Nice piece, nice price.....

jdgm

Looks good to me....early Gibson LP Artisan, 2 pickups, on ebay.

I like, I have GAS.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GIBSON-LES-PAUL-ARTISAN-1976-RARE-3-500/323521895617?hash=item4b53685cc1:g:yK4AAOSwgPBb1YhZ:rk:1:pf:0

Whaddya think?

jimmyguitar

That’s expensive for that model imho, especially for a three pickup one, walnut finish and weighing 11lb! I’ve seen the more desirable 2 pickup ebony finish ones for £2.5k

jdgm

Thanks for the info - it is a bit high but they are getting rare, especially one that hasn't had various mods or holes drilled into it.  Perhaps the seller would take a near offer.

It's always been one of my dream Les Pauls - along with the 25/50.

Interesting you say the 2pu ebony ones are more desirable, why is that?