1986 Gibson US-1 Prototype - SOLD - LEARN MORE


Finish:

$7,999.00

1986 Gibson US-1 Prototype, Serial Number 80986900

As the 1980s saw an evolution in guitar design toward sleeker aesthetics, faster playability, and versatile electronics, Gibson introduced the US-1 to appeal to modern rock and fusion players. This rare 1986 US-1 Prototype represents Gibson’s effort to combine high-performance features with the brand’s renowned craftsmanship. The poplar body with Chromyte (balsa) added, the maple top and back, the 25.5” scale length, and split-diamond inlays make it a unique entry in Gibson’s lineup, with a lightweight design that plays and sounds incredible.

The back of the headstock bears a “Gibson Original Prototype” decal, confirming its pre-production status. The instrument has almost no checking, with light nicks and dings throughout. The middle pickup was weak and has been expertly rewound by Gibson’s Pickups Product Manager, Jared Brandon. It retains its original Grover® Mini Rotomatics® tuners, Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, and push-button coil tap for versatile tonal options. 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

22

Frets

Medium Jumbo (Original Frets)

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

43.6118 mm / 1.717 in

Inlays

Mother of Pearl Split Diamond

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck

Body Style

Double Cut

Body Shape

US-1

Body Material

Poplar Core with Chromyte (Balsa) Added

Top

Maple

Back

Maple

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

Balsa Core

Finish

Gold

Bridge

Nashville Tune-O-Matic

Saddle Material

Brass

Tailpiece

Stop Bar

Tuning Machines

Grover Mini Rotomatic, Six In-Line

Pickguard

None

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

2-ply Bell

Control Knobs

Black Speed

Plastic Parts

Black

Strap Buttons

2 - Gold

Mounting Rings

Black

Pickup Covers

None

Neck Pickup

Single Coil (5.24k DC Resistance)

Middle Pickup

Single Coil (4.20k DC Resistance)

Bridge Pickup

Humbucker (8.84k DC Resistance)

Controls

Master Volume with Push Button 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