1981 Gibson ES-347 Left-Handed, Serial Number: 82941056
Gibson ES™ models have seen several evolutionary changes since the debut of the ES-150 in 1936. In 1978, the ES-347 debuted as an alternate to the ES-345 with its Varitone and stereo outputs. The ES-347 replaced the Varitone with a coil-tap switch, along with some aesthetic updates, and remained popular throughout its run into the 1990s. The appreciation for this unique ES model continues today.
This extraordinary 1981 ES-347 Left-Handed guitar is in excellent New Old Stock (NOS) condition, right down to the original plastic on the pickguard. This instrument is in a near-mint state with no appreciable play wear, finish wear, or hardware tarnishing. It is a chance to own a true time capsule from 43 years ago and includes its original hardshell 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 December 12, 2024.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple
Binding Single-ply; Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple
Body Shape ES-347
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Side Laminated Maple
Top Laminated Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-piece Maple
Nut Material Brass
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Original Series 7 1542 k ohms
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Coil Tap Toggle Switch
Neck Pickup Original Series 7 1530 k ohms
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Speed
finish Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black and White
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Gold Posi-Lok
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece TP-6
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply ES-347
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gibson-branded Schaller Quick-cranking
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0038
Case Original Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1981 Gibson ES-347, Left-Handed, Tobacco Sunburst
Gibson Certified Vintage 1981 Gibson ES-347, Left-Handed, Tobacco Sunburst
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1981 Gibson ES-347 Left-Handed, Serial Number: 82941056
Gibson ES™ models have seen several evolutionary changes since the debut of the ES-150 in 1936. In 1978, the ES-347 debuted as an alternate to the ES-345 with its Varitone and stereo outputs. The ES-347 replaced the Varitone with a coil-tap switch, along with some aesthetic updates, and remained popular throughout its run into the 1990s. The appreciation for this unique ES model continues today.
This extraordinary 1981 ES-347 Left-Handed guitar is in excellent New Old Stock (NOS) condition, right down to the original plastic on the pickguard. This instrument is in a near-mint state with no appreciable play wear, finish wear, or hardware tarnishing. It is a chance to own a true time capsule from 43 years ago and includes its original hardshell 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 December 12, 2024.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple
Binding Single-ply; Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple
Body Shape ES-347
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Side Laminated Maple
Top Laminated Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-piece Maple
Nut Material Brass
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Original Series 7 1542 k ohms
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Coil Tap Toggle Switch
Neck Pickup Original Series 7 1530 k ohms
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Speed
finish Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black and White
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Gold Posi-Lok
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece TP-6
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply ES-347
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gibson-branded Schaller Quick-cranking
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0038
Case Original Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
