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1958 Gibson ES-175
Man oh man, this is a fun one. We’re talking about a virtually all-original 1958 Gibson ES-175 (right down to the curlicue pickguard) with the original Gibson Lifton case, PAF pickup, tuners, bridge—on and on. We’ve gone over this one with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is in order, and we’re very happy to say this one is on the up and up! It plays like butter with a chunky C neck, and the PAF screams when you dig in, and purrs when you don’t. More mojo than you can shake a pick at! It’s in amazing condition to boot (but please, keep those boots away from this vintage ES-175).
This is the kind of Gibson history you want to keep close at hand, at all times.SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.625 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Mahogany, Mahogany Add to Compare1979 Gibson Johnny Smith, Maple/Spruce
Certifiably cool, calm, and collected: our 1979 Gibson Johnny Smith cuts a fine figure in your hands, and dresses your tone in pure velvet with a Kent Armstrong humbucker. Our repair team recently went over this archtop from tuners to tailpiece, removing the original corroded pickguard and pickup and replacing the former with a matching vintage guard, and the aforementioned Armstrong humbucker. Vintage vibe is further maintained with the inclusion of an 1/8” jack for the pickup, mounted right to the pickguard with volume and tone knobs (cable included).
We’re talking serious juice. The trebles are dripping with it, and the bass does some kind of miracle work with note definition that cuts cleanly through the mix with smoothness and expansiveness. The setup? Butter is tough by comparison. Such a well-preserved Johnny Smith is not to overlooked!
Other spellings: gibsen, givson, johny smith, jonny smith
Add to Compare1936 Gibson ES-150 Charlie Christian & EH-150 Amp
Once again Al Petteway landed a king-size catfish, and now he’s passing the fork (two forks in this case) onto you guys. We’re talking about the deadly combination of a 1936 Gibson ES-150 and a 1936 Gibson EH-150—both original, both Charlie Christians, both the perfect complement to the other.
The ES-150 is in great shape with a fast setup and hard V neck. That Charlie Christian pickup gives up the equivalent of a 32oz porterhouse steak in juicy tone. All the knobs work fine, only a minimum of play wear on the top (considering this beauty is over 80!), and it even comes wrapped up in its original case. When plugged in to the EH-150, you better be prepared for a goosebump-raising experience. Al’s had this amp for almost four decades, and it’s still going strong.
We hate breaking up siblings, so these two are being sold as a pair. A rare opportunity to get both parts of the Gibson Charlie Christian package at the same time!
Add to Compare1992 Gibson BB King Lucille Maple (Laminate)/Maple (Laminate)
The late B.B. King is, and will always remain, one of the household names in blues. No less can be said for his guitar, Lucille, or Gibson’s long line of semi-hollow body ES345 guitars of the same name. We have here an excellent member of that long line of excellence: a 1992 Lucille in cherry red with Ebony fretboard and Gibson Humbucker pickups. As per B.B. King’s specifications, this beast of a guitar is made of laminated Maple, with a 3-piece Maple neck and carved Spruce toneblocks for extra sustain. The setup is stellar, and the guitar is in overall mint condition, aside from some light scratches on the pickguard. The classic Gibson Varitone is installed, which attenuates the low frequency spectrum as you cycle up through its settings, yielding a variety of different textures yo can add to your sound. This guitar comes with the original hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Maple - Laminate, Maple - Laminate 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 Compare1978 Gibson Johnny Smith Maple/Spruce
Here we have a remarkably pristine 1978 Gibson Johnny Smith archtop that looks as though it never left the case. It was hardly ever played and looks one year old, not decades old. It’s wide body is beloved by jazz players for it’s full, rounded tone, and the playability of the neck is exceptional. Add to that the single cutaway, incredible sunburst, and art deco styling, and you’ve got the flagship of the vintage Gibson archtop line.
Add to Compare2005 Gibson ES-335 Maple in Cherry! DOT!
Few guitars can match the Gibson ES-335 for sheer star power. It’s been seen in the hands of guitarists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, B. B. King and session legend, Larry Carlton (who has his own 335 Signature model). This 2005 Gibson ES-335 was owned by jazz player Ted Shumate, so it’s was selected by a pro for it’s tone, it’s one of the good ones! Kept in great condition and recently setup by John Buscarino, this is not your average 335!
Add to Compare1962 Gibson Barney Kessel Maple/Spruce
There’s a lot to like about this 1962 Gibson Barney Kessel model. Its famous namesake was of course one of the most highly regarded jazz guitarists of his era – playing on countless recordings by the very biggest names in the business – including Oscar Peterson, Sonny Rollins, Milt Jackson – and countless others.
The Kessel model is a nice jazz box with a slim neck and super fast action. It can get a wide range of tones from its humbuckers, but to our ears it fares best when played on the clean side. That said, a bit of overdrive sounds really great with this vintage beauty too. Its attractive double Florentine cutaway shape is finished in a very pretty cherry sunburst.
Add to Compare1946 Gibson ES-150 Maple/Spruce
Here’s another guitar that is nearly impossible to stop playing! Talk about fun! The Gibson ES-150 is a great vintage instrument, and a wonderful value too. This fine guitar plays great and was maintained by a professional luthier for many years. The superb P-90 neck pickup sounds great when banging out chunky jazz chords, and has excellent mid-range qualities to make single line playing leap out from the bandstand. For years ES-150 (Electric Spanish) was Charlie Christians guitar of choice.
Add to Compare2005 Gibson L4CES Mahogany/Spruce
This is a Custom Shop Gibson L-4 CES Archtop guitar. These are made from solid Mahogany for the body and carved Spruce top. This example from 2005 is near mint and obviously well cared for. The setup is perfect and it plays fast and easy. The acoustic voice is lively and plugged in it’s full and fat. A great Gibson design.
Add to Compare1999 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Dot VOS Limited Edition One of Only 250 Made Maple, Vintage Sunburst
This is the Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 DOT Reissue VOS Limited Edition. Not to be confused with other ’59 Reissues, this is one of 250 Limited Edition sunbursts ever made with the VOS treatment from Gibson. VOS guitars have a aged look and feel thanks to the satin finish, brushed pickup covers and bridge, etc It looks it’s reissue ‘age’ of 50+ years old, but of course is in mint condition. This guitar was actually made in the same molds as the original ’59 was. This is the finest reissue version of the 1959 ES-335 you will find. The MSRP on this model is $5649. From the Gibson webpage: This limited production model from Gibson Custom captures this desirable classic in greater detail than any ‘reissue’-style guitar previously produced. It is truly an instrument born in the image of its inspiration. Starting with the traditional plain laminated maple top, back and sides, with single-ply creme binding on both the top and back, the 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue is true to the original’s ’59 specs in almost every detail. Its one-piece, 24-1/2″ inch scale length mahogany neck features a long tenon, a 22-fret Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and a rounded ’59 neck profile. In addition to its period-correct look, the 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue recreates the legendary tone of the original model by utilizing a pair of Gibson’s renowned ’57 Classic humbucking pickups, which is the closest thing to original ‘PAF’ pickups on the market today. High-quality CTS volume and tone potentiometers with ‘bumble bee’ capacitors offer a fundamental electronics package, thus insuring the guitar’s unique tone is captured and delivered with the utmost accuracy and originality. Other traditional appointments include vintage tulip tuners, a holly headstock veneer and all nickel hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. This 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue in Antique Vintage Sunburst comes with a custom shop reissue case, certificate of authenticity and is strictly limited to just 250 guitars per finish.
Add to Compare1968 Gibson Super 400CES Curly Maple/Spruce
Here’s a vintage Gibson Super 400CES from 1968, the last year of the split block Fret Markers. This one is completely original but for the pickguard and updated bridge and the original parts are in the case. The big 18″ body of the Super 400 is the secret to it’s bold and powerful sound. This one has been lovingly cared for and has a great setup for easy playability. This is a classic in every way.
Add to CompareGibson Le Grand Archtop Flamed Maple/Sitka
From the Gibson website: From its graceful Venetian cutaway to its abalone enhanced inlays, the new Gibson Le Grand is a sight to behold. This distinctive looking guitar will soon be the instrument of choice in jazz circles. Other enhancements include a gold plated, individually fingered jazz tailpiece as well as adjustable bridge with abalone inlaid ebony bridge base. Gibson’s Le Grand guitar utilizes enhanced floating pickup technology which avoids deficiencies found with other floating pickup guitars. To deter feedback problems, Gibson has chosen to mount the pickup to the pickguard instead of the neck of the Le Grand, thereby producing the smooth mellow tone of a floating pickup without feedback problems. Comfort is engineered into this guitar by utilizing a sleek, lightweight peghead design. As a result, the Le Grand proves to be a well-balanced instrument that is both pleasing to look at and exciting to hear!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple Add to Compare1996 Gibson ES335 Historic