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Continue ShoppingGibson Les Paul Artisan Tobacco Sunburst 1978
Finish Details: | Original |
Body Material: | Mahogany |
Body Details: | One-piece mahogany solid body with a three-piece carved maple cap |
Neck Material: | Maple |
Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
Neck Profile: | D-Shape |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .76", 12th: .93" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
Neck Details: | Three-piece laminated maple set neck with a bound ebony board, fancy pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock |
Electronics: | Three "Tarback" Humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls -- Original showing no signs of modification or repair. The pot codes date from 1978 -- Middle pickup activates when the switch is in the middle position (bridge & middle pickups) |
Pickup Measurements: | Neck: 15.8 kΩ, Middle: n/a (due to wiring scheme) Bridge: 15.8 kΩ |
Hardware: | The tailpiece stop bar is not original -- The strap buttons have been replaced |
Modifications/Repairs: | Non-original tailpiece and strap buttons |
Case Details: | Original hard shell "Chainsaw" case |
Cosmetic Condition: | This Artisan shows only light play wear for its age. Few nicks, dings, or other various blemishes exist outside of light buckle rash on the back of the body. |
Serial Number: | 72618030 |
Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and low showing only light wear. -- The serial number and electronics date this LP from 1978. |