{"product_id":"1973-gibson-les-paul-custom-cherry-sunburst-vintage-lp-w-original-case-patent-sticker-humbuckers","title":"1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst Vintage LP w Original Case Patent Sticker Humbuckers","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst Vintage LP w Original Case Patent Sticker Humbuckers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"51\"\u003every cool 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eCherry Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e, a good-playing vintage example with all the right vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis guitar is \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"179\"\u003emostly original\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a few changes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"231\"\u003estrap buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"302\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"350\"\u003etuners appear to be slightly newer\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they are correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eperiod-style Grovers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Importantly, \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eno extra holes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"470\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a fair amount of wear on the back, but nothing out of line for a played ’70s Custom. The original frets are \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eon the lower side but still playable\u003c\/strong\u003e. The electronics appear untouched, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eoriginal patent number sticker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eclean, undisturbed solder joints\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pots date to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e39th week of 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, which lines up perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hmhlml\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mhg1m\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7p0oyv\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly original (bridge, strap locks, possible tuner change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5y27u\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Cherry Sunburst with honest wear, especially on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11zjutw\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots date to 39th week of 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fbirxh\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eThe guitar \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eplays well and sounds excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003epatent sticker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver that classic Les Paul Custom tone — full, warm, and articulate. Frets are low but still usable as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17kxeg8\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2dorb\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zqx30\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Paul Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whmoep\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1me2xoc\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cz3t73\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Patent Number Sticker Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2u0k0f\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original, untouched solder joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vikfzc\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003ePot Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39th Week of 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1isd6o\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faber (replacement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ex89h9\" data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grover (period correct, possibly replaced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25mki4\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eStrap Buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strap locks installed (bottom moved slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fwaoyr\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fcbw84\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Hardshell Case (poor condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z6o80c\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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