The Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion model was not actually produced in 1974. The "Fusion" variation (featuring dual humbuckers and traditional f-holes) debuted later in 1979/1980.In 1974, Gibson was producing the Gibson Howard Roberts Custom and Artist archtop models, which are highly distinct for their large, central oval soundhole and single floating pickup.

The Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion (Introduced 1979/1980)If you are looking for the "Fusion" model specifically, this is the semi-hollow crossover guitar designed to bridge jazz, rock, and blues.Body Style: Thinner, single-cutaway semi-hollow body (similar dimensions to a slightly deeper Gibson Les Paul or scaled-down ES-335).Body Wood: Laminated maple body with a solid chromyte (balsa/maple) center block to prevent high-volume feedback.Soundholes: Two traditional f-holes (no oval soundhole).Scale Length: Shorter 24.75 inches.Neck & Fingerboard: Maple neck with a bound ebony fingerboard and dot or block inlays.Pickups: Dual humbuckers (typically a "mellow jazz" neck pickup and a "Super Humbucking" bridge pickup on early versions).Controls: 4 knobs (two volume, two tone) and a 3-way pickup selector switch toggle.Hardware: Gold plating, Tune-o-matic bridge with "Sustain Sisters" brass anchoring studs, and a distinctive 6-finger adjustable tailpiece or TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece

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