USED GIBSON / 1973 Les Paul Triumph Bass, Natural [04]

1973 Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass, Natural

The “Les Paul Triumph” debuted in 1971 as the successor to the Les Paul Bass. While its basic specifications are the same as those of the Les Paul Bass, the control plate features a transformer that converts the low-impedance signal from the pickups—which Les Paul himself helped develop—into a high-impedance signal, as well as a Phase ON/OFF switch and a variety of tone controls. Produced for only nine years, from 1971 to 1979, this model is rare due to its short production run.

Dated to 1973 based on its serial number and pot date, this instrument features a three-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and a mahogany/walnut/mahogany “pancake” body. The headstock bears the Gibson logo—a closed “O” without the “i” dot—along with split diamond inlays,58-ply multi-binding, a 2-ply truss rod cover engraved with “Les Paul BASS,” and original Schaller M-4 tuners.

The mahogany neck, with a nut width of 39.75 mm and 2-ply black-and-white binding, features a 30.5-inch short scale, small-block inlays, and 24 jumbo frets. This design provides softer string tension and is easy to play even for players with smaller hands; unusually for a bass, it extends all the way to the 24th fret.

It is equipped with two low-impedance pickups featuring original Gibson embossing, which produce significantly less noise than standard basses and are characterized by a wide dynamic range and clear high frequencies. The pot dates are Vol “1377307” and BASS “1377243”; based on the condition of the solder, we have determined that all components are original and that the instrument was manufactured in 1973.

The finish is natural, and there is overall paint damage, discoloration, and wear due to age. Additionally, there are numerous scratches, dents, and buckle marks from use; however, approximately 1 mm of frets remains, and we have confirmed that the truss rod rotates 60 degrees in both directions.

Currently, the string action is set to 2.5 mm on the 4th string and 2 mm on the 1st string at the 12th fret. While buzzing is noticeable on the 1st string at the 14th fret and on the 3rd string at the 19th fret and beyond, since these are original frets, the instrument will be delivered as-is.

Additionally, there are screw holes remaining where a finger rest appears to have been mounted between the pickups.

S/N: 131335
Weight: 4.75 kg
Accessories: Hard case

Condition: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 131335
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Case: Hard case
Accessories: Hard case
Weight: 4.75 kg
Condition: Overall, there is age-related paint damage, discoloration, and paint wear. There are also numerous scratches, dents, and buckle marks from use; however, approximately 1 mm of fret life remains, and we have confirmed that the truss rod rotates 60 degrees in both directions.

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were measured by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.