Gibson Marauder is a Gibson electric guitar manufactured from 1974 to 1979 . [1] This is the shortest release series among all-body Gibson guitars . Only the only Gibson Marauder model was sent to the conveyor in 1974 . [1] This model is Gibson’s attempt to destroy Fender’s dominance over bolted singles and guitars. Gibson Marauder originally sold for $ 400. [one]
| Gibson Marauder | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1974 - 1979 |
| Design | |
| Body | whole |
| Neck mount | bolted |
| Materials | |
| Body | maple, alder, mahogany |
| Vulture | maple |
| Overlay | rosewood, maple |
| Hardware | |
| Tailpiece | Tune-o-matic |
| Pickups | 1 rotated single in the middle and 1 humbuck near the neck, three-position switch, 1 tone control and 1 volume |
| Available colors | |
| Ebony, Natural, Natural Satin, Tobacco Sunburst, Wine Red | |
Model Features
The Gibson Marauder has a single-cut body , bolted maple neck , and a Flying V -style neck . [2] The Gibson Marauder case could be made of alder , maple or mahogany . [2] The overlay was made either from rosewood (early models) in the tradition of Gibson , or from maple (later models) in the Fender style with twenty-two frets . [2] All maple pads were punched inlaid . [2] Many Marauder models had a trapezoid inlaid overlay. [2]
Marauder also has custom-made Billy Lawrence sensors sealed in epoxy film . [2] This feature, which was considered advanced for its time, was and still remains the best quality of this guitar . The guitar also has 1 humbucker near the neck and 1 single with a metal coating, mounted at an angle to the string holder . [2] This feature closely resembles the Fender Telecaster . As a result, the sound of the model was closer to Fender guitars than to Gibson .
Early models had a three-position switch on the bottom of the chassis to use one or both of the sensors . [2] Later models were equipped with a rotary potentiometer to control the sound of two pickups . [2] In even more recent Marauder models, a potentiometer was located between the volume and tone controls. [2]
All Marauder models featured a Tune-O-Matic cord holder and locking gauge , as well as closed pegs and traditional Gibson belt mounts. [2]
In published reviews, the guitar was described as heavy and durable, but with weak pickups .
Due to the bolt connection of the neck and the unusual characteristics inherent in the Fender models, Gibson Marauder was not successful among guitarists . It was already too much for Fender to be liked by Gibson customers, and too much for Fender users to prefer Gibson to enjoy playing the guitar . After sluggish sales , Gibson Marauder was discontinued in 1982 . [2] She, however, is seen in terms of hardness as an unusual, vintage guitar . [2]
Between 1976 and 77, Gibson launched the Marauder Custom , with premium finishes and design details. [2] In addition, starting in 1976, Gibson began producing the Gibson S-1 , reminiscent of the Marauder in appearance, but with three single pickups . It also turned out to be unpopular, and its production ceased at about the same time as Marauder .
Contact Kiss Group
Marauder was heavily advertised by the rock band Kiss in the 1970s . Gibson with this group went so far as to call the Marauder the “Kiss Ax.” There was a subscription model by Paul Stanley called “Midnight Special,” signed by Paul on the top. He and Ace Freilly actively photographed with Gibson Marauder , but never played them live. In a 1975 open-air performance , you can see Paul Stanley playing his “Midnight Special” during the performance of the song “Deuce” (Before the Midnight Special video appeared on YouTube , Paul Stanley can be seen on all three Kiss music videos with a guitar Gibson L-6S , not like Marauder ). Stanley also used them at the end of the concert for the final smash of guitars.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 History of Marauder
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Description of Marauder