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1977 Gibson Les Paul Artisan Walnut

Gibson · #06204389
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.06204389
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID2756-C
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The Story

1977 Les Paul Artisan Walnut

This is a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Artisan in the classic Walnut stain finish. The Artisan was produced during the Norlin-era as a high-end model to show off the craftsmanship of the Gibson factory with its vintage-banjo inspired appointments. There are hearts and flowers fretboard inlays (some pedals are missing from the first and third fret inlay sets), a pre-war pearl script headstock logo and pearl button tuners. The guitar has been refretted, along with a changed nut, stopbar tailpiece and bridge change out as well. It's a nice example of a lightly-worn '70s Les Paul that's had some upkeep over the course of its life to keep going. The original case is included along with the original parts.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Walnut Finish
  • Mahogany Body
  • 3-Piece Maple Neck
  • Refretted Ebony Fingerboard
  • Hearts and Flowers Artisan Inlays (Missing Petals on 1st and 3rd Fret Inlays)
  • 24 3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 43mm Nut Width
  • Gibson Humbucker Pickups
  • Bridge, Tailpiece & Nut Replaced
  • Gibson Tuners with Pearl Buttons
  • 10 lbs, 8 oz.
  • .780" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .980" Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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