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Gibson VINTAGE Les Paul Custom '73 Ebony Black
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$11,039.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Gibson VINTAGE Les Paul Custom '73 Ebony Black
Regular price
$11,039.00
Unit price
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Unavailable
Description
Description
The Les Paul Custom, which debuted in 1954 as a Les Paul model aimed at jazz musicians, boasted the luxurious looks of the high-end archtop guitars of the time.After many twists and turns, it has become a legendary guitar beloved by rock musicians and remains immensely popular today.
This time, we have a watch that was shipped around 1973, after minor changes were made to the 1968 re-release. It is a wonderful watch that conveys the atmosphere of having been used for a long time.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 4.4 kg. The body is made of a maple top and a mahogany back with a pancake construction. The Les Paul Custom is often associated with its ebony black color, and this guitar has a very cool, rugged look. There is some weather checking and dents around the body binding, belt buckle marks on the back of the body, and slight plating peeling and tarnish on the gold parts, but the guitar is in good condition. The switch knob, control knobs, pickup covers, and bridge have all been replaced.
【neck】
The neck is a three-piece mahogany with a volute. The fingerboard is made of precious ebony. There is weather checking around the inlay on the headstock, and dents around the headstock and the back of the neck, but like the body, it is in good condition, reflecting its age. The serial number and "MADE IN USA" are engraved. The tuners have now been replaced with Grover 102s, and the original waffle peg holes remain. There is little variation in winding and they function well. The frets and nut were replaced at our shop, and playability is excellent. The nut width is 43.3mm. The neck shape is relatively clean.
[Electrical system]
The controls are the familiar Les Paul model: 3-way pickup selector, 2 volume controls, and 2 tone controls. While the pickup covers have been replaced, the original T-top numbered pickups with decal stickers remain intact. The capacitors are Sprague Black Beauty, and one of the pots has been replaced. The guitar boasts a rich, natural tone with pleasant overtones and a thick tone backed by the wood, while also boasting a crisp, lustrous clean tone and a powerful, driven sound.
Case included: Gibson wine red inner black hard case
Weight: 4.4kg
Body Material (Top/Back): Maple/Laminate Mahogany
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany 3 piece w/Volute/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Bridge/Tail: Gibson ABR-1 Gold (replaced)/Stop Tailpiece Gold
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Ebony/Pearloid Block/304.8mm (12inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.3mm(replaced)/2.8mm(replaced), 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 19.6mm/23.0mm/25.3mm
Capacitor: Sprague Black Beauty .022μF 400VDC
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): Gibson PU-490 Humbucker T-Top Stickered Numbered w/Gold Cover (8.0kΩ/7.9kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
This time, we have a watch that was shipped around 1973, after minor changes were made to the 1968 re-release. It is a wonderful watch that conveys the atmosphere of having been used for a long time.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 4.4 kg. The body is made of a maple top and a mahogany back with a pancake construction. The Les Paul Custom is often associated with its ebony black color, and this guitar has a very cool, rugged look. There is some weather checking and dents around the body binding, belt buckle marks on the back of the body, and slight plating peeling and tarnish on the gold parts, but the guitar is in good condition. The switch knob, control knobs, pickup covers, and bridge have all been replaced.
【neck】
The neck is a three-piece mahogany with a volute. The fingerboard is made of precious ebony. There is weather checking around the inlay on the headstock, and dents around the headstock and the back of the neck, but like the body, it is in good condition, reflecting its age. The serial number and "MADE IN USA" are engraved. The tuners have now been replaced with Grover 102s, and the original waffle peg holes remain. There is little variation in winding and they function well. The frets and nut were replaced at our shop, and playability is excellent. The nut width is 43.3mm. The neck shape is relatively clean.
[Electrical system]
The controls are the familiar Les Paul model: 3-way pickup selector, 2 volume controls, and 2 tone controls. While the pickup covers have been replaced, the original T-top numbered pickups with decal stickers remain intact. The capacitors are Sprague Black Beauty, and one of the pots has been replaced. The guitar boasts a rich, natural tone with pleasant overtones and a thick tone backed by the wood, while also boasting a crisp, lustrous clean tone and a powerful, driven sound.
Case included: Gibson wine red inner black hard case
Weight: 4.4kg
Body Material (Top/Back): Maple/Laminate Mahogany
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany 3 piece w/Volute/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Bridge/Tail: Gibson ABR-1 Gold (replaced)/Stop Tailpiece Gold
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Ebony/Pearloid Block/304.8mm (12inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.3mm(replaced)/2.8mm(replaced), 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 19.6mm/23.0mm/25.3mm
Capacitor: Sprague Black Beauty .022μF 400VDC
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): Gibson PU-490 Humbucker T-Top Stickered Numbered w/Gold Cover (8.0kΩ/7.9kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
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■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
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■ Other
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* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
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About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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