1983 Gibson Corvus II               
Color: Ebony
Condition: Very Good showing normal players wear, scratches and chips but overall presents nicely
Mod's/Upgrades: Kahler Tremolo and Locking Nut Installed
Electronics: Original
Breaks Or Repairs: No
Case: Original Hardshell Case
Accessories: Tremolo Arm
Weight: 8lbs 2oz

The 1983 Gibson Corvus II is one of the most eccentric and distinctive electric guitars in Gibson’s history. Produced during the late Norlin era from 1982 to 1984, it was part of the "American Series," designed to compete with popular bolt-on neck guitars of the time.

Its radically asymmetrical solid hardwood body features a deep offset V-cut at the tail. While marketing claimed the silhouette resembled a "crow in flight" (Corvus is Latin for crow), it is more commonly known by collectors under the affectionate nicknames "the can opener" or the "Pac-Man guitar"

Specifications & Configuration

  • Electronics: Equipped with two Gibson humbucking pickups (often attributed to Bill Lawrence designs), controlled by dual volume knobs, a master tone knob, and a three-way pickup selector switch.
  • Neck & Fingerboard: A bolt-on maple neck paired with either a rosewood or ebony fingerboard featuring 22 frets and a standard 24¾” Gibson scale length.
  • Hardware: This guitar features an upgraded Kahler Tremolo bridge/tailpiece combo and a unique, narrow headstock designed to keep string pull completely straight.

Listed9 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Corvus II
Finish
  • Ebony
Categories
Year
  • 1980's
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Shape
  • Non Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Wrap-Around
Model Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Model Sub-Family
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Color Family
  • Black
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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