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1980 Gibson Les Paul Artisan Ebony

Gibson Β· #81700184
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.81700184
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID2757-C
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The Story

1980 Les Paul Artisan Ebony

This is a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Artisan in an ebony 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, a pre-war pearl script headstock logo and Keytone button Gibson tuners. The guitar has playwear appropriate for a piece of its age, no headstock breaks or any repairs on this one. There are strap locks installed and the bridge was swapped out - with the original piece included in the hardshell case.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Ebony Finish
  • Maple Top
  • Mahogany Body
  • 3-Piece Maple Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Hearts and Flowers Artisan Inlays
  • 24 3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 42mm Nut Width
  • Gibson Humbucker Pickups
  • Replaced Bridge (Original in Case)
  • Gibson TP-6 Fine Tuner Tailpiece
  • Gibson TunersΒ 
  • 11 lbs, 15 oz.
  • .820" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .980" Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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