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Northwest Vintage Guitars presents one of the best Les Pauls we've ever had in the shop.  It's part of a few short runs of Classics in the early 2000s with this greening honey finish, yellowing fretboard inlays, and the ink stamped serial starting with "00...", it looks like a 1960 Les Paul.  Seriously, this one is special.  It was a local musician's axe for may years, then our owner's, then to the local legend luthier where everyone that played tried to buy it.  The owner got it back in trade and it's been his #1 LP for a long time.  It was recently replaced with an incredible R9.  The original pickups are long gone, but that 1960 pickguard is still there.  It's 9 lbs, 2 oz and resonant as all get out.  Unpotted Lindy Fralin Pure PAFs are the ticket for perfect PAF tone.  It's warm, woody, and sonorous.   The nut measures 1.70", neck depth is .82"-.92" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively.  It's the 60's C carve.  The neck is straight, the truss rod turns in both directions, and the relief is currently set for optimum playability.   There was once an added Babitz system with Robotuners that are long gone.  They came from the original owner/local musician. He REALLY wanted to stay in tune - and it worked very well, but the Babitz and the Robotuners had to go.   They added almost a pound of weight!  The Babitz required Bridge post inserts.  Those have been doweled with cross grain maple plugs by the local Legend Luthier.  A Proper ABR-1 has been professionally installed.   The tuners are aged RS.  Pickups are Lindy Fralin custom wound unpotted Pure PAFs.  There are numerous dings, dents, scratches, scuffs, and polishing marks as pictured.  It's a well worn patina that looks incredible.  We aren't interested in entertaining discounts on this item so please don't message us.  It can stay here in the shop for as long as it wants. Most questions are answered with a quick read of the FAQs posted in our Reverb storefront. This item is offered on our website and other online marketing platforms and subject to prior sale.  Please check our website for additional photos. Reverb rules prohibit dealing around the platform through Reverb messages so please don’t use Reverb to ask us to contact you outside of Reverb.   We can be contacted through our website at nwvintageguitars.com You can rest assured that your guitar will arrive safely. Every guitar is detuned, the fretboard is protected, the headstock is wrapped, and the guitar is securely fixed inside the case.  If a hard case is not included, your guitar will be securely wrapped for shipment. The Aeris packing system keeps it safe inside a new shipping box made for guitars.  Our shipments are fully insured and shipped via UPS Ground.  We are happy to accommodate other shipping options prior to purchase, so just reach out.  Please message us for International Shipping quotes that aren’t displayed and be sure to include your complete address and preferred carrier for a quick response.   If you buy it on Reverb, the mandatory Safe Shipping program is fully insured and a signature will be required.  Please ensure your delivery address is correct and complete before you buy or make an offer.  Shippers cannot change the delivery address on a buyer’s order once completed.  We strive to deliver your guitar in the exact condition pictured and described.  Please contact us first if there is any issue with your guitar.  We are in the Pacific Northwest of the USA, so humidity levels can vary greatly within the US and around the world.  Your guitar may need a truss rod adjustment when it arrives.  We have a no questions asked return policy and follow all Reverb guidelines to ensure quick and accurate resolutions.  Preference returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee and buyer is responsible for shipping.