Gibson Les Paul Recording Electric Guitar 1973 Vintage Walnut – Low Impedance Studio Classic

No sales tax for customers outside California.

This 1973 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar is in fabulously clean and original condition.  No breaks, repairs, changes or issues.  The frets are unmolested and show only the lightest use.  Comes with a modern case.

This model is a unique piece of vintage innovation, designed by Les Paul himself to deliver studio-grade clarity and tonal control. Featuring low-impedance pickups, phase and tone switches, a multi-position decade control, and a walnut-finished mahogany body with a bound rosewood fingerboard, this model was tailored for direct recording and studio versatility.

Built during Gibson's Norlin era, this Les Paul Recording offers a distinct voice ideal for clean, articulate tones and unconventional textures. It includes all original electronics and hardware, and is perfect for players and collectors seeking one of Gibson’s most technically advanced vintage guitars.

• Color: Natural Walnut
• Weight: 10lbs 13oz
• Top: Mahogany
• Body: Mahogany
  
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Frets: Original
• Fret count: 22
• Nut: Original 
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
• Radius: 12"
• Scale: 24-3/4"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .88"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.05"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Total length: 39-1/2"
• Lower bout: 13-1/2"
• Waist: 7-3/4"
• Upper bout: 9-3/4"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson Low Impedance
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 3.68k on "Hi output"
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson Low Impedance
• Neck Pickup Reading: 3.68k on "Hi output"
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original Harmonica
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switches: 3-way pickup selector switch, 3-way tone switch, Phase, Hi/Lo output
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes:

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