Gibson MK-81 Acoustic
The Gibson MK series of guitars, was in my opinion Gibson's attempt to step into a more modern acoustic design. There were only a little over 400 MK 81 acoustics made, and the quality really shows. From the woods used - (rosewood back and sides, spruce top) , to the feel of neck, low action, and playability. It's an amazing instrument and represents Gibson quality of times long past. I'm impressed by the low action when playing it, and stunned that it doesn't buzz at all on any frets despite the low action and fret height (quite low)
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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