1997 Gibson The Paul II Transparent Red

 

Weight: 7.4lb

Finish: Original Cherry

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: 1-piece mahogany body. The back has plenty of small dings between the control cavity and the back stomach contour. The carved top has a few scratches and marks in the finish with a dent a few inches above the bridge pickup. 

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: Round 50s

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .863", 12th fret: .992"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. There was a head stock break in the past that was repaired well; however, the finish was not fixed or sprayed over so the finish cracking is visible. There is a dent behind the second fret and smaller dents between the second fret and the head stock repair.

Fret wear: Mint original frets

High E string gauge: 10

Electronics: Original Gibson

Pickup Details: 490R/495T

Hardware: Original Chrome

Case Details: Hard case

Modifications / Repairs: Repaired head stock break

Cosmetic Condition: Good - The body is in solid shape with no cracks or large cosmetic issues to worry about, all the small blemishes, dents, and markings were noted in the Body Details above! As stated earleir, the neck had a repaired head stock break as well as some apparent denting near the head stock.

Tech Inspection Report: Medium-low setup. 10-46 strings. Neck crack was repaired properly, but there was no refinishing done so the repair is very apparent.