Gibson Les Paul Artisan, made in USA in 1977 (dated by the serial; 3 of the 4 pots are also dated 1977). - Walnut finish, maple top, mahogany back, 3-piece maple neck - Ebony fingerboard with heart-and-flower pearl inlays, script-logo headstock - Three gold-covered Super Humbucker / Series VII pickups, fine-tune tailpiece, gold hardware - Nut width 42.8 mm (measured), slim taper neck profile - Weight approx. 4.74 kg Included: guitar and hard case (rocket case). Originality: pickups and pots appear original. Frets and nut appear original. No obvious replaced parts found by the shop. A paper note (likely resistance values) is taped to the back of a pickup. The 3 screw holes of the toggle switch cavity cover have been re-drilled slightly off the original position. Condition: Used vintage instrument. - Heavy belt-buckle wear on the back with an area of finish loss in the center - Pen-tip size dings, scratches and scuffs over the body; pick scratches on the pickguard - Pickup covers, bridge and tailpiece show plating wear, discoloration and corrosion (especially the neck pickup cover) - Rust on escutcheon screws, height screws, fine-tuner dials and tailpiece studs (all function fine) - Small chips on top of the control knobs; small crack at a truss rod cover screw hole - Small marks on the back of the neck, one deeper ding behind the 11th fret; string marks on the headstock - Tuners and fine tuners turn a little stiff but tune accurately - Original low "fretless wonder" style frets, about 60% remaining, no local dents. Truss rod has room in both directions - Output and all controls work properly Shipping: Ships from Japan by EMS with tracking and insurance, carefully packed. Photos show the actual item. Please review all photos before purchase. International Buyers - Please Note United States: we ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). For orders up to US$2,500 we pay the US import duties and taxes, so there is nothing further for you to pay on delivery. Orders above US$2,500 require a formal customs entry; any duties, taxes and clearance charges on those orders are the buyer's responsibility. All other countries: import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs conditions differ from country to country. If you are unsure how import duties or taxes apply in your country, please contact us before buying and we will do our best to help. Thank you for your understanding.