The 1980 Gibson Marauder in Mocha (Walnut/Brown) finish with a maple neck and maple fingerboard is one of the last production years of the model. Gibson officially discontinued the Marauder in 1980, although a small number were assembled into early 1981. These late guitars are becoming increasingly collectible because they represent Gibson's unique collaboration with pickup designer Bill Lawrence.

Specifications

• Year: 1980
• Made in: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
• Body: Solid mahogany
• Finish: Mocha (also called Walnut or Brown)
• Neck: 3-piece maple, bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Maple with black dot inlays
• Scale Length: 24¾ inches
• Frets: 22
• Bridge: Gibson harmonica bridge with stop tailpiece
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe sealed tuners
• Weight: Typically 8.5–9.5 lbs

Electronics

The Marauder featured pickups designed by Bill Lawrence:

• Neck: Bill Lawrence humbucker (epoxy-potted)
• Bridge: Bill Lawrence single-coil
• Controls:
• • Master Volume
  • Master Tone
  • Six-position rotary selector ("chicken head" knob)

In very good condition with hardshell case.

One knob has a chip inside and there are a few dings around the edges. Pick scratches on the pickguard. A wear spot on the back of the neck probably from a stand. This does not impact playability. Case is likely original but is not marked Gibson. The case was made for this guitar.