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Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .91″ (1st fret), .98″ (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 30 1/2″
Electronics: Original pickups and electronics; the bridge pickup has been rewound, and several solder joints in the harness have been repaired. The pot codes date to 1962.
Pickup Measurements: 29.8k (neck), 7.5k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson bass is in very good condition for its age, with mild checking and only minor play wear present on the glossy finish. There is a small blemish on the treble side of the headstock, and the hardware has a nice patina. Most of the black finish on the pickups has worn away.
Modifications/Repairs: -Rewound bridge pickup
-Touched up solder joints in the harness
Serial Number: 49076
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action; the truss rod has limited adjustability, and so the bass sets up well with medium gauge strings or heavier. The bass was a factory second, and a small wood spline is visible under the finish on the back, near the bass side of the heel. The serial number dates to 1962.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
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