1965 Gibson Special
Description & Specs
Finish Details:
Original except for over spray on the back of the headstock. There is a small hairline crack running laterally with the neck in the back of the headstock. This has been repaired and over-sprayed and is not affecting playability.
Body Material:
Mahogany
Body Details:
Solid mahogany body
Neck Material:
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material:
Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile:
C
Neck Thickness (IN):
1st: 0.83 12th: 1.00
Fingerboard Radius:
12.00"
Nut Width:
1-9/16"
Scale Length:
24 3/4"
Neck Details:
Set mahogany neck with a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and dot inlays. The neck was broken off at the neck joint and has been re-glued. This crack is viable on the face of the body at the bass side of the neck pickup.
Electronics:
Original pickups and wiring, some solder joints have been touched up: Two p90 pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three position pickup selector switch. Pots date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements:
Neck: 7.7kΩ Bridge: 11.64kΩ
Hardware:
Knobs are original: Vibrola tailpiece, bridge, and tuners have been replaced.
Weight:
7lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs:
-Neck has been broken off at the neck joint and reglued. This repair has not been touched up or orver-sprayed. -pickguard has been replaced -Vibrola tailpiece has been replaced -Tone-pro bridge has been installed -Tuners have been replaced -There is a small hairline crack running laterally with the neck in the back of the headstock. This has been repaired and over-sprayed and is not affecting playability. -Two small holes have been drilled into the bridge thimbles to retrofit an ABR-1 bridge at some point. This has been removed (see pics).
Case Details:
Original Chipboard Case
Cosmetic Condition:
The finish is glossy with many scratches, dings, and dents throughout. The back of the body has considerate case rash from a cable that was store with the guitar. There is a large crack repair on the bass side above the neck pickup that has chipped the finish. The horns have chips and there are a few chips in the finish on the headstock (around the low E tuner, treble side corner of the headstock, and the D string tuner).
Serial Number:
331193
Tech Notes:
This vintage guitar plays well with low action when setup with optimal neck relief. The back of the headstock is marked with a 2 for factory second.