1983 Gibson Q Series Prototype - SOLD - LEARN MORE


Finish:

$5,999.00

1983 Gibson Q Series Prototype, Serial Number 3633564-020

This incredibly unique instrument represents Gibson’s transition from the early 80s Victory Series to the Q Series models of the mid-1980s. It blends a Victory-style body with a Q Series neck and headstock, marking an important evolutionary step in Gibson’s development of performance-driven instruments. It features a unique HSS pickup configuration, a prototype Gibson roller bridge and tremolo system, and a rough-cut pickguard, indicating its early stage of development. The back of the headstock bears a “Gibson Original Prototype” decal, further confirming its pre-production status.

The instrument has light nicks and dings throughout the body and headstock but is an overall clean guitar. It retains its original Gibson prototype roller bridge and tremolo, Gibson-branded Schaller six-in-line tuners, and Dirty Fingers™ humbucker™ in the bridge position, all of which contribute to its distinct look and tonal character. 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

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Medium Jumbo (Original Frets)

Nut Material

Plastic

Nut Width

43.18 mm / 1.7 in

Inlays

Acrylic Dot

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck

Body Style

Double Cut

Body Shape

Q Series

Body Material

Mahogany

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

None

Finish

Chrome

Bridge

Gibson Prototype Roller Bridge and Tremolo

Tuning Machines

Gibson Branded Schaller Six In-Line

Pickguard

5-ply Black and White

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

2-ply Bell

Control Knobs

Black Top Hat

Switch Tip

Black

Jack Plate Cover

Black

Plastic Parts

Black

Strap Buttons

2 - Aluminum

Pickup Covers

None

Neck Pickup

Single Coil (3.08k DC Resistance)

Middle Pickup

Single Coil (4.20k DC Resistance)

Bridge Pickup

Dirty Fingers Humbucker (15.62k DC Resistance)

Controls

Master Volume, Master Tone; Mini Toggle Switch (Coil Split, Bridge Humbucker)

Pickup Selector

5-way Toggle

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