1978 Gibson Les Paul Artisan and 1982 Gibson Les Paul Artisan

[mikeslub]

I've had both of these in my collection for a long while. The 1982 is fairly rare, white (yellowed with lacquer) with black binding. Both are killer geetars, fun to play. And such ornate headstocks and fretboards!

 

[Bob Womack]

Rare as hen's teeth.

Bob

 

[J.D.]

I've never seen a white one with black binding, nor did I know such configuration exists. Thanks for sharing.

I've seen a number of sunbursts but have only handled one, which I recall was exceptionally heavy. I do like the ornate inlays though.

 

[mikeslub]

I've never seen a white one with black binding, nor did I know such configuration exists. Thanks for sharing.

I've seen a number of sunbursts but have only handled one, which I recall was exceptionally heavy. I do like the ornate inlays though.

Yes, they definitely weren't looking for the lightest mahogany back then!

 

[Andy56]

So, so beautiful ladies...... congrats!!

 

[Strings Jr.]

Very nice!! I always loved the Artisans.
Looks like the '82 was made in Nashville??
I understand keeping everything original, but I never was a fan of the top-adjust bridge. But I do like the "crank" tuners!!

 

[mikeslub]

Very nice!! I always loved the Artisans.
Looks like the '82 was made in Nashville??
I understand keeping everything original, but I never was a fan of the top-adjust bridge. But I do like the "crank" tuners!!

Agree - I never adjust with the top-adjust bridge, but they don't harm anything. Keeping them original is important IMHO.

 

[Progrocker111]

Wow, the black binding, first time i am seeing this.

These are often the heaviest Les Pauls, even more than Customs from this era. Do they sound similar?

 

[El Gringo]

Agree - I never adjust with the top-adjust bridge, but they don't harm anything. Keeping them original is important IMHO.

You mean the TP 6 Bridge ?

 

[El Gringo]

2 very beautiful Artisans . I love the (Alpine ? ) white with the black binding . That is super cool and reminds me of a CBS era Fender Custom Telecaster (which is Olympic white body I believe ) with the black binding , double bound alder body . ( I bet you have one of those ? )

 

[jb_abides]

I was very much aware of these and other Slub rarities... from the 'prime time' of my magazine drooling!

Good to see things like these have found good homes

 

[Stephens]

Those inlays! ??

 

[catawompus]

Looks like I got your cousin:

 

[Morlock]

Nice. I like different inlays.

 

[SpencerD]

Man, I knew a dude who had a 1978 model that looked like that one. The inlays were freaky cool back then ---- It was a great guitar for sure. It was stolen in 1981, I haven't thought about that one for a long time.

 

[LP_C_D]

Nice !

 

[Okctodd]

Looks like I got your cousin:

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Can I have those boots? Please.

 

[catawompus]

Can I have those boots? Please.

You can. But you wouldn't want them. Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote a song about them: That Smell. If that don't turn you off, I'm expecting offers.

 

[Okctodd]

Lol. You know how Jeff Skunk Baxter got his nickname, he wore cowboy boots but no socks!

 

[catawompus]

Lol. You know how Jeff Skunk Baxter got his nickname, he wore cowboy boots but no socks!

I'm actually old enough to remember him.