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1979 - Gibson Maurader - RARE RARE RARE
Estimated price for orientation: 950 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Model Year: 1979 Model: Maurader Features: Duckbill Fader Body Color: Brown
Don't play enough and downsizing living quarters. Bought this used in the late 90s at a guitar store on Sunset in Hollywood, CA. A great little guitar with an interesting tone and set of features."Unfinished" color scheme, this body does darken over time - there is no paint or laquer on it. Neck is in good shape with some cigarette burn marks near tuning heads. Pickup configuration is: Humbucker in the neck, "Stacked Single-coil' at the bridge...with ability to FADE (not switch) between via the 'duck-bill fader. My understanding is that these guitars, originally conceived of as beginner's guitars were made from the base core of a Les Paul body, and a Flying V neck. Gives the guitar great LP sustain and heft, with the speedy playability of a V. Plays well, could use a tune-up and good cleaning - mandatory on all guitar purchases in my book.Long rumored to have all been smashed by Paul Stanley...these were the guitars Kiss would quickly swap out their Les Pauls for, then smash these on stage as they were less expensive.Comes as-is - no case or strap. If shipped, handling fee covers a cardboard guitar box and packaging. Shipping fees additional. Local pickup preferred.This guitar was always either in my home or rehearsal space....I only gigged with it 2-3 times. Item for sale locally - Listing may be removed at any time
Description
Brand: | Gibson | Model Year: | 1979 |
Model: | Maurader | Features: | Duckbill Fader |
Body Color: | Brown |
Don't play enough and downsizing living quarters. Bought this used in the late 90s at a guitar store on Sunset in Hollywood, CA. A great little guitar with an interesting tone and set of features."Unfinished" color scheme, this body does darken over time - there is no paint or laquer on it. Neck is in good shape with some cigarette burn marks near tuning heads. Pickup configuration is: Humbucker in the neck, "Stacked Single-coil' at the bridge...with ability to FADE (not switch) between via the 'duck-bill fader. My understanding is that these guitars, originally conceived of as beginner's guitars were made from the base core of a Les Paul body, and a Flying V neck. Gives the guitar great LP sustain and heft, with the speedy playability of a V. Plays well, could use a tune-up and good cleaning - mandatory on all guitar purchases in my book.Long rumored to have all been smashed by Paul Stanley...these were the guitars Kiss would quickly swap out their Les Pauls for, then smash these on stage as they were less expensive.Comes as-is - no case or strap. If shipped, handling fee covers a cardboard guitar box and packaging. Shipping fees additional. Local pickup preferred.This guitar was always either in my home or rehearsal space....I only gigged with it 2-3 times. Item for sale locally - Listing may be removed at any time