park5330

This is an old post but the MK72 is and old guitar so am replying with my story. I recently acquired one from my neighbor who bought it new in store in 1980. He pretty much kept it in the original case all these years. It is near pristine with no dings or scratches at all and no fret wear. The only evidence that is not off the factory floor are 1" lacquer cracks next to each other off the sound hole. I gave it a truss adjustment and setup by sanding down the bottom of the original saddle and it sure is balanced as everyone says. The case contains the pick guard in the original envelope and an extra saddle as well as the Gibson warranty card which interestingly doesn't match the instrument. Mine is an Mk72 Natural, serial number 208827 but the card says MK35 SB Lot no 3138 with the same serial number. I really like the instrument but if it is really worth what I see them listed for on Reverb, I may consider finding a buyer. Mine doesn't seem to have any structural issues but if you look at light glaring across the top, you can see how the wood is not perfectly flat but ripples just a bit. Can't feel it but from what I read that is evidence of weak bracing. I'd be happy to post more info or pics but you know what it looks like. Just sharing that there is a cool survivor out there.