U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979It IS a Les Paul. It is a Les Paul Artisan. they were made between 1976 and 1982.

If you get the serial number (on the back of the headstock) I can tell you exactly what vintage it is, date, and factory it came out of.

(Gibson's being made in Kalamazoo, MI and Nashville, TN during 1976-1982)

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]ARTISAN!! That's it... You kicked my ass very hard, your guitar knowledge is absolutely astonishing


BTW thank you all for saying how beautiful it is Indeed, it is gorgeous And... I think it's going to be my NEXT guitar, since my grandfa is going to quit soon of playing live, and I think I'll receive some of his musical stuff...


This is me with that beautiful LP Artisan:
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And this is my Hoffner VeryThin Standard back to back with the Artisan.... Which is better?
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Lovely guitar, it sounds really great... Moreover, I thought I had never played a Les Paul Now I can say that I almost OWN a Les Paul

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979The Artisan looks great. They were only made for 6 years. So while it might not be worth the same as a 1958-1960 LP, it will appreciate in value as there were not too many made.

I'd love to HEAR the thing. Sound clips?

And ask your Grandfather what the smaller switches do. Again, I don't think they are factory issue, which might hurt the value of the guitar but if it sounds and plays great... then that is all that really matters.

After all Andy Summers (the Police) Tele was bought with LOADS of aftermarket work and because HE played it... it's worth tons! (As are the Fender reissues of his Tele)

And like I said, if you send me the serial number, on the back of the headstock, I can tell you yet MORE about your lovely Artisan.

LOVE the inlays in the neck. Beauty!

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979PS - The Hofner may not be a vintage Strat or Les Paul but they have plenty of "vibe" and "character". Certainly a cool and I'd guess, pretty fun guitar to play.

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]ARTISAN!! That's it... You kicked my ass very hard, your guitar knowledge is absolutely astonishing


BTW thank you all for saying how beautiful it is Indeed, it is gorgeous And... I think it's going to be my NEXT guitar, since my grandfa is going to quit soon of playing live, and I think I'll receive some of his musical stuff...


This is me with that beautiful LP Artisan:
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And this is my Hoffner VeryThin Standard back to back with the Artisan.... Which is better?
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Lovely guitar, it sounds really great... Moreover, I thought I had never played a Les Paul Now I can say that I almost OWN a Les Paul

Originally posted by WojBhoyHa, between the Artisan and the Hofner, that IS a tough call. You m'man, are a lucky bastard lol. Value-wise, there's no doubt a big difference BUT they both look fantastic.

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]That's the point.

PS. I'm uploading some audio clips which I played a few ago. Some of them were played with the Artisan, some were not... But they all were played by me