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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Basswood
Body Shape U-2
Body Styles Double Cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 24
Frets Medium Jumbo (Original Frets)
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Plastic
Nut Width 43.1mm / 1.7in
Profile Medium D
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Humbucker 87k DC Resistance
Controls Master Volume with Push Button Bridge Pickup Coil Tap (Not Push Pull; Push Only), Master Tone
Middle Pickup Single Coil 588k DC Resistance
Neck Pickup Single Coil 527k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector Three Mini Toggle On/Off (One Per Pickup)
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Licensed Floyd Rose
Control Knobs Black Speed
finish Black
Jack Plate Cover Black
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers None
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Black
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic Six In-Line
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0061
Case Original Gibson Black Rectangle Hardshell
Headstock Gibson US-1 Scimitar
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo (Flying V-Style)
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1987 Gibson U-2, Ebony
Gibson Certified Vintage 1987 Gibson U-2, Ebony
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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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Basswood
Body Shape U-2
Body Styles Double Cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 24
Frets Medium Jumbo (Original Frets)
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Plastic
Nut Width 43.1mm / 1.7in
Profile Medium D
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Humbucker 87k DC Resistance
Controls Master Volume with Push Button Bridge Pickup Coil Tap (Not Push Pull; Push Only), Master Tone
Middle Pickup Single Coil 588k DC Resistance
Neck Pickup Single Coil 527k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector Three Mini Toggle On/Off (One Per Pickup)
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Licensed Floyd Rose
Control Knobs Black Speed
finish Black
Jack Plate Cover Black
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers None
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Black
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic Six In-Line
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0061
Case Original Gibson Black Rectangle Hardshell
Headstock Gibson US-1 Scimitar
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo (Flying V-Style)
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
