Having left the factory in the Deluxe format, it once originally outfitted with mini humbuckers. The all-too-common modification for these LPs was to rout them for full-size humbuckers as was the case with this one. The top was also refinished by Lay's Guitar Shop in Akron, OH, re-establishing its gold glory.

Most of the hardware has remained original, including the double-line Kluson tuners, Pat # ABR-1 bridge (with replaced saddles), and thick seam stopbar tailpiece. The frets are original and in great shape, and the neck feels much more like a late 50s carve with a slightly meatier taper. Notice this neck also predates Gibson's incorporation of the volute - another desirable trait of these earlier '69 builds. Smit's handwound humbuckers are currently in the guitar; both are spec'ed with Alnico 2 magnets and sound excellent in the guitar.

Priced with vintage aftermarket hardshell case (one broken latch).