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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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