1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
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Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1969
Finish: Black
Modifications: Overspray neck, refret, changed nut, Nashville bridge conversion (original Tuneomatic included)
Weight:
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct Wafflebacks
Pickups: Correct 2 x Pat. No.
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.3mm
Neck Depth 1st Fret: 20.6mm
Neck Depth 12th Fret: 25.8mm
Pots: Correct CTS (two codes visible - week 2 of 1969)
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Black
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Here we have a nice example of an early/mid 'transitional' 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom, complete with its original yellow lined, hardshell case. This guitar is in very good overall condition, offering an exceptional playing experience with lots of vintage character.
The Les Paul Custom is renowned for its luxurious appointments and exceptional craftsmanship, and this 1969 model is no exception. It features a solid one piece mahogany body with a maple cap and stunning black finish, complemented by gold hardware and two unmolested Pat Number pickups that offer a wide range of tonal options.
This particular Les Paul Custom is part of the middle series with transitional tenon, three-piece neck and one piece body. The transitional tenon was introduced during 1969 and served as a design change between the earlier long tenon and later short tenon. There is no volute and no 'Made in USA' of course.
The overall condition is good with the usual dings to be expected from a guitar that has been played. It has had different tuners at some point and the back of the headstock has been oversprayed to cover the screw holes left by these. Correct waffle back tuners are now on there.
The gold hardware shows some slight tarnishing, adding to the guitar's vintage charm. All of the guitar's original components are there but it is currently fitted with a Nashville bridge with the original tune'o'matic in the case. It has had a refret with slightly larger frets and a new nut.
Both pickups are 1969 Pat Number pickups and have never had the covers removed, both read healthy and balanced at 8.2k and 8.4k. The two visible pot code date to week 2 of 1969 and it is an 800 serial number which is just about legible under the overspray.
Late sixties Les Paul Customs are a must-have for any collector or guitarist looking for a top of the line vintage Les Paul without the 50s price tag. This is a nice example with a couple of changes to keep the price down. We do not think you will be disappointed!
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Model: Les Paul Custom
Year: 1969
Finish: Black
Modifications: Overspray neck, refret, changed nut, Nashville bridge conversion (original Tuneomatic included)
Weight:
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct Wafflebacks
Pickups: Correct 2 x Pat. No.
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.3mm
Neck Depth 1st Fret: 20.6mm
Neck Depth 12th Fret: 25.8mm
Pots: Correct CTS (two codes visible - week 2 of 1969)
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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