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1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom

$ 21,000.00
$ 21,000.00
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For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this exceptional 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom.

Riding the wave of the British blues boom, Gibson reintroduced the Les Paul in 1968 after nearly a decade away. In short order, the model's thick mahogany body and powerful humbuckers would become the standard for driving high-output Marshall stacks, defining the hard rock sound of the 1970s.

This 1969 Black Beauty is an excellent example of the resurrected Custom model. It presents in very good condition, with below-average wear and patina for its age. The original ebony lacquer has developed a nice character without showing the heavy use often found on instruments of this age. Structurally, the guitar is excellent, with no cracks, breaks, or history of repairs. With the exception of a professional refret, all components remain original, including the pickups, CTS pots, braided wiring, and a Switchcraft selector. The gold-plated hardware retains its original ABR-1, stopbar, and Kluson Wafflebacks. 

This Les Paul is accompanied by its original hardshell case, hang tag, and a Gibson catalog.

Specifications

All components original

Model & Year

  • Model: Gibson Les Paul Custom
  • Year of manufacture: 1969
  • Serial Number: 884988
  • Weight: 9lbs 5oz

Body

  • Material: Carved maple cap over one piece mahogany
  • Finish: Black nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

  • Material & Construction: three piece Mahogany, set
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Profile shape: Medium C
  • Radius: 12"
  • Nut Width: 1.69"
  • Depth: .88" (1st), 1.04" (12th)
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl blocks
  • Frets: Refret
  • Tuners: Kluson Wafflebacks

Hardware

  • Bridge / Tailpiece: Wired ABR-1 with stopbar 
  • Pickguard:  5-ply (BWBWB
  • Knobs: Witch hats

Electronics

  • Pickups: Gibson "T-top" humbuckers
    • Bridge: 7.48K
    • Neck: 7.69K
  • Potentiometers: CTS 500K (137-6934)
  • Wiring: Braided metal mesh
  • Switch: Switchcraft

Condition

  • Cosmetic: Very Good with below-average wear and patina
  • Structural: Excellent with no cracks/breaks or repair history 
  • Accessories: Original hardshell case, hang tag, and Gibson catalog