Up for sale, a 2004 Gibson Les Paul Special Faded in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring solid mahogany construction and loaded with P-90 pickups, this Les Paul Special offers plenty of sonic warmth and midrange bark, with a glassy treble cut and a dynamic, lively character in every pickup position. Weighing 9lbs 6oz, this Les Paul Special Faded benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Slender ‘60s-style C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-4
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double line, Kluson-style
-Serialization: Eight digit serial, 2004 build date
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: P-90 x2
-Harness: 3x Gibson-branded Alpha pots, one replacement CTS pot (Neck Volume)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Four-ply black pickguard, black bonnet knobs
The satin Worn Cherry nitro lacquer finish exhibits buckle rash on the back at the waist, some pick wear on top, and a few minor dings, largely on the lower bout. The satin finish on the neck profile is very smooth, with palm wear on the profile carve favoring the bass side.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included.