BLUE NOTE MUSIC                Certified

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul Deluxe      Year: 1971      Serial / FON: 630530

PRIMARY AUTHENTICATION

☐ Serial Number / FON

·      Verified correct for year and model Verified via phone by Gibson (late 1960’s to early 1970’s) Made in USA stamped below

No signs of tampering : None

·       Pot Codes CBA-811-1158 – Early 1970’s

Method: Visual + database cross-reference

•       Body shape and construction correct: Mahogany Pancake, Lower, crossband, and upper all mahogany.

•       Appointments consistent with year: Neck Volute, 3 piece neck

•       Evidence of conversion or misidentification : none

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

•       Body: Mahogany

•                Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

•                Neck: 3-piece Rosewood

FINISH & ORIGINALITY

Finish Type

☐ Nitrocellulose

X Poly: __________

☐ Original finish

☐ Overspray

X Refinish

☐ Other: __________

Condition: Likely originally a Goldtop. Checking and wear consistent with age.

BRIDGE / HARDWARE SYSTEM

Bridge

X Correct for year/model

X Original

Tailpiece

After market fine tuning

ELECTRONICS (if applicable)

☐ Pickup Output (DC Resistance)

•   Neck: 13.61 kΩ  - Seumour Duncan Custom SH-5

•       Bridge: 15.44 kΩ Seymour Duncan Custom SH-4 JB

☐ Modified / Replaced: Body routed for standard humbuckers

Controls & Wiring

X All functions working: ______________________________________________________________

☐ Original wiring: No. Tone pots appear to be original

☐ Replaced components: Volumen pots, Capacitors and wiring

HEADSTOCK

Headstock Condition

X No breaks

X Logo correct for year

 TUNERS

Tuner Type : Grover

☐ Original : NO

X Period-correct : This style Grover was used on mid 70’s Les Pauls

X Xtra holes : Yes.

NECK SPECS

Nut width: 1 11/16”     Scale Length: 24 ¾”

X Matches factory spec

Neck Condition: no cracks, reset,  or twisting.

 TRUSS ROD

X Fully functional

☐ Limited

☐ Adjustment Range

X Not maxed

☐ Near limit

Type

X Single-action

☐ Double-action

NECK & PLAYABILITY

Neck Angle / Relief

X Correct geometry : does not need reset

Frets

☐ Original

X Replaced

Condition: Playable will Need fret dressing soon

STRUCTURAL CONDITION

Cracks

X None

☐ Repaired

☐ Unrepaired

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PROVENANCE

Case

X Original : ______________________________________

X Period-correct

Documentation

☐ Available

X None