Long Beach, CA, United States
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1980 Gibson ES Artist – Vintage Sunburst – Seymour Duncan Seth Lover PickupsBeautiful 1980 Gibson ES Artist in a stunning Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in the USA, this is a unique and relatively uncommon Gibson semi-hollow electric guitar featuring premium appointments, gold hardware, and the distinctive ES Artist headstock inlay.Serial Number: 80070041Manufacture Date: January 7, 1980Made in USAThis guitar has been modified from its original configuration, with the factory Moog active electronics removed and replaced with a passive pickup setup. Electronics are not available or included with the guitar. The pickups have been upgraded to Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 humbuckers, delivering classic vintage PAF-style tones. The original toggle switches have been repurposed for coil splitting, providing additional tonal versatility.Guitar comes with non original hard case. Features & Specifications1980 Gibson ES ArtistBeautiful Vintage Sunburst finishMade in USASemi-hollow double-cutaway bodyRosewood fretboardMother-of-pearl fretboard inlaysDistinctive mother-of-pearl ES Artist headstock inlayMulti-ply body and headstock bindingGold Gibson tuning machinesGold hardwareSeymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 pickupsCoil-splitting toggle switchesTune-o-matic bridgeTraditional stopbar tailpieceModificationsOriginal Moog electronics have been removedOriginal pickups replaced with Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 humbuckersToggle switches configured for coil splittingOriginal TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece replaced with a standard stopbar tailpieceOriginal pickguard is missingConditionThe guitar is in great overall condition, especially considering its age. The Vintage Sunburst finish looks beautiful, with normal signs of age and use consistent with a vintage instrument.The gold hardware has developed some natural patina, giving the guitar an authentic vintage appearance. The rosewood fretboard, mother-of-pearl inlays, and ornate headstock make this a particularly attractive instrument.Additional InformationThe Gibson ES Artist was introduced during the late 1970s as one of Gibson’s premium semi-hollow models, featuring elaborate cosmetic appointments and innovative electronics developed in collaboration with Moog.While this example no longer retains its original Moog electronics, it offers a more traditional Gibson playing experience with excellent Seymour Duncan pickups and the added versatility of coil splitting.A great opportunity to own a distinctive vintage Gibson that stands apart from the typical ES-335.Price: $2,750 OBOMessage me with any questions or for additional information.
Price$2,750
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