{"product_id":"gibson-1990-les-paul-special-transparent-cherry-good","title":"Gibson 1990 Les Paul Special Transparent Cherry, Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson Les Paul Special Transparent Cherry is an excellent example in Transparent Cherry. Mahogany back, sides, and neck in a single-cutaway solid body configuration produce a tonality defined by warmth and midrange weight — the lack of a maple cap keeps the top end from brightening significantly, pushing the character toward thick fundamentals and sustain. The 24.75\" scale length reinforces that Gibson Les Paul feel in terms of tension and response, and the flat slab body construction typical of the Special keeps overall mass in check relative to a Standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Les Paul Special uses an all-mahogany construction — no carved maple top, no binding, pearloid dot inlays on a rosewood fretboard — a no-frills, working-instrument design that prioritizes the P-90 platform. The neck pickup is a Gibson\/Epiphone P-90 (not original to the guitar), reading 7.59k, marked with an \"N\" on the underside. The bridge pickup is a \"52 P-90\" (not original to the guitar), reading 8.24k, marked \"52\" stamped on top; both pickups have black covers. The 3-way toggle switch, switch tip, output jack, jack plate, knobs, and potentiometers are original. The pots carry manufacturer code 137 and date code 9016 — code 137 is CTS, and a 9016 code reads as week 16 of 1990. Wiring and solder are non-original. The bridge is a Gotoh fixed bridge (not original to the guitar) with graphite saddles original to that bridge. Tuners are original Grovers with no modifications to the headstock. The pickguard, truss rod cover, control cavity cover, screws, switch tip, and knobs are all original. The finish is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a solid headstock repair. The bridge is a non-original Gotoh replacement, and both pickups are non-original, as noted above. Wiring and solder are also non-original. Frets are in very good condition with no repairs. The nut is original bone with no repairs. We set the guitar up here in the shop with the action at 2\/32\" on the 1st string and 2\/32\" on the 6th string at the 12th fret, strung with 10-52s. No case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Transparent Cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 8lbs 6.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 38-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: Rounded \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: pearloid dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .788\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: solid headstock repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 17-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 7-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 9-3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Gotoh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: original to the installed bridge, not the 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7.59k\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Markings: N on underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cavity Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: '52 P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 8.24k\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Markings: 52 stamped on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: 9016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: clear top, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-52\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .89\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli 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