Ibanez IBANEZ PROFESSIONAL 2681 Bob Weir Artist model 1977 Natural

1977 IBANEZ PROFESSIONAL 2681 Bob Weir Artist model original Natural finish with the TREE OF LIFE inlay. RARE - code VA46

First year of production and designed by Bob Weir. This model was the distinctive model of the Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir. There were two versions, which differed from the Griffbrette deposits. The 2680s had "normal" points, the rare 2681 elaborate "Tree of life" inlays as this with full blown abalone and MOP inlay job with tree of life and the fancy headstock. The configurations changed a bit during the period and this one has Super 80 Flying Fingers pickups – Harmonica bridge – Suregrip Knobs – Separate Cloud plate all as it came out of the factor. It is a massive construction of an ash body with a glued maple neck and an ebony fretboard.The 2681 was only made for two years. The attractive grain body is equipped with a so-called "German notch" (milled edge) and a multiple binding with mother-of-pearl. The pickups are the legendary "Flying Fingers" pickups with the corresponding symbol above incisoi. The circuit corresponds to that of a Les Paul. The hardware is gold plated. The sound is clearly designed in the "Les Paul" set-up. Based on the old PAFs, the PUs are more vintage-oriented, making the guitar more suited to blues rock and jazz. The neck is strong and allows with the wide spacing and low action to make a pleasant game at the highest levels. The keys show little wear. For an instrument of almost 40 years, the Ibanez is in excellent condition. Appox weight 10 lbs