Vintage 1980 Gibson GK-55 Tobacco Sunburst Electric Guitar. Pre Owned

Description: Gibson GK-55This one is a Beauty!!! Up for grabs is a Vintage 1980 Gibson GK-55 Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul that comes with it's original hardshell case. The Gibson GK-55 pre- dates the Gibson Invader although the instruments are quite similar. Tobacco Sunburst finish, mahogany Les Paul body shape, bolt on mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, 22 frets, 2 T-Top humbucking pickups, stop tailpiece, tune-o-matic bridge, cream colored plastic parts, Grover Rotomatic tuners. The original strap buttons have been replaced with StrapLock buttons. I do not have the original strap buttons. This is the way that I purchased it almost 9 years ago.This is a simplified version of the Les Paul 55 Reissue, but with the bolt-on neck, and some of the very first Dirty Fingers Humbuckers instead of the usual P90s. In addition, a very unusual design feature is the split-coil taper knob, which is an infinitely variable taper pot that dials in the desired ratio of HB / Single Coil from 100% down to 0. Check out YouTube for some interesting demo videos of what this monster is capable of doing This is a pretty neat specimen of Gibson history. This guitar was made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The GK-55 model was only produced for two years, 1979 and 1980. It is widely believed that only around 1000 total were produced.The guitar is a beast. Aside from the small patch of buckle rash and a tiny blemish by the upper strap button, It has only minor scratches and average player wear. It is a beautiful guitar. The neck on the guitar is smooth and fast. The frets are in good shape. Both pickups and controls are working as they should. Also, the original hardshell case is is in good condition as well with all latches working properly. Please see the photos and if you would like to request more specific photos or have any questions at all, please message me through ebay. This is your opportunity to own a wonderful specimen of a rare Gibson guitar. There are not many of these left and very few come up for sale. Brand GibsonModel GK-55Categories Solid BodyYear 1980Made In United StatesFretboard Material RosewoodColor Tobacco SunburstBody Material MahoganyRight / Left Handed Right HandedNumber of Strings 6-StringBody Shape Single CutawayNeck Material MahoganyBody Type Solid BodyBridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-BarPickup Configuration HH Model Family Gibson GK-55Scale Length 24.75"Number of Frets 22 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 2499.99 USD

Location: Vestal, New York

End Time: 2024-08-17T17:06:37.000Z

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