This 50-year-old guitar has all the original Bill Lawrence electronics, high output Super Humbucking pickups, 6 position rotary switch etc.
Position 1 Both pickups, in series, in phase (wiring in series results in a bit more high-end).
Position 2 Activates the front pickup only.
Position 3 Activates both pickups in a parallel, in phase configuration.
Position 4 Activates both pickups, parallel out of phase.
Position 5 Activates the back pickup only for the maximum in treble response.
Position 6 Activates both pickups in series out of phase.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL The master volume control regulates the signal output of both pickups.
MIDRANGE CONTROL To add midrange response, turn the control clockwise. Position 10 will offer maximum midrange response.
TONE CONTROL The tone control regulates the treble and bass tones. Position 10 will offer maximum treble response. Position 0 will offer minimum response.

A well-preserved, all-original example of a 1973 Gibson L-6S Custom in great condition. Pleasantly lightweight and sounds great fitted with its' original Tarback pickups. The real appeal of this design is the Maple fingerboard and the 6-position switch which offers a distinct tonal character that pushes it slightly out of the Gibson realm into Strat/Tele territory with a variety of series/phase/parallel options at the flick of the switch. A rare and versatile workhorse for the discerning player or collector. Almost no fret wear and No wear on the fingerboard. A small amount of checking. The serial number is difficult to see due to a "soft" pressing. However, the numbers on the pots confirm it is 1973 (as in pix). Built at the Kalamazoo plant.

The Original Hard Shell Case has protected this guitar very well for 50 years! All latches work well. The handle broke off long ago and has extension cord wire in its place. The inside of the case is in good condition considering the age. The outside is beat-up a bit. All pix have circles around the defects. However, there is NO splitting of the case.

Gibson L6-S specifications L6-S Custom Available 1973-81 (possibly later) Pickups Two chrome-covered super humbuckers (parts 13682, front; 13683, back) Scale 24 3/4" Body Maple. 13 1/2" wide (lower bout), 16 1/2" long, 1 1/4" thick Neck Set maple neck, with maple, rosewood, or ebony fingerboard. 24 frets. Dot markers (a few early examples have block markers) Width at nut 1 9/16" Hardware Volume, midrange and 'treble roll-off' controls. 6 position pickup selector switch. Wide-travel (harmonica) tune-o-matic bridge, with stop-bar tailpiece.