Land O Lakes, FL, United States
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1978 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3-Pickup – Walnut – Hearts & Flowers – Incredible ConditionDescription:One of the most ornate guitars Gibson ever built, and this one is in remarkable shape for its age.The 1978 Les Paul Artisan is Norlin-era Kalamazoo at its most extravagant: ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl hearts and flowers inlays, a pre-war style script Gibson logo, multi-ply binding, gold hardware throughout, and the rare three-humbucker configuration, a catalog option in '78.Condition: Excellent for a 48-year-old guitar. The walnut top is clean and uncluttered. Honest disclosure of everything I found:Light binding aging along the neck, consistent with ageMinor wear near the headstock, which appears to be from sitting in a hanging guitar holder (see photos)Nothing else I could find. No cracks, no repairs (Stamped second on the back of the headstock; I can't find the flaw.) Specs:Year: 1978Finish: WalnutPickups: 3 humbuckers, gold coversControls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle, plus rhythm/treble switchHardware: Gold, TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece, gold tunersWeight: 11 lbs 5 ozCase: Not the original, but it includes a Lifton-style Gibson hardshell case that fits and protects it properly.Artisans in this condition rarely surface, and they're the guitar people hunt down after seeing that fretboard. Whether you're a collector or a player, this one is ready to go.Shipped fully insured, professionally boxed with the case. Fast shipping and questions welcome.
Price$6,495
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