{"product_id":"1973-gibson-les-paul-custom-cherry-sunburst-pre-owned","title":"1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Cherry Sunburst (Pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly fine example of a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom, finished in the less commonly seen Cherry Sunburst. Remarkably well preserved for a guitar now over 50 years old, this is an exceptionally clean example with very little cosmetic wear. Owned by the same owner from new, this guitar remains all original, including its original Gibson 'Patent No.' sticker humbuckers, period electronics and hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a very fine hairline crack to the neck which has been professionally inspected and stabilised by Rob Wells of Knight Guitars. The crack had not opened or displaced and remains completely stable. The area has been carefully repaired and lightly re-coated in nitrocellulose lacquer, leaving the repair virtually imperceptible to the touch, with no \"stinger\" or visible refinishing to the back of the headstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very appealing early-'70s Les Paul Custom with excellent one-owner provenance and a great deal of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126287\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Sunburst, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany \"pancake\" construction with carved maple top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-piece mahogany, set neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s C profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bound ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-of-pearl block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original low-profile \"Fretless Wonder\" frets — extremely low with very little fret height remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × original Gibson T-Top humbuckers with patent-number stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × volume, 2 × tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-way toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson gold-plated \"Waffleback\" tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson stopbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 5-ply black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Knobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original \"Witch Hat\" knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original period wiring and components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson black hardshell and hang tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighs 10bs 2oz (4.59kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR IN STOCK***\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mak's Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373769662839,"sku":"126287","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8035\/2813\/files\/1973-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Front.jpg?v=1787244688","url":"https:\/\/www.maksguitars.co.uk\/products\/1973-gibson-les-paul-custom-cherry-sunburst-pre-owned","provider":"Mak's Guitars ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}