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1946 Gibson J-45 Mahogany/Sitka
There really is nothing quite like that vintage Gibson tone and this 1946 J-45 is a prime representation of what all the commotion is about. Strong, woody basses and crisp, cutting trebles combine with bold, bawdy mids for that quintessential Gibson sound. It is impossible not to have your heart melted by this one. Something about the classic combination of Mahogany and Spruce just feels warm and invigorating as you sit down and play. Blues and bluegrass tunes are equally at home with this one and it has plenty of projection and volume to ensure that everyone in the crowd hears you. These are fewer and farther between these days, so be sure and try it out before it’s too late!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.81 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany Add to Compare1943 Gibson J-45 Banner Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
There is something truly magical about playing a great old Gibson, this 1943 J-45 is like a time machine. It takes you on a trip with every one of its dings and scuffs, a dark bar in New York with this ding perhaps? or a lush medow with this one? who knows how many heartbreaks and happy moments this guitar has seen. The war time Gibson tone is in full standing here, deep dark woody basses align with quick and snappy trebles. This guitar has had a life and it really shows up in the wonderfully mature voice, what a fantastic instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare2006 Gibson L-7 Master Museum Flamed Maple/Sitka
Ren Ferguson has built up a reputation over at Gibson that rivals that of the late, great Lloyd Loar. In 1992 Ren began hand making incredible Master Museum model instruments that receive higher and higher praises with each passing year.
Ren’s artistry and handiwork is evident in every aspect of the build. The Rococo stylings of the piece are seen in the ornately relief carved Sitka Spruce top and master grade Flamed Maple back, as well as the feather plume heel design and hand cut inlay adorning the fingerboard and headstock. This collector piece has excellent, dry sustain and thickness to the voice that make it one you’ll want to play just as much as look at. It is truly a singing work of art.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.69 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.03 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple Add to CompareLate 40s Gibson LG-1 Mahogany/Spruce
Old instruments have a vibe to them that can’t be quenched. They have seen the years and miles pass before them and continued playing, strong as ever, into the modern era. And in the case of this Gibson LG-1, we are particularly glad that it made it into our hands. This ladder braced beauty has a beautiful burst finish that appears to have been oversprayed with a clear coat at some point in its past to preserve its integrity (and since has been played some more!). The Mahogany and Spruce pair perfectly for a boxy, bluesy sound. Try a fingerstyle blues, slide, or ragtime piece on this guitar and you’ll be sold on it then and there! Come get it before Al does!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany Add to Compare1995 Gibson ES-335 DOT Figured Maple/Flamed Maple
There is one thing for certain, the Gibson 335 holds a lofty position in the minds and hearts of many players, most people that have been through the shop recently and have seen this Gibson hanging up on the wall have had a story or two about their own 335. It is easy to understand why so many people have been partial to this model of guitar, it looks great, sounds great , and is quite versatile. From Rock to Jazz this guitar will be able to handle the job very ably. This is a 1995 ES-335-DOT in beautiful Curly Maple Top, back, and sides. This 335 definitely deserves to make some lucky player happy for many years to come.
Add to Compare1949 Gibson L-5 Birdseye Maple/Spruce
The Gibson L-5 is the genisis of great archtop guitars, it was the forerunner to the extremely popular Super-400, and inspired many changes in the way archtops were built. The L-5 was one of the first archtops to have a fully carved top and back, producing great tone and clarity. With its slightly smaller body, this L-5 has a bit more brighter tone and is easier to hold than its sibling the Super-400. This 1949 L-5 in Birdseye Maple and Spruce is in great shape with only slight wear on the top and back, incredibly impressive shape for its age. Tonally this guitar is smooth and buttery in the midrange with a bright and bell like treble section, all reined in with a tight and controlled bass strings.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce, Maple Add to Compare1950 Gibson Super 400 Birdseye Maple/Spruce
Here we have a true legend in the archtop guitar world, a 1950 Gibson Super-400. In 1950 the Super-400 was the high end of the Gibson archtop line, it had the largest body and boasted that beautiful full body sunburst. This is a model that went on to inspire many guitar builders past and present, the look and sound of the archtop would not be where it is today without the Super-400. This particular Super-400 is in incredible shape for its age, with only some minor dinging on the top and back, the action is butter smooth and fast, just like it would have been in 1950. Tonally this guitar is as good as it gets, the large body gives this archtop volume, power and richness where other archtops can tend to fall weak and flat. if you are playing some fast licks or some smooth jazz, this guitar will get you the sound you are looking for with beauty and tone.
