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Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3 Pick Up Walnut 1978

Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3 Pick Up Walnut 1978

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Serial Number: 71358210

Weight: 11lbs 12oz

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: One-piece solid Mahogany body with a three-piece Maple cap.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .79" & 12th - .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Three-piece Maple neck with a bound Ebony fingerboard and artisan inlays.
Electronics: Original Gibson "Tarback" humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics and wiring are original and the pot codes date to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 15.73kΩ Neck: 15.44kΩ
Hardware: Original Gibson tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece.
Weight: 11lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Case Details: Original Gibson "chainsaw" case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in very good cosmetic condition for its age. There are no dings or large scratches and only minor play wear present.
Serial Number: 71358210
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with medium action. There are some inconsistencies in the neck that prevent low action (this is very common for this model). This guitar would benefit from a refret if lower action is desired. Because the guitar is so clean we have elected not to modify it and to preserve the originality of this rare model.
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SKU: U4988110531

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: One-piece solid Mahogany body with a three-piece Maple cap.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .79" & 12th - .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Three-piece Maple neck with a bound Ebony fingerboard and artisan inlays.
Electronics: Original Gibson "Tarback" humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics and wiring are original and the pot codes date to 1978.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 15.73kΩ Neck: 15.44kΩ
Hardware: Original Gibson tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece.
Weight: 11lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: None.
Case Details: Original Gibson "chainsaw" case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in very good cosmetic condition for its age. There are no dings or large scratches and only minor play wear present.
Serial Number: 71358210
Tech Notes: This Les Paul plays well with medium action. There are some inconsistencies in the neck that prevent low action (this is very common for this model). This guitar would benefit from a refret if lower action is desired. Because the guitar is so clean we have elected not to modify it and to preserve the originality of this rare model.