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The tolex on the case is coming of in a few spots, but it's in otherwise good condition. The frets are quite low on this guitar, and due to that there is some acoustic fret noise that does not come through the amp unless you pick excessively hard. Action at the 12th fret is 5/64ths on the bass side, 3.5/64ths on the treble side. Scale length of the instrument is 24.75", fretboard radius is 12", width at the nut is 1.69", width at the 12th fret is 2.00". This instrument also had additional work done before we received it which included a fret level and polish, and nut slot filing. The original bridge, tuners, pickup switch, and output jack have been replaced. Condition: This Vintage Penco Les Paul Custom is in terrific shape Well cared for with minimal scuffs and scratches throughout considering its age Definitely came from that lawsuit era of guitars. 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. The National String Instrument Corporation was an American guitar company first formed to manufacture banjos and then the original resonator guitars.National also produced resonator ukuleles and resonator mandolins.The company merged with Dobro to form the 'National Dobro Company', then becoming a brand of Valco until it closed in 1968. 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. Functionally, these basses were very similar, although the Triumph did offer low and high impedance operation, without the need for a transformer cable. These guitars were distributed by the Philadelphia Music Company. The Les Paul Triumph bass, like the Les Paul Recording guitar was first shipped in 1971, but was based on a slightly older model, the 1969 Les Paul Bass. 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.