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1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Goldtop, Near-Mint & 100% Original w/ Case
1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Goldtop, Near-Mint & 100% Original w/ Case
Up for sale, a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Easily among the more unique instruments to ever sport the Les Paul branding/endorsement (and designed with direct involvement from the man himself), the Signature was produced from 1973-79, featuring thinline semi-hollow construction, a Goldtop nitro lacquer finish, dual outputs (Hi and Lo impedance), and a pair of low impedance pickups.
Ingenious in its construction, this first-year Les Paul Signature has its maple center block attached to the back to reduce feedback, yet there's purposeful space between the top and the block so that the top can vibrate freely and produce a tonal breadth more in-line with a fully hollow instrument. Outfitted with a pair of low impedance “Super Humbucking” pickups (not to be confused with the Bill Lawrence-designed pickup of the same moniker), the Signature provides a traditional palette of humbucker tones, but with settings that could also provide deeper bass and highs that can transition from silky, to bell-like, to searing. The three-way rotary Level knob was designed to match the instrument's tone with different amplifiers: the three settings are 50 (strongest signal, heaviest bass), 200 (increased upper midrange and treble frequencies, reduced fundamental) and 500 (maximum treble and reduced fundamental characteristics), and the Phase In/Out control enables slinky out-of-phase sounds. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this Les Paul Signature has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘72/’73
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: Low impedance “Super Humbucker” x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase (In/Out), Level Control (50/200/500), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: “Gibson” molded pickup covers, gold speed knobs, cream one-ply pickguard with added “Les Paul” etched script
The gloss Goldtop nitro lacquer finish is extremely well-kept, with a bit of shallow buckle wear central to the back and sparingly little wear on the top or body perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
Ingenious in its construction, this first-year Les Paul Signature has its maple center block attached to the back to reduce feedback, yet there's purposeful space between the top and the block so that the top can vibrate freely and produce a tonal breadth more in-line with a fully hollow instrument. Outfitted with a pair of low impedance “Super Humbucking” pickups (not to be confused with the Bill Lawrence-designed pickup of the same moniker), the Signature provides a traditional palette of humbucker tones, but with settings that could also provide deeper bass and highs that can transition from silky, to bell-like, to searing. The three-way rotary Level knob was designed to match the instrument's tone with different amplifiers: the three settings are 50 (strongest signal, heaviest bass), 200 (increased upper midrange and treble frequencies, reduced fundamental) and 500 (maximum treble and reduced fundamental characteristics), and the Phase In/Out control enables slinky out-of-phase sounds. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this Les Paul Signature has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘72/’73
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: Low impedance “Super Humbucker” x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase (In/Out), Level Control (50/200/500), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: “Gibson” molded pickup covers, gold speed knobs, cream one-ply pickguard with added “Les Paul” etched script
The gloss Goldtop nitro lacquer finish is extremely well-kept, with a bit of shallow buckle wear central to the back and sparingly little wear on the top or body perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
$2,275.00
Original: $6,499.99
-65%1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Goldtop, Near-Mint & 100% Original w/ Case—
$6,499.99
$2,275.00
Description
Up for sale, a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Easily among the more unique instruments to ever sport the Les Paul branding/endorsement (and designed with direct involvement from the man himself), the Signature was produced from 1973-79, featuring thinline semi-hollow construction, a Goldtop nitro lacquer finish, dual outputs (Hi and Lo impedance), and a pair of low impedance pickups.
Ingenious in its construction, this first-year Les Paul Signature has its maple center block attached to the back to reduce feedback, yet there's purposeful space between the top and the block so that the top can vibrate freely and produce a tonal breadth more in-line with a fully hollow instrument. Outfitted with a pair of low impedance “Super Humbucking” pickups (not to be confused with the Bill Lawrence-designed pickup of the same moniker), the Signature provides a traditional palette of humbucker tones, but with settings that could also provide deeper bass and highs that can transition from silky, to bell-like, to searing. The three-way rotary Level knob was designed to match the instrument's tone with different amplifiers: the three settings are 50 (strongest signal, heaviest bass), 200 (increased upper midrange and treble frequencies, reduced fundamental) and 500 (maximum treble and reduced fundamental characteristics), and the Phase In/Out control enables slinky out-of-phase sounds. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this Les Paul Signature has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘72/’73
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: Low impedance “Super Humbucker” x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase (In/Out), Level Control (50/200/500), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: “Gibson” molded pickup covers, gold speed knobs, cream one-ply pickguard with added “Les Paul” etched script
The gloss Goldtop nitro lacquer finish is extremely well-kept, with a bit of shallow buckle wear central to the back and sparingly little wear on the top or body perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
Ingenious in its construction, this first-year Les Paul Signature has its maple center block attached to the back to reduce feedback, yet there's purposeful space between the top and the block so that the top can vibrate freely and produce a tonal breadth more in-line with a fully hollow instrument. Outfitted with a pair of low impedance “Super Humbucking” pickups (not to be confused with the Bill Lawrence-designed pickup of the same moniker), the Signature provides a traditional palette of humbucker tones, but with settings that could also provide deeper bass and highs that can transition from silky, to bell-like, to searing. The three-way rotary Level knob was designed to match the instrument's tone with different amplifiers: the three settings are 50 (strongest signal, heaviest bass), 200 (increased upper midrange and treble frequencies, reduced fundamental) and 500 (maximum treble and reduced fundamental characteristics), and the Phase In/Out control enables slinky out-of-phase sounds. Weighing 8lbs 1oz, this Les Paul Signature has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, double-ring
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘72/’73
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: Low impedance “Super Humbucker” x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase (In/Out), Level Control (50/200/500), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: “Gibson” molded pickup covers, gold speed knobs, cream one-ply pickguard with added “Les Paul” etched script
The gloss Goldtop nitro lacquer finish is extremely well-kept, with a bit of shallow buckle wear central to the back and sparingly little wear on the top or body perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
