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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.
Body Style
ES
Body Shape
ES-347
Body Material
Laminated Maple
Top
Laminated Maple
Back
Laminated Maple
Side
Laminated Maple
Centerblock
Maple
Binding
Single Ply; Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Profile
D
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
3-piece Maple
Fret Count
22
Frets
Original
Nut Material
Brass
Nut Width
42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Block
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Finish
Gold
Bridge
Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
TP-6
Tuning Machines
Gibson-branded Schaller Quick-cranking
Pickguard
5-ply Black and White
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply ES-347
Control Knobs
Black Speed
Switch Tip
Cream
Plastic Parts
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - Gold Posi-Lok
Mounting Rings
Black
Pickup Covers
Gold
Neck Pickup
Original Series 7 (15.30 k ohms)
Bridge Pickup
Original Series 7 (15.42 k ohms)
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone; Coil Tap Toggle Switch
Pickup Selector
3-way Toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Original Hardshell
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal