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1974-production transition model (Serial #173693) featuring the crossover of 1973-dated electronics and 1974-spec Nashville hardware. This is a "player grade" vintage instrument. There are no headstock breaks or structural issues.

 

Key Specifications:

  • Weight: 10 lbs. 11 oz.

  • Body: Mahogany "pancake" construction; Maple top.

  • Neck: Mahogany with volute; genuine ebony fingerboard.

  • Nut: The standard 1 35/64.   

  • Pickups: Original "Stamped Patent Number" T-Tops (Pat. No. 2737842).

  • Electronics: Original 1973-dated pots (13773xx); replaced treble volume pot.

  • Bridge: Factory-original gold Nashville Tune-O-Matic.

  • Hardware: Original gold Grover Rotomatics and gold stopbar.

  • Case: Original 1970s Gibson hardshell (purple plush interior).

  • Frets: Professional refret. No longer features the low "fretless wonder" wire.

  • Knobs: Non-original replacement volume and tone knobs.

  • Condition: Standard finish wear and hardware oxidation consistent with 50+ years of use.

 

This is a pure beef Les Paul Custom.

 

1973/1974 Transition Les Paul Custom

$5,199.00Price

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