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Gibson S1 Electric Guitar With Hard Case 1978
Estimated price for orientation: 725 $
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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 Model: S-1
I AM AWAY FOR BUSINESS, BACK NEXT WEEKEND ANY ITEM SOLD WILL BE DESPATCHED TUESDAY 18th DUE TO EASTER BREAKScratches and wear to the body but plays and sounds great.The Gibson S-1 was an electric guitar, made by the Gibson Guitar Corporation.Gibson started producing the S-1 in mid-1974, but released it on the market in 1974. Itsproduction lifespan was 1974-1980. Like the Gibson Marauder, the S-1 was an attempt tobreak through into the single-coil guitar market. It too consisted of a flat Les Paul -like bodywith a maple Flying V neck bolted on. Unlike the Marauder, however, the S-1 featuredthree "see-thru" single-coil pickups designed by Bill Lawrence, with fairly elaborate circuitryto generate humbucking and single-coil pick-up sounds. Just like the Marauders, the S-1all had Schaller made "Harmonica" ("tune-o-matic" style) bridges and the standard Gibsonstopbar tailpiece. The S-1 had one 2 way toggle switch and a "chicken head" 4 positionrotary switch. This 4 way rotary switch made it possible to use the pick-ups in 4 differentways: 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 bypassedthe entire 4 position rotary switch circuit and made one straight connection to the bridgepick-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 Gibson S-1 was initially endorsed by Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards of The RollingStones, as well as Carlos Santana. Both the Marauder and S-1 were phased out in early 1980, to be replaced by the brandnew Gibson Sonex.Very versitile sounding guitar.
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| 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 |
| Model: | S-1 |
I AM AWAY FOR BUSINESS, BACK NEXT WEEKEND ANY ITEM SOLD WILL BE DESPATCHED TUESDAY 18th DUE TO EASTER BREAKScratches and wear to the body but plays and sounds great.The Gibson S-1 was an electric guitar, made by the Gibson Guitar Corporation.Gibson started producing the S-1 in mid-1974, but released it on the market in 1974. Itsproduction lifespan was 1974-1980. Like the Gibson Marauder, the S-1 was an attempt tobreak through into the single-coil guitar market. It too consisted of a flat Les Paul -like bodywith a maple Flying V neck bolted on. Unlike the Marauder, however, the S-1 featuredthree "see-thru" single-coil pickups designed by Bill Lawrence, with fairly elaborate circuitryto generate humbucking and single-coil pick-up sounds. Just like the Marauders, the S-1all had Schaller made "Harmonica" ("tune-o-matic" style) bridges and the standard Gibsonstopbar tailpiece. The S-1 had one 2 way toggle switch and a "chicken head" 4 positionrotary switch. This 4 way rotary switch made it possible to use the pick-ups in 4 differentways: 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 bypassedthe entire 4 position rotary switch circuit and made one straight connection to the bridgepick-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 Gibson S-1 was initially endorsed by Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards of The RollingStones, as well as Carlos Santana. Both the Marauder and S-1 were phased out in early 1980, to be replaced by the brandnew Gibson Sonex.Very versitile sounding guitar.