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.