{"product_id":"1977-gibson-les-paul-artisan-3-pickup-walnut-ebony-hearts-flowers-vintage-w-hsc","title":"1977 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3-Pickup Walnut Ebony Hearts \u0026 Flowers Vintage w\/ HSC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFor Sale: 1977 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3-Pickup – Walnut | Ebony Fingerboard | Vintage Norlin Era | HSC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e1977 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3-Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a \u003cstrong\u003enon-original molded Road Runner Les Paul hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Les Paul Artisan is one of the most distinctive and ornate Les Paul models to emerge from Gibson's Norlin era. Introduced as a premium instrument, the Artisan combines the substantial construction of a late-’70s Les Paul with elaborate appointments including an \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard, ornate mother-of-pearl “Hearts and Flowers” inlays, multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and three Gibson humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1977 example has been played and shows plenty of honest vintage character while remaining remarkably original. Other than a \u003cstrong\u003ereplaced nut and added shielding in the electronics cavity, everything else on the guitar is original\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly 50 years old, this is a fantastic example of one of Gibson's most recognizable and collectible Norlin-era Les Paul variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been played and shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with its age, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome finish checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarnish and aging to the gold hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral playwear consistent with a vintage 1977 instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enut has been replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eshielding has been added inside the electronics cavity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything else on the guitar appears to be original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original frets show some minor wear but remain in great condition with plenty of life left. The neck is straight and stable, and the guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with comfortable action and \u003cstrong\u003eno buzzing or dead spots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Les Paul Artisan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 06204666\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Piece Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-of-Pearl Hearts \u0026amp; Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 Original Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.72\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .81\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .99\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Original Gibson Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Original Molded Road Runner Les Paul Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics Cavity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shielding added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything Else:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Les Paul Artisan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan occupies a unique place in Gibson's Les Paul history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following the familiar Standard or Custom formula, Gibson gave the Artisan its own unmistakable visual identity. The most immediately recognizable feature is the \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl Hearts and Flowers inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Gibson's ornate pre-war banjo designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative headstock treatment, extensive binding, gold hardware, and three-pickup configuration complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is one of the most elaborate Les Paul models Gibson produced during the 1970s and a guitar that is instantly identifiable even from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Three-Pickup Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Artisan retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal three Gibson humbuckers and electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-pickup configuration is a major part of the Artisan's identity, providing both its distinctive appearance and a broader tonal palette than the traditional two-humbucker Les Paul layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups deliver everything you'd expect from a great late-’70s Gibson: \u003cstrong\u003ethick lows, strong mids, excellent sustain, and plenty of vintage humbucker character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the guitar's substantial construction and ebony fingerboard, it has a powerful and authoritative voice that works beautifully for classic rock, blues, hard rock, and heavier styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEbony Fingerboard \u0026amp; Hearts and Flowers Inlays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of the Artisan is its beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark ebony provides the perfect background for the ornate \u003cstrong\u003emother-of-pearl Hearts and Flowers inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the guitar an appearance unlike a Standard or even a traditional Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur neck measurements come in at \u003cstrong\u003e.81\" at the 1st fret and .99\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e. It begins relatively slim near the nut and gradually becomes more substantial as you move toward the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original frets have only minor wear and remain in great playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e10 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar has the substantial feel associated with many great Norlin-era Les Pauls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of natural sustain and resonance, and the ebony fingerboard contributes a crisp, immediate attack that complements the warmth and power of the original humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-pickup layout provides several distinct voices, ranging from warm and full to aggressive and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck feels comfortable in the lower positions while filling out noticeably as you move up the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, \u003cstrong\u003ethe guitar plays and sounds fantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been professionally set up and plays cleanly across the entire neck with no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNearly 50 Years of Genuine Vintage Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a pristine museum piece, and that's a big part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scratches, dings, finish checking, and naturally tarnished gold hardware give this Artisan the unmistakable appearance of a genuine vintage Gibson that has actually been played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing has been artificially aged or relic'd. 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