SOLD 1978 Gibson G3 - $1700 Shipped

Incredibly hard to find in recent years, especially in this shape. I’m reluctant to sell, but it doesn't get the playing time it deserves.

1978 Gibson G3, SN: 73118077
Alder with Ebony finish and maple neck/board
Period correct original black pickup covers over Bill Lawrence single coils
Period correct original Gibson logo-ed Schaller M4 tuners.
Original bridge cover
Weight: 9 lb 8 oz
Nut width: 1 ⅝”

Serialized on November 7th, 1978, it’s one of only 259 ebony G3s shipped that year (The Gibson G3 Bass Guitar >> FlyGuitars).

One small nick on the back of the neck just behind the 9th fret. Small dings on upper horn and lower bout (see images). In excellent condition, it plays like a dream with nice action, minimal fret wear, and all electronics functioning as they should. Three position pickup switch activates:

• neck/middle in humbucking configuration
• bridge/middle in humbucking configuration
• all three in what Gibson coined a "buck-and-a-half" configuration

Sounds great in any configuration, but really has its own “voice” with all three engaged.

OHSC is worn but fully functional with all latches, hinges, and handle as they should be. Duct tape is keeping the tolex seams from further separating….

$1700 shipped/insured CONUS. No trades. Thanks for looking.

 

Price drop bump -
$1850 shipped/insured CONUS. Thanks for looking.