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Gibson Les Paul Artisan, Walnut (1977)

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Gibson's Les Paul Artisan model was introduced at the tail end of 1976 and presented the LP in a way not yet seen during its storied production. Combining ornate banjo-style inlays on the peghead and Ebony fingerboard along with gold hardware throughout, the Artisan most certainly elevated the model's aesthetic while bringing in some elements of the Custom model specs to carry it through (multi-ply binding throughout, three pickups).

This lovely example just arrived on consignment. It's remained in excellent condition, with some of the best preserved gold plated hardware we've seen on a guitar from this period. The only notable change we could find was the truss rod cover and toggle switch tip. Otherwise, this guitar is clean and complete.

The original Series VII humbuckers combined with the Super Humbucking pickup in the middle position have a healthy amount of output with some nice clear top end presence. The slim C neck is fast and comfortable with a chunky taper, and combined with the original jumbo frets make it a total breeze for lead and melodic work as well as chordal rhythm playing.

To this day, the Artisan remains one of the fanciest LPs that Gibson ever made. Sure, it lacks the AAAAA flame Maple top of the tricked out versions that followed, but its unique appointments and period styling make just as big a statement now as they did almost 50 years ago.

Includes an aftermarket hardshell case.

Body
Style
Solidbody
Body
Multi-ply bound Mahogany w/ carved Maple top
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Walnut

Hardware
Pickups
Original Series VII HB (Neck/Bridge) / Super Humbucking (Middle)
Electronics
Original CTS | 137 7646 pot codes
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle
Bridge
Original TOM & Stopbar
Tuners
Original Schaller
Pickguard
Original

Neck
Neck
3-piece Maple
Binding
White
Carve
Slim/Medium C: .79-.97”
Fingerboard
Ebony
Radius
12"
Inlays
Heart & Flower
Frets
Original Jumbo
Nut
Original Corian
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other
Serial #
220500
Weight
10lbs 9oz
Case
Aftermarket HSC