The 1980 Gibson ES-347 is a classic electric guitar that offers a unique blend of features. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its specifications:

1. Body and Construction:

   • Semi-hollow design with a laminated maple body.
   • Double cutaway shape for easy access to upper frets.
   • Bound ebony fretboard with 22 jumbo frets and inlaid pearl block position markers.
   • Original brass nut for sustain and resonance.

2. Neck:

   • 3-piece maple neck with an ebony fingerboard.
   • 24.75-inch scale length.
   • 1.679-inch nut width.
   • Mother-of-pearl block inlays.

3. Pickups and Electronics:

   • Two Gibson humbuckers for versatile tonal options.
   • Coil-tapping feature to switch between single-coil and humbucker sounds.
   • Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone, 3-way pickup selector, and a coil-tapping toggle.

4. Hardware:

   • Gibson tulip tuning keys.
   • Black pickguard.
   • Schaller tunomatic bridge and stop bar tailpiece.

5. Overall Performance:

   • The ES-347 delivers a brighter tone and excellent sustain compared to other models.
   • Its coil-tapping capability expands its sonic palette.
   • A versatile choice for players seeking both vintage warmth and modern flexibility.
   • This specific example has two cracks in the back of the guitar shown in the last picture.