1977 Gibson Howard Roberts Artist Model Natural Flame Maple

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech, this Howard Roberts guitar is dialed in and ready for some session work. If you don't know who Howard Roberts is check him out and you'll be amazed. Known principally as a jazz player, Roberts was an L.A. session stalwart and played on countless hit records and movie scores. He was the real deal and worthy of some digging into history if you're unacquainted with his genius. This artist-model guitar is mostly original including the signature electronics. Comes with non-original hard shell case. In Very Good vintage condition with normal wear and tear for an instrument of this age, including scratches, nicks, dings, and general aging of parts and finish. Overall the guitar presents well as a vintage instrument. See below for more details and specifications:

ABOUT HOWARD ROBERTS:

Howard Roberts is the most listened-to guitarist in contempory music despite the fact that not all listeners know his name. Roberts' unique position is a manifestation of being one of the most sought-after musicians playing on motion pictures, television and in recording studios. Besides his many fine albums, he is a sideman on thousands more. He averaged 3,000 sides per year for more than a decade covering all styles of music.

Roberts has been heard in concert and on recordings as a solo artist and with every major name in jazz -- Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Sonny Stitt, Wardell Gray, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Grusin, Tom Scott, Julian Cannonball Adderly, Dave Brubeck, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, to list only a few. Howard has had numerous themes and scores written for his improvisation, one of which is Johnny Mandel's "Shadow of Your Smile" from the film "The Sandpiper". At the same time, he was recording with Elvis Presley, The Jackson Five, The Supremes, Rick Nelson as lead guitar establishing his influence in the formative years of recorded rock n' roll. To say Roberts has changed the way people hear music would be an understatement.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headstock with Fancy Gold Mother of Pearl Inlays

Original Gold Gibson Tuners by Schaller

Original 1 11/16" Synthetic Nut

3-Piece Flame Maple Neck with 25.5" Scale Length

Neck Depth .81" at First Fret and 1.25" at Twelfth Fret

22 Original Wide Low Frets in Good Condition

Ebony Fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Slotted Block Fret Markers and 12" Radius

Original Gibson Humbucker with Inductor-Based Tone Controls

Adjustable Ebony Bridge and Inlaid Base and Fancy Gold Tailpiece with Engraved "Howard Roberts" Rosewood Insert

Laminated Flame Maple Body with Signature Oval Soundhole and Gloss Natural Finish

Weight 6 lb 14 oz

Non-Original Hard Shell Case

Serial Number 06188411

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