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1987 Gibson U-2, Serial Number 80847569

By the late 1980s, the demand for fast-playing, high-performance guitars was at its peak, with players seeking instruments that offered sleek designs, versatile electronics, and modern hardware. The Gibson U-2 was part of this evolution, built to appeal to guitarists favoring technical playing styles and Floyd Rose®-equipped guitars.

This 1987 Gibson U-2 is an early, rare iteration that features more similarities with the US-1, including the raised Flying V™-style logo and the sharper scimitar headstock. The instrument has light nicks, dings, and finish checking throughout. The neck pickup was expertly rewound by Gibson’s Pickups Product Manager, Jared Brandon. It retains its original licensed Floyd Rose tremolo system, Grover® Rotomatics® tuners, and black Speed knobs, all of which contribute to its high-performance design. It ships in its original black Gibson rectangle case.

Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville or shipment to an address in the US starting February 19, 2025.

Profile

Medium D

Scale Length

647.7 mm / 25.5 in

Fingerboard Material

Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Mahogany

Fret Count

24

Frets

Medium Jumbo (Original Frets)

Nut Material

Plastic

Nut Width

43.1038 mm / 1.697 in

Inlays

Acrylic Dot

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck

Body Style

Double Cut

Body Shape

US-1/U-2

Body Material

Basswood

Binding

Single Ply Cream, Top

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Finish

Black

Bridge

Licensed Floyd Rose

Tuning Machines

Grover Rotomatic Six In-Line

Pickguard

None

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

2-ply Bell

Control Knobs

Black Speed

Jack Plate Cover

Black

Plastic Parts

Black

Strap Buttons

2 - Black

Mounting Rings

Black

Pickup Covers

None

Neck Pickup

Single Coil (5.27k DC Resistance)

Middle Pickup

Single Coil (5.88k DC Resistance)

Bridge Pickup

Humbucker (8.7k DC Resistance)

Controls

Master Volume with Push Button Bridge Pickup Coil Tap (Not Push Pull; Push Only), Master Tone

Pickup Selector

Three Mini Toggle On/Off (One Per Pickup)

Output Jack

1/4"

Strings Gauge

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case

Original Gibson Black Rectangle Hardshell

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal