1981 Gibson XRI in Goldburst

[fuzztone]

Just saw this 1981 XR1 Goldburst on ebay Looks nice

 

From Gibson wiki

 

The XR 1 is the prelude to the Les paul studio. The studio came out in 1983, and so the XR1 ran from 81-83. It is also arguably better due to weight difference and the flexibility in pickup selection.

 

Specifications(provided by Gibson Europe service)

 

Colour : Tobacco Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst, or Goldburst

 

Neck Specificatons : Three peice laminated maple contruction, width at fingerboard nut 1+11/16th", Rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, Chrome plated individual machine heads, Gibson truss rod, XR1 truss rod cover, 22 frets, 24+3/4" scale length

 

Body Specifications : Laminated mahogany body with maple top, single venetian cutaway, adjustable chrome plated Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar, two open coil Black and white (zebra) pickups: high output 'Dirty fingers' with individual volume and tone controls, Coil tap switch, no binding on body, neck or headstock, body size: length 17+3/8", width 12+3/4", depth 2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bzja]

I like it, since I was playing through the 80's it's nostalgia for me. It has that 80's vibe to it. Is this something you are looking to purchase?

[photon9]

I own an '82 XR-1. It's a really good guitar. Heavy as a cinderblock but great round tones. The coil tap allows a lot of versatility. Plays really good. Nice chunky neck. The tuners on mine are a little below average but serviceable. I've had people make reasonable offers for it on a couple occasions, but I'm never getting rid of it 'cuz it's a gift from my Dad and I plan to keep it in the family forever.

[fuzztone]

I like it, since I was playing through the 80's it's nostalgia for me. It has that 80's vibe to it. Is this something you are looking to purchase?

 

Maybe,it would look nice with my Goldburst LPC and Goldtop R7)