SOLD - Gibson Les Paul Standard P-90 Gold Top 1969 1970

No sales tax for customers outside California.

This Les Paul comes from the transitional period that was the late 60's/early 70s. 

The Made in USA stamp typically means that the guitar was made in 1970 or later.  The serial number on this guitar is one that could be from 1970 to 1972.  However, there are features that are more like 1969 versions.

For one, it is equipped with P-90 pickups.  Also, it has the "transitional", medium length neck tenon.  It also has a dot over the "i" in Gibson, which is documented to have been eliminated from the model in 1969.

The three piece neck and "pancake" body are very much mid 1969 and later features, as are the large headstock and the volute at the base of the headstock.  

The P-90 pickups sound amazing, and the guitar plays really well.  There are no cracks, breaks or structural repairs.  The fretboard is really dark and gorgeous.

There are some changes, however.  The tuners were once changed to recent Gibson Deluxe tuners.  Original, period correct tuners are now on the guitar.  The frets were replaced some time ago.  They have plenty of life left and feel great.  Three of the pots are changed, and the one original has the date code covered.  One of the original tone caps was swapped out.  The output jack was changed when I received the guitar.  It wasn't working well so I put a new Switchcraft jack in.  The bridge ground wire may have been changed.  The jack plate is changed.  Everything else on the guitar is original.

There is wear throughout.  The guitar has the look!  The case is correct for the era, and I assume it is original to the guitar.  The hinges on the case are not working.  The latches do keep it securely closed.  

Shipping policy:

Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   

• Color: Gold top
• Weight: 9lbs 14.4ozs
• Top: Maple
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Rosewood 
• Inlays: Mother of pearl trapezoids 
• Frets: Jumbo re-fret
• Fret count: 22
• Nut: non-Original
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Scale: 24 3/4"
• Radius: 12"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.82"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.98"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1.25mm
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
• Total length: 38 7/8"
• Lower bout: 12 7/8"
• Waist: 7 1/4"
• Upper bout: 9 1/8"
• Body depth/thickness: 1 15/16" outside edge
• String gauge: .010-.046"
• Hardware Color: Nickel
• Bridge Pickup Brand: Gibson P90
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.22k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup Brand: Gibson P90
• Neck Pickup Reading: 8.30k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original in it but have been out and replaced before being reinstalled.
• Switch: Original
• Case: Original
• Notes: Original case has one broken hinge, one capacitor has been replaced in the tone circuit, possible added ground wire to bridge and the output jack and jack plate are non-original.