1978 Ibanez Artist 2681 – Bob Weir Professional Model

1978 Ibanez Artist 2681 – Bob Weir Professional Model

| Complete with Original Hard Case

This is the legendary "Cowboy Fancy"—the 1978 Ibanez Artist 2681, a professional-grade masterpiece famously associated with Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. Crafted during the absolute peak of Japanese guitar innovation, this model was designed to provide the endless sustain, intricate tonal switching, and ornate beauty required for marathon psychedelic rock sessions.

The Weir Legacy & Construction

The 2681 was built to be a high-performance machine. This example is in excellent playing condition, offering the stability and precision that Ibanez became world-renowned for in the late '70s.

• Body: A resonant Mahogany core topped with a thick, beautifully grained Carved Ash top.

• Neck: A rock-solid 3-piece Maple set-neck designed for maximum sustain and warp resistance.

• Fingerboard: Premium Ebony fingerboard, providing a fast, glassy playing surface and a sharp, articulate snap to every note.

• Aesthetics: Features the signature "Vine of Life" style headstock inlay and the iconic scalloped "Cloud" tailpiece.

Tone & Versatility

Equipped with the original Super 80 "Flying Finger" humbuckers, this guitar delivers a massive, high-output sound that stays remarkably clear even under heavy gain.

• The "Tri-Sound" Capability: Many 2681 models feature the mini-toggle switches that allow for series/parallel/coil-tap switching, providing the vast "Swiss Army Knife" tonal palette Bob Weir made famous.

• Gibraltar System: The massive Gibraltar bridge is anchored into a sustain block, ensuring every vibration from the strings is transferred directly into the body.

Original Hardshell Case Included

Finding a 2681 in this condition is rare; finding one with its original factory-correct hardshell case is even harder. The case is in excellent shape, ensuring this investment-grade vintage instrument remains protected and maintains its maximum value.

Specifications at a Glance:

• Year: 1978

• Model: Artist 2681 (Bob Weir Professional)

• Body: Mahogany with Carved Ash Top

• Neck: 3-Piece Maple (Set-neck)

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Hardware: Original Gold (with authentic vintage patina)

• Pickups: Ibanez Super 80 "Flying Fingers"

• Condition: Excellent playing condition, professionally set up.