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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: The bridge was repositioned. All frets were replaced with spec-correct fretwire, then dressed and polished. 

The 1974 Gibson Byrdland is a classic hollowbody that delivers a warm, articulate voice with a smooth, refined feel. Its spruce top and maple body create a balanced response with clear highs, focused lows, and excellent note definition. The slim neck profile and shorter scale give it a fast, effortless playing feel, while the flatwound strings complement the guitar’s naturally mellow character. Finished in gloss sunburst nitro, it carries the elegant look and feel that made the Byrdland a longtime favorite among jazz players. Warm, resonant, and incredibly expressive, this Byrdland has a timeless voice with plenty of vintage charm.

Body: Maple

Top: Spruce

Finish: Sunburst, Gloss Nitrocellulose

Tuners: Original

Fingerboard: Ebony

Neck: Maple

Neck Profile: Thin D

Electronics: 2x Vol, 2x Tone, 3-Way Switch

Pickup Configuration: 22

Number of Frets: 22

Strings: Flatwound

Case: Hardshell

Weight: 7lbs 2oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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