1981 Gibson ES-347 Left-Handed - SOLD - LEARN MORE


Finish:

$5,500.00

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