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1929-1933 Gibson Nick Lucas Special, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
Rare is an understatement when it comes to this extraordinary Gibson Nick Lucas, crafted sometime between 1929 and 1933. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, this guitar is a true gem from Gibson’s golden era.
Adding to its story, based on our research it appears to have been retopped by Gibson in the 1960s. This meticulous work not only explains the pristine condition of the finish but also gives insight into subtle details like the sunburst style on the top, the differences in binding between the top and back, and the laminated bridge plate—features that were not typical of Gibson’s 1930s build practices.
At its core, this is a prewar Nick Lucas Special—a rare and iconic model—with the coveted combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, a 12-fret neck, and an ornate headstock inlay. To date, only a handful of Brazilian Rosewood Nick Lucas models with 12-fret necks have ever surfaced, making this one of the rarest examples of an already legendary instrument we’ve ever seen.
This Gibson Nick Lucas combines historical significance with undeniable beauty and tonal prowess. A collector’s centerpiece with a unique voice to match.Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, vintage, heirloom,
$26,000 Add to cartScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 1940’s Gibson LG-2, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
What a treat this guitar is. From what we can tell, this late-1940s Gibson LG-2 is full of vintage magic. Here’s your chance to own a legendary small-body Gibson in remarkable condition, with minimal modifications and a very approachable price. Built with Mahogany back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top, it delivers that classic Gibson voice — warm, woody, and full of character.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, kalamazoo, lg, blues, folk, sunburst
$5,200 Add to cartScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 1984 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Kahler Tremolo/Wine Red Finish
From 1984, here’s a Gibson Custom Les Paul dressed in a rich Wine Red finish, with block fret markers and the iconic Gibson Custom headstock inlay. At first glance, it’s everything you’d expect from a classic Les Paul — but look closer, and you’ll find something unexpected: a legendary Kahler tremolo system at the bridge.
Outfitted with a locking nut and fine tuners, this setup lets you dive-bomb and shred like you’re playing a Jackson Dinky, while still enjoying the unmistakable sustain and heft of a true Les Paul Custom.
The tuners are another unique touch — a collaboration between Gibson and Schaller. These speed tuners eliminate the need for a peg winder during string changes, adding a touch of practicality to the performance-minded build.
Whether you’re into classic rock, heavy metal, or anything in between, this guitar delivers. A perfect fit for passionate collectors and shred-heads alike — this one’s calling your name.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, classic, norlin.
Audio sample here: https://cdn.dreamguitars.com/2025/04/1984-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-od.mp3
1952 Gibson ES-350, All Maple
1952 Gibson ES-350, all maple. What a blast from the past—this guitar is the quintessential jazz archtop/hollowbody. In seriously amazing condition, dual P-90 pickups and an incredible neck carve. This is precisely the guitar everyone tries to recreate; it represents the golden era of jazz boxes. It truly doesn’t get much better than this. All original except for the tuners. Grab it while you can!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, team built, kalamazoo
1995 Gibson J-250, Curly Maple/Bearclaw Spruce
From Elvis Presley to Marcus Mumford, the Gibson J-250 has virtually always been a part of our musical zeitgeist. This presentation model from 1995 exemplifies why that is. With its jumbo body, stunning maple back, sides, and neck, and a bearclaw spruce top, it’s a masterpiece of design and sound. The full neck profile complements the full-body feel and resonant tone.
Featuring cloud inlays on the fingerboard and the iconic mustache bridge, this is the quintessential Gibson acoustic guitar. Whether it’s the heartfelt country lamentations of George Jones or the percussive modern fingerstyle tapping of Billy McLaughlin, this guitar finds a home in anyone’s musical journey.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Figured 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Mahogany/Maple
Player-grade B-stock 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Mahogany body with a Maple cap—this guitar has loads of mojo, evident in its wear and patina. Equipped with PAF-style humbuckers, it’s a versatile instrument that can hold its own whether you’re into classic rock or jazz fusion. This axe deserves a place in your collection.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, 70’s, classic, team built
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple, Mahogany 1958 Gibson ES-175 D, All Maple
All the way from 1958, we have a Gibson ES-175D. This sunburst hollowbody beast is crafted entirely from Maple, with a Mahogany neck and a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. The ‘D’ in the name designates dual pickups, both of which are original PAF humbuckers. This guitar is all original and carries all the mojo and vibes you’d expect from an instrument of this vintage, especially in the condition it’s in. It’s no surprise that this was the go-to axe for many of jazz guitar’s greats.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, vintage, classic, Patent Applied For, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass, archtop
1951 Gibson J-45, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
The ‘Workhorse,’ introduced in 1942, the Gibson J-45 has been an iconic staple in the guitar and music world. Instrumentalists and songwriters alike have repeatedly made this axe their main tool for work in the studio or on stage. We have this specimen from 1951, featuring the classic combination of Sitka Spruce and Mahogany. With over 70 years of play time, it makes for one legendary-feeling instrument.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, vintage, sunburst, j45, 8846-6
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 2009 Gibson R9 Limited Edition 50th Anniversary DaPra Standard Reissue Les Paul
A prime time example of the Gibson Custom Shop on their A game. We’ve got one of the rare Vic DaPra Les Paul 50th Anniversary 1959 Reissues in the shop from 2009, rendered with a supremely striking sunburst over Maple top, Mahogany body, weighing in a little under nine pounds. COS Bourbon Fade burst looks gorgeous, set off by cream bindings, pickguard, and pickup hardware.
Other keywords/misspellings – fingerstyle, lp, 991684, humbucker, duane simpson
1999 Gibson Les Paul “Old Hickory”
Like playing a piece of American history, this 1999 Gibson Les Paul, “Old Hickory” is more than just an electric guitar; it’s an homage to the enduring legacy of rock and roll, captured in the grain of one extraordinary instrument.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, poplar, humbuckers, grover.
1972-1975 Gibson SG Special Mahogany
Here we have a classic SG from Gibson Guitars. Solid 1970s vibe with mini humbuckers, currently set up for slide. Blues-Rock Dream!
Other keywords: 1970s, duane simpson, electric guitar,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany 1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar, Maple/Spruce
Amazing. This is among the rarest, and finest, Gibson mandolins we’ve had the pleasure of hosting: a 1923 F-5 Lloyd Loar. All original, right down to the virzi inside, and still in great playing shape today, 100 years later. That in itself is amazing–this beauty is still going strong! This ’23 Loar comes to us with serial number 72857, carved body of Maple body with Spruce top, light sunburst finish, smooth tuner operation and weighs in just over two pounds.
The Loar era has forever changed the definition of the American mandolin, and here we have a pristine example of his early magic that’s inspired so many generations of builders and players.
Check out this link through Mandolin Central to learn more about the provenance of this piece of Gibson history: http://www.mandolincentral.com/lloyd-loar-mandolin-zeibarth
Other keywords: loyd, f5, f 5, verzi, drew matulich, f-style
SOLD Read moreScale Length 13.937 in Nut Width 1.063 in String Spacing 1.531 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple 1991 Gibson L-4 CES Master Model, Mahogany/Spruce
Black as night and sweet as sin. This 1991 Gibson Master Model L-4CES is a tall, dark drink of water with a wide range of tones under the hood. Warm neck position down to a quacky bridge position with strong motown vibes; it does it all, and so well at that. Mahogany body with Spruce top, three-way toggle, twin humbuckers, and gold hardware throughout. Parallelogram position markers, 1 1/16″ nut width, tortoise-style pickguard.
Other keywords: duane simpson, fingerstyle, jazz, arch top
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany 2001 Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery, Flamed Maple/Spruce
This 2001 L-5CES Wes Montgomery is a powerhouse, elegantly appointed and set up for glassy playability. Maple body with Spruce top, ’57 Classic PAF humbucker plus gold hardware, and being from 2001 this has Jim Hutchins‘ signature at the label. Looking for a classic Gibson L-5? The Wes Montgomery will do quite nicely.
Other keywords: duane simpson, fingerstyle, arch top, jazz, 23021003
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flamed 1936 Gibson L-00, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Friends, you won’t want to put this one down for a heartbeat. It’s dried out and woken up so much since 1936, this Gibson L-00 weighs next to nothing but packs a powerful, expressive, and frankly loud! voice that works great for fingerpicking, and honestly a fair bit of flatpick work too. Quick and energetic, it’s practically humming. Mahogany back and sides plus Adirondack Spruce top and tiger stripe pickguard, original finish, a recent refret for excellent playability, and replaced Kluson-style tuners for modern tuneability (originals included with case).
Other keywords: 1477, l00, loo, parlor, parlour, adriondack, sunburst
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in - 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.281 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany
The home of Gibson electric guitars today is “Gibson USA,” built in 1974 in Nashville specifically for the production of Gibson’s Les Paul guitars. Although the entire guitar industry went through a slump in the late ’70s, the spirit of innovation remained strong at Gibson. In response to a growing demand for vintage stylings, Gibson tapped its rich history and reissued the dot-neck version of the ES-335 in 1981 and the flametop sunburst Les Paul in 1982. At the same time, two legendary guitarists joined Gibson- B.B. King in 1980 with the Lucille model and Chet Atkins in 1982 with his new concept of a solidbody acoustic guitar.Gibson world headquarters moved to Nashville in 1984 with the closing of the Kalamazoo plant. The financially troubled company was rescued in January 1986 by Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman, and the new owners quickly restored Gibson’s reputation for quality as well as its profitability.Today’s Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. The models whose designs have become classics-the ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, SGs and Les Pauls-are a testament to Gibson’s wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson’s close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from King, Atkins and jazz greats Howard Roberts and Herb Ellis, plus new Les Pauls made to the personal specifications of rock stars Jimmy Page and Joe Perry. In 1994, Gibson’s Centennial year, the new Nighthawk model won an industry award for design, setting the stage for a second hundred years of Gibson quality and innovation.