1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, made in USA; Bo...

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£3,000 - £4,000

1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, made in USA; Body: cherry sunburst finish, buckle rash to centre back, further dings and scratches, top with various dings and a larger blemish to the treble side of bridge pickup; Neck: neck / head repair with refinishing over the top (carried out by highly regarded luthier Mick Johnson); Fretboard: ebony; Frets: mild wear; Electrics: working, Patent sticker T-top pickups with covers removed, potentiometers dating to 1973, unusual capacitors; Hardware: missing pickguard, replacement HTF bridge; Case: original hard case; Weight: 4.50kg; Overall condition: fair