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Gordon Smith GS1 P90 Special Edition Dakota Red 2009 Electric Guitar

Here for sale we have a Gordon Smith GS1 P90 in Dakota Red finish. Made in the UK in 2009, this guitar is part of a special run made specially for Forsyth Music in Manchester. A set neck construction is employed, and comprises a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and 21 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Nickel hardware is fitted and includes a wrap-around hardtail bridge and sealed tuning machines, as well as a Brass nut. A single Gordon Smith P90 pickup is fitted in the bridge position, and is wired to master volume and tone controls. 

The Mahogany neck plays very well, with a moderately sized profile that might be described as a 'C' shape. Certainly, the neck is more slender than you might expect with a guitar of this style, promoting ergonomic thumb positioning and articulate playing in all registers. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its 14" radius is highly practical for a wide range of styles and playing techniques. The double cutaway body design and slim body profile enhance access to the upper register, meaning you can make full use of all 22 frets. 

The single P90 pickup installed in the bridge position delivers a surprisingly full-bodied tone, with a searing output that drives the front end of an amp very well. Being in the bridge position, the pickup is nice and bright which helps your playing to cut through the mix with ease. The controls are well set out, simple and nicely responsive, allowing you to dial in a wide range of tones right on the guitar. A well made no-frills workhorse guitar that can cover a lot of ground.

Brand- Gordon Smith

Model- GS1 P90

Finish- Dakota Red

Year- 2009

Made In- UK

Body- Mahogany

Neck- Mahogany

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius- 14"

Frets- 22

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width- 1.727"

Pickups- Gordon Smith P90

Controls- Master Volume, Master Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 117042423450

Weight: 5.7lbs  

Serial: I1256

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. The rear face shows notable indentation which exposes the wood, close to the G tuner. Similar indentations are present to the top rear edge at both corners. Light scratching is present to the front treble side edge, close to the 1st E tuner, with very light cracking of the lacquer present to the rear below the E tuner where the head and neck join.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck has buffed to a gloss through regular use. A light indentation which is only slightly felt in the playing position is found behind the 7th fret. Light scruff markings are present to the bass side of the neck around fret 7. A mild indentation is present to the bass side edge of the fretboard at fret 7. 

Body: Overall very good condition. Light cracking in the finish which does not expose the wood is apparent to the front and rear faces at the bass side lower bout. Light indentation and cracking of the finish is scattered relatively consistently around the edges of the guitar, very lightly piercing the finish in places. This is most notable to either side of the lower bout.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for any light fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool not included.

Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear. The bridge posts show mild tooling marks but remain functional and adjustable. 

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

Stagg moulded hard case

The case demonstrates moderate signs of use, remaining fully functional. No truss rod tool included. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.