Add to Compare1988 Gibson Chet Atkins CEC Black Mahogany/Cedar
Chet Atkins came to Gibson with the idea for this guitar, he wanted a solid body guitar that would not feed back on stage but still had a great acoustic sound. What Gibson came back to Chet with was this, the CEC model. It is a solid body nylon strung guitar with acoustic chambers to assist with the acoustic sound. This guitar has a nice smooth sound when plugged in, equiped with a volume and tone control, and the often over looked volume control for each individual string located in the body cavity. This will make a great performing guitar that is sure to provide you with many decades more enjoyment.
Add to Compare1918 Gibson L-3 Maple/Cedar
Here we have a 1918 Gibson L-3 with a Spruce top and Birch back and sides. This little prewar beauty has been incredibly well preserved with very little damage and just that great vintage charm. We think this L-3 is perfectly suited for blues and ragtime, it has that throaty growl that really lends something special to those styles of music. playability is as good as it would have been all the way back in 1918, smooth and fast. The big neck really sits in the hand nicely. This is a treasure of a guitar that has had no telling how much great music played into it, pick this one up and add a little of your own voice and history to it.
Add to Compare1968 Gibson Hummingbird Mahogany/Sitka
There are few guitars more suited to song writing than the Gibson Hummingbird. The Hummingbird has been used on countless songs over the years, in part because they record exceptionally well and because they play as smooth as silk. This is a 1968 Hummingbird made from Mahogany and Sitka Spruce with a well matured voice that is sweet and charming. From the bass to the trebles you will find that this guitar has an even tone perfectly matched for strumming and light fingerpicking. If you are looking for a mature guitar to inspire the songwriter in you, try giving this one a try, it won’t disappoint.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.44 in Nut Width 1.56 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany Add to Compare1932 Gibson L Century Maple/Adirondack (Red)
Here we have what may be on of the most recognizable guitars ever built, the Gibson L-Century. Sporting a MOTS fingerboard and headstock, with full body sunburst, this little guitar is a stunner that stands out in a crowd. Built from Maple and Adirondack Spruce, there is tone here that belies it’s small size, you can play through an old blues song and the folks in back will hear you just fine. We think this is a perfect blues box with its woody growl and crisp tonal quality.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple Add to Compare1957 Gibson J-200 Maple/Spruce
The Gibson J-200 is a legend in the American music scene, valued for its big, open sound and it’s ability to cut through the fray of a noisy setting. Picking up and playing this guitar, it’s easy to understand why this instrument is so sought after. This is a 1957 J-200, right from the heyday of this design. Built from lightly figured Maple and Sitka Spruce this time tested beauty has a crisp, clean tone that singer songwriters will fall over for. Strumming sounds out clear with a distinct presence from every string. This is a guitar sure to inspire the new generation with its old soul.
Add to Compare1952 Gibson J-45 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
The Gibson J-45 is one of the all time greats in the guitar world, it has the grand and open voice of a dreadnought without the muddiness that can happen with a large bodied guitar. Many players over the years have found the J-45 to be a perfect all around guitar, whether you are strumming, flatpicking, or fingerpicking, the J-45 can handle it all with gusto and grace. This J-45 has had some love put through it, it is apparent in the voice that this is a mature guitar just raring to produce sound with even the lightest touch. Just 2 owners in over 80 years!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.81 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to Compare1965 Gibson J-45 Mahogany/Sitka
This Beautiful Gibson Amber burst J-45 hits all of our vintage buttons. The time honored combination of mahogany and spruce gives this little sweetheart a great growl perfect for flatpicking. The finish has aged and crackled to a wonderful effect all over the body; The color of the amber burst is sweet and mellow. If you are looking for a great vintage Gibson, this is it!
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 24.6 in Nut Width 1.56 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany Add to Compare1960s Gibson Heritage Brazilian/Sitka
The kind of voice you get from a guitar like this Gibson? It’s what baby Dreadnoughts all want to grow up to sound like one day. Folks, this Heritage Dreadnought from 1967 has certainly grown up and matured into a fearsome cannon. Built like a tank with projection to match, this Heritage has Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top to fire out chords and single notes with ferocity. One strum, and you’re knocked off your feet–the sheer size of the voice! The Heritage Dreadnought has enormous scope, sustain for days, and an enveloping tone as dark and seductive as a moonless night. Played in for almost 50 years, she’s perfectly opened up; this one’s a real gem of a vintage Gibson. Solo arrangements are lush on this guitar, and when played in a group there’s no need to worry about not being heard. We know of some amplifiers that don’t have the air-pushing capabilities of this Heritage Dreadnought. If you’re looking for an enormous voice with rich, sumptuous sustain, look no further: the eagle has landed.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.31 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian
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.