Gibson Marauder with Rosewood Fretboard 1975 - 1977 - Natural
The item pictured is the actual item you will receive!
At Texas Tone Factory, we take actual pictures of each instrument and make sure they are fully set-up and ready to play before we ship them. Each instrument goes through a multi-point inspection, followed by a set-up process by our Luthier.
This inspection Includes Cleaning and Refreshing all the parts of the instrument, Electronic, Pots, Switch, Jack, Frets And full Setup With low Action.
Gibson Marauder 1974-1975 | Vintage Electric Guitar
Serial Number: 967927
For sale is an original Gibson Marauder from 1974-1975, a rare gem from Gibson’s short-lived series aimed at blending classic Gibson tone with Fender-like playability. This guitar is in Very good vintage condition, showing typical wear for its age but with all parts functioning as they should.
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Gibson wanted to get in on the single coil, bolt on neck market place dominated by Fender. Fender was at the time owned by CBS and was producing a slew of really horrible instruments with a good one being a massive rarity. Gibson hired renowned guitar maker and pickup designer Bill Lawrence to help with this project.
The Marauder is a Les Paul shaped guitar, narrower in width than Bill Lawrence’s earlier L6-S (another rare and fabulous instrument despite Norlin). It has a bolt on neck and two humbuckers. The neck humbucker looks like one, except the coils are enclosed in a transparent plastic cover. The bridge noiseless single coil is angled like a Stratocaster bridge pickup but is actually a humbucker comprising two narrower than standard bobbins side by side. It definitely sounds more Strat like than Gibson like. There is a three way switch on the lower front bout and a single shared volume and shared tone control. Unlike most other Gibsons of the day and still, rolling off the tone, did not result in a volume drop and an sudden bullet to the head of the treble.
The neck is moderate C carve with a visible scarf joint to mount the headstock. The guitar has a Flying V like headstock with Kluson closed back tuners. The instrument I have for the article has the original Gibson Kluson-like tuners which is rare as most tuners of the day got swapped for the finer control and smoother action of Grovers. The stop tail is the generic string through Gibson stop tail and the bridge is called the Harmonica and was built by Schaller.
Condition:
- Cosmetic: There are some minor dings and scratches, as expected from a guitar of this age, but no major damage or structural issues.
- Hardware: Original hardware in good working order, with a nice patina that adds to its vintage charm.
- Playability: Recently set up with low action and smooth fretboard feel. Plays well with no buzzing or dead spots.
Why the Marauder?
The Marauder is a rare and underrated part of Gibson’s history, known for its unique combination of Gibson craftsmanship and Fender-style versatility. Perfect for players or collectors looking for a distinctive vintage guitar that stands out both in appearance and sound.
What’s Included:
- Original hardshell case
- Professionally packed and shipped with care.
Don’t miss your chance to own this vintage piece of Gibson history! Feel free to message me with any questions or for additional photos.
This is a used instrument and does show some signs of slight use, but has been fully tested and functions as expected. Please take a moment to review our pictures, as they accurately portray the true condition of the instrument.
*For your protection all purchases over $99 will be shipped signature required and Full Insurance.
You are buying a quality instrument made of wood. Each instrument goes through a pre-shipment inspection to ensure you are getting a great quality instrument. However, please keep in mind when instruments are shipped, they can endure temperature changes as well as doing the "shipper shuffle" and therefore minor adjustments may be needed to set up the instrument to your personal preferences after receiving it.
Local Pickup: Katy Area
Check & Follow our Social media!!!
@TexasToneFactory
Every Week we update our Inventory with Vintage - Exotic & high end Gear.
-All Items are GUARANTEED to arrive in described condition for full refund will be issued. All guitars are fully insured and we will deal with any claims.
-Texas Tone factory has CITES Master File and Certificates will be issued when and where needed. Also Declaration Friendly.
We are musicians just like you and we want to help you Grow Your Passion®
The item pictured is the actual item you will receive!
At Texas Tone Factory, we take actual pictures of each instrument and make sure they are fully set-up and ready to play before we ship them. Each instrument goes through a multi-point inspection, followed by a set-up process by our Luthier.
This inspection Includes Cleaning and Refreshing all the parts of the instrument, Electronic, Pots, Switch, Jack, Frets And full Setup With low Action.
Gibson Marauder 1974-1975 | Vintage Electric Guitar
Serial Number: 967927
For sale is an original Gibson Marauder from 1974-1975, a rare gem from Gibson’s short-lived series aimed at blending classic Gibson tone with Fender-like playability. This guitar is in Very good vintage condition, showing typical wear for its age but with all parts functioning as they should.
-
Gibson wanted to get in on the single coil, bolt on neck market place dominated by Fender. Fender was at the time owned by CBS and was producing a slew of really horrible instruments with a good one being a massive rarity. Gibson hired renowned guitar maker and pickup designer Bill Lawrence to help with this project.
The Marauder is a Les Paul shaped guitar, narrower in width than Bill Lawrence’s earlier L6-S (another rare and fabulous instrument despite Norlin). It has a bolt on neck and two humbuckers. The neck humbucker looks like one, except the coils are enclosed in a transparent plastic cover. The bridge noiseless single coil is angled like a Stratocaster bridge pickup but is actually a humbucker comprising two narrower than standard bobbins side by side. It definitely sounds more Strat like than Gibson like. There is a three way switch on the lower front bout and a single shared volume and shared tone control. Unlike most other Gibsons of the day and still, rolling off the tone, did not result in a volume drop and an sudden bullet to the head of the treble.
The neck is moderate C carve with a visible scarf joint to mount the headstock. The guitar has a Flying V like headstock with Kluson closed back tuners. The instrument I have for the article has the original Gibson Kluson-like tuners which is rare as most tuners of the day got swapped for the finer control and smoother action of Grovers. The stop tail is the generic string through Gibson stop tail and the bridge is called the Harmonica and was built by Schaller.
Condition:
- Cosmetic: There are some minor dings and scratches, as expected from a guitar of this age, but no major damage or structural issues.
- Hardware: Original hardware in good working order, with a nice patina that adds to its vintage charm.
- Playability: Recently set up with low action and smooth fretboard feel. Plays well with no buzzing or dead spots.
Why the Marauder?
The Marauder is a rare and underrated part of Gibson’s history, known for its unique combination of Gibson craftsmanship and Fender-style versatility. Perfect for players or collectors looking for a distinctive vintage guitar that stands out both in appearance and sound.
What’s Included:
- Original hardshell case
- Professionally packed and shipped with care.
Don’t miss your chance to own this vintage piece of Gibson history! Feel free to message me with any questions or for additional photos.
This is a used instrument and does show some signs of slight use, but has been fully tested and functions as expected. Please take a moment to review our pictures, as they accurately portray the true condition of the instrument.
*For your protection all purchases over $99 will be shipped signature required and Full Insurance.
You are buying a quality instrument made of wood. Each instrument goes through a pre-shipment inspection to ensure you are getting a great quality instrument. However, please keep in mind when instruments are shipped, they can endure temperature changes as well as doing the "shipper shuffle" and therefore minor adjustments may be needed to set up the instrument to your personal preferences after receiving it.
Local Pickup: Katy Area
Check & Follow our Social media!!!
@TexasToneFactory
Every Week we update our Inventory with Vintage - Exotic & high end Gear.
-All Items are GUARANTEED to arrive in described condition for full refund will be issued. All guitars are fully insured and we will deal with any claims.
-Texas Tone factory has CITES Master File and Certificates will be issued when and where needed. Also Declaration Friendly.
We are musicians just like you and we want to help you Grow Your Passion®