{"product_id":"1998-howard-roberts-fusion-semi-hollow-cherry-red-w-ohsc","title":"1998 Howard Roberts Fusion III Semi-Hollow Cherry Red w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoward Roberts was a professional musician and educator with a career spanning over 4 decades. In that time he recorded solo albums, was a member of the Wrecking Crew \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eworking along side artists such as Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, recorded some of the most famous movie and TV themes of the 1960s, and founded the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. The Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion was Roberts' second signature guitar with the company launched in 1979 offering playability and sonic improvements through its own iterations. The semi-hollow construction improved feedback issues and the 14 7\/8\" wide laminated maple body, down from 16\", enhanced player comfortability regardless of position. A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e tune-o-matic bridge provides more stability than the violin style with fine tuning performed with the 6-finger tailpiece and Gibson Deluxe keystone tuners. In an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e instant this instrument's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide a broken in feeling that is nearly impossible to put down. Upgraded Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickups with individual tone and volume controls allow for a wide range of sonic possibilities to be explored and is capable of crossing genres seamlessly. Original Gibson branded hardshell case included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 33 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48683459641536,"sku":"C-90098102","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/2072\/7200\/files\/IMG_0323.jpg?v=1785434260","url":"https:\/\/guitar-villa.com\/products\/1998-howard-roberts-fusion-semi-hollow-cherry-red-w-ohsc","provider":"Shop Guitar Villa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}