbar bridge is original, as are the tuners (with changed buttons), back plate and truss rod cover.
The pickguard appears to be original, though there was likely another one on the guitar at some point, evidenced by the extra screw hole in the lower horn area..
The guitar sports an unfortunate refin from TV yellow - you can see the remnants under the pickups and in the control cavity. This would be a perfect candidate for a pro TV yellow refin.
The output jack plate is changed, and there appear to be two additional holes in that area. Strap buttons are changed as well.
Frets were changed and they show a good amount of life left in them.
I'm not seeing any breaks or cracks anywhere. It does seem that the neck was worked on at the heel, but if so it was done well. The guitar sets up really well and plays great.
A Gibson hardshell case is included.
There is just no tone out there like these gorgeous mahogany slabs with P90s.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 2% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Natural Mahogany
Weight: 7lb 7.5oz
Body: Mahogany (Refinished)
Neck: Mahogany (Re-set)
Fretboard: Bound Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Re-Fret, in good condition
Fret count: 22
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 12"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .82"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: .88"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.25mm
String gauge: .010-.046
Hardware: Original
Bridge Pickup: 7.9K OEM P-90
Neck pickup: 8.47k OEM P-90
Tuners: Original Nickel 3-on-a-Plate Kluson Deluxe Tuners with New Buttons
Pots: Original Centralab
Case: Gibson Hard Shell
Notes:
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All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.