Lavagna, Italy
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1979 GIBSON ES ARTIST Sunburst, Moog Active Circuit, Made in Kalamazoo, perfect straight neck with Professional Refretted ready to play. Come in Gibson Case with brown sky stripped in the back as seen in the photo, but all the closures work fine. All Circuit work perfect. Neck Thickness (IN):1st- .78" 12th- .98" Neck Profile: medium "C" Weight: 4,30 Kg Nut Width:1-11/16" Double rounded cutaway semi-hollow bound body, arched maple top, raised layered black pickguard, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl offset dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/tunable stop tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl winged-f/logo inlay, 3-per-side tuners, gold hardware, 2 covered humbucker pickups, 2 volume/1 tone controls, 3-position switch, 3 mini switches + 1 added active/passive electronics, stereo output. Available in Cherry, Natural, Sunburst, or Walnut finishes, mfg. 1979-1986Here’s the layout and function of each control:Main Controls1. 3-Way Pickup Selector ToggleWorks like a normal Gibson selector:Up = Neck pickup Middle = Both pickups Down = Bridge pickup 2. Master VolumeControls overall output level of the guitar.Unlike a regular ES-335, the ES Artist has:one master volume no separate pickup volumes 3. Active Bass ControlThis is an active EQ control, not a passive tone pot. Center detent = flat/neutral Turn clockwise = boosts bass Turn counter-clockwise = cuts bass 4. Active Treble ControlAnother active EQ. Center detent = flat Clockwise = brighter/more highs Counter-clockwise = darker/reduced highs The EQ section was designed by Moog and operates with powered circuitry. The Three Mini SwitchesThese are the unique Moog active functions.5. Bright Mode SwitchUsually the mini-toggle closest to the output jack.When ON: boosts upper mids/highs adds sharp attack and clarity gives a more cutting lead tone Think of it like a presence/treble enhancement. 6. Compression SwitchActivates the onboard compressor.Effects: evens out dynamics increases sustain feel reduces volume spikes smooths picking attack This gives a more controlled, polished sound. 7. Expansion (Expander) SwitchActivates the expander circuit.Effects: increases dynamic response adds punch and perceived output can sound slightly aggressive or distorted emphasizes pick attack Players often describe it as: a boost dynamic enhancer semi-overdrive effect It was intended especially for lead playing. Important Notes About the Moog Circuit The system runs from a 9V battery The guitar is always active unless modified Using multiple switches together produces very high output levels and can increase feedback/noise Typical Switch Combination SoundsBrightCompressionExpansionResultOFFOFFOFFClean active humbucker toneONOFFOFFSharp bright lead toneOFFONOFFSmooth compressed sustainOFFOFFONPunchy dynamic boostONONONVery powerful, aggressive output
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