Travis Bean TB1000A Artist Black 1978

Travis Bean TB1000A Artist Black 1978

Original 1978 Travis Bean Artist model guitar in very good condition. Serial number 1166. Fully functional with original case. This one was made with Grover tuners. Shows some play wear such as scratches and small impressions throughout. 

The artist series guitars have a carved top and block inlays. The later model Bean's, such as this one, have a thinner body and wider horn spacing as opposed to the earlier models.

These guitars are beasts and are known for their sustain and durability. There were only 755 Artist series guitars made.

Per the unofficial Travis Bean site: TB1000A or Artist was to be the "uptown" model of the 1000S. Same humbucking pickups, but with a carved top, and block inlays in the neck. 755 Artists were produced.