Gibson USA 1997 Joe Perry Les Paul Translucent Black Burst

Description

Gibson Regular Line 1997 Joe Perry Les Paul

This is a signature Les Paul model of "Joe Perry," featuring a translucent black burst finish combined with black hardware.

It is equipped with a "'57 Classic" pickup in the neck position and a "Special Design Humbucker (498T base)" in the bridge position, and features a very unique control setup.

-2 Volume
-1 Tone (Push/Pull for active mid-boost ON/OFF)
-Mid-boost control knob (Frequency change similar to a half-pressed wah pedal)

(Battery box is located on the back of the control back panel.)

The condition is commensurate with its age, with a large paint chip and dent on the outer edge of the body back (near the end pin), some paint clouding, and other minor dents and scratches throughout.

Appearance: Shows signs of use commensurate with its age.
Frets: Approximately 70% remaining.
Neck Condition: No issues.
Truss Rod: Working properly.
Replacements: None.
Repair/Modification History: None.
Body Material: Maple top, Mahogany back.
Neck Material: Mahogany.
Fretboard Material: Rosewood.
Fretboard Radius: 12R.
Frets: Medium (22 frets).
Nut Width: 42.7mm.
Neck Shape: "C" (1F: 22.8mm, 12F: 25.6mm).
Neck Joint: Set neck.
Neck Scale: 24.75-inch medium scale.
Pickups: Front "'57 Classic", Rear "Special Design Humbucker (498T base)".
Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone (Push/Pull for Active Mid-Boost), 3-way PU selector, Mid-Boost Frequency.
Tuners: Grover.
Weight: 4.17kg.
Case: Original hardshell case (cloth cover torn, musty smell). There may be additional damage not mentioned in the description due to testing, etc.
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Color: Black
Year of Manufacture: 1997
Pickup: Passive
Pickup Configuration: HH
Number of Frets: 22 frets
Neck Scale: Medium
Weight: 4.17kg
Body Material: Maple Top, Mahogany Back
Tremolo: None
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Accessories: Hard Case