2/19/2023 0 Comments Penco guitar valuesThe original bridge, tuners, pickup switch, and output jack have been replaced. Pickup and control layout is what you'd expect on a Les Paul-2 humbucker pickups with individual volume and tone controls for each, and a 3-way switch. The headstock features a design very reminiscent of Gibson's split diamond design. The 3-piece bolt-on neck features 22 frets, block inlays, and is also bound. This Les Paul custom copy features a "pancake" style mahogany body with a maple top and binding on both the top and back. They have a reputation of being great guitars, similar to the "lawsuit" era Ibanez instruments, which is no wonder considering they were produced in the same factory. These guitars were distributed by the Philadelphia Music Company. Penco was a brand of guitars manufactured circa 1974-1978 in the Hoshino Gakki factory, which also produced Ibanez guitars in Japan. The gold plating on the hardware has worn off in most places, and there is some belt rash on the back of the instrument. There are some dings, dents, and scratches here and there (see photos), but nothing unusual for an older instrument. This item is in good condition for its' age. Up for your consideration is a vintage Penco Les Paul Custom style electric guitar with hardshell case-made in Japan.
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