1980 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion Tobacco Sunburst w/OHSC

1980 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion In Tobacco Sunburst Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Small Dings, Marks, And Scratches Visible Throughout

Factory Second

Extra Mounting Ring Hole In Bridge Pickup Position (Possibly The Cause For 'Second' Designation)

Hairline Fracture On Back As Shown, Appears Stable 

Made In USA

Hollowbody Archtop With Laminate Maple Back, Sides, And Top

3-Piece Maple Neck With Ebony Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

Tim Shaw Patent Number Humbucker In Neck Position, Tarback Humbucker In Bridge Position

Nashville Tune-O-Matic Bridge With Fine Tuning Tailpiece 

Dual Volume / Tone Controls With Black Speed Knobs

Pickup Selector Toggle Switch

Gibson Tuners With Keystone Buttons

24.75" Scale Length

1.65 " Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.78"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.00"

Weighs 8lbs 8oz

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case (Replaced Handle), Original Bill Of Sale And Gibson Manual

The Howard Roberts Fusion is a distinctive semi-hollow electric guitar introduced by Gibson and designed in collaboration with jazz guitarist Howard Roberts.

It features a semi-hollow body construction that blends elements of a full archtop jazz guitar with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid-body instrument. Typically equipped with humbucking pickups, a comfortable neck profile, and a slightly smaller body size than traditional jazz boxes, it was built to handle a wide range of styles—from smooth jazz to fusion, rock, and studio work.

Known for its warm, articulate tone and versatility, the Howard Roberts Fusion became popular among session players who needed a guitar capable of covering multiple genres. Later versions (Fusion II and III) refined the design, but all remain appreciated today as unique, high-quality vintage Gibson instruments with a strong jazz heritage and modern flexibility.