Gibson Country Western Natural 1968 Gibson

Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Spruce Top

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with solid spruce top

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .79″ (1st fret), .97″ (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-9/16 in

Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck, with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and split parallelogram inlays

Electronics: N/A

Pickup Measurements: N/A

Hardware: There is an endpin jack installed on the guitar; the jack is not hooked up to a pickup.

Weight: 4 lbs 8.9 oz

Modifications / Repairs: At one point a pickup was installed and the endpin was bored out for an endpin jack. The pickup is not included with the guitar; an endpin jack has been installed but is not hooked up to a pickup.

Case Details: Original hardshell case included

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows wear consistent with its age, with finish checking and numerous small dings/scratches throughout the body. The back of the body has some additional finish scratches and light buckle rash, and there is a small patch of case rash on the side of the treble shoulder. There is a small ding on the back of the neck just behind the nut which does not affect playability, and the sides of the headstock have some rash from a string winder.

Serial Number: 513932

Tech Notes: The guitar sets up well with light gauge acoustic strings and low action; the neck shows light relief but the truss rod remains adjustable. The frets are wide and show light play wear, with plenty of life remaining. The serial number and squared body shoulders date the guitar to 1968.