Gibson MK-81 1978
Between 1975 and 1979, Gibson worked with Dr. Michael Kasha's acoustic theories for guitar and Luthier Richard Schneider's design applications to create a unique instrument for the Gibson acoustic lineup.
Dimensions:
* 11 3/4" Upper Bout
* 10 3/16" Waist
* 16 3/16" Lower Bout
* 20 5/32" Body Lenth
* 5 3/64" Body Depth
* 1 5/8" Nut width
MK-81 models were rosewood back & sides, ebony fingerboard with figured abalone block inlays & gold plated hardware. They had user applied pick guards, replaceable seasonal saddles and multi-bound backs and tops (including red line highlights). There were 431 made.
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