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1979 Gibson S-1
Estimated price for orientation: 1 100 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String Model: S-1 Dexterity: Right-Handed MPN: Does Not Apply Model Year: 1979 Body Type: Solid UPC: Does not apply
Garrett Park Guitars1979 Gibson S-1For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1979 Gibson S-1. This S-1 is in fairly nice shape and its unique shape and tones have made it popular with players that are looking for something a little different. Comes with a gig bag this guitar is setup and restrung and is ready to play. Tuners were changed to Grovers but the originals are included.Gibson started producing the S-1 in mid-1974, but released it on the market in 1974. Its production lifespan was 1974-1980. Like the , the S-1 was an attempt to break through into the guitar market. It too consisted of a flat -like body with a maple neck bolted on. Unlike the Marauder, however, the S-1 featured three "see-thru" single-coil pickups designed by , with fairly elaborate circuitry to generate and single-coil pick-up sounds. Just like the Marauders, the S-1 all had Schaller made "Harmonica" ("tune-o-matic" style) bridges and the standard Gibson stopbar tailpiece. The S-1 had one 2 way toggle switch and a "chicken head" 4 position rotary switch. This 4 way rotary switch made it possible to use the pick-ups in 4 different ways: 1) neck + middle, 2), middle pick-up + bridge pick-up, 3) all three together, and 4) the neck and bridge out of phase. In the down position the 2 way toggle switch bypassed the entire 4 position rotary switch circuit and made one straight connection to the bridge pick-up, which resulted in a sound that was pretty close to that of the Fender Esquire (Telecaster in bridge only position). The potentiometers are volume and tone. The sound was similar to that of a or a . The Gibson S-1 was initially endorsed by and of , as well as . Serial Number: 72889552Photos of actual guitar (no stock photos).Please call, chat, or email for more information... GARRETT PARK GUITARSSince 1991 Located in Annapolis, Maryland USAStore Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Sunday)NEW - USED - VINTAGE - GEARHard to Find Items - Give us a CALL and we'll make an eBay listing for you!CONTACT USSometimes we don't get your eBay messages so contact us directPhone: 410-571-9660 Google Garrett Park Guitars for our Home Page!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model: | S-1 |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Model Year: | 1979 | Body Type: | Solid |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Garrett Park Guitars1979 Gibson S-1For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1979 Gibson S-1. This S-1 is in fairly nice shape and its unique shape and tones have made it popular with players that are looking for something a little different. Comes with a gig bag this guitar is setup and restrung and is ready to play. Tuners were changed to Grovers but the originals are included.Gibson started producing the S-1 in mid-1974, but released it on the market in 1974. Its production lifespan was 1974-1980. Like the , the S-1 was an attempt to break through into the guitar market. It too consisted of a flat -like body with a maple neck bolted on. Unlike the Marauder, however, the S-1 featured three "see-thru" single-coil pickups designed by , with fairly elaborate circuitry to generate and single-coil pick-up sounds. Just like the Marauders, the S-1 all had Schaller made "Harmonica" ("tune-o-matic" style) bridges and the standard Gibson stopbar tailpiece. The S-1 had one 2 way toggle switch and a "chicken head" 4 position rotary switch. This 4 way rotary switch made it possible to use the pick-ups in 4 different ways: 1) neck + middle, 2), middle pick-up + bridge pick-up, 3) all three together, and 4) the neck and bridge out of phase. In the down position the 2 way toggle switch bypassed the entire 4 position rotary switch circuit and made one straight connection to the bridge pick-up, which resulted in a sound that was pretty close to that of the Fender Esquire (Telecaster in bridge only position). The potentiometers are volume and tone. The sound was similar to that of a or a . The Gibson S-1 was initially endorsed by and of , as well as . Serial Number: 72889552Photos of actual guitar (no stock photos).Please call, chat, or email for more information... GARRETT PARK GUITARSSince 1991 Located in Annapolis, Maryland USAStore Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Sunday)
NEW - USED - VINTAGE - GEAR
Hard to Find Items - Give us a CALL and we'll make an eBay listing for you!CONTACT USSometimes we don't get your eBay messages so contact us directPhone: 410-571-9660 Google Garrett Park Guitars for our Home Page!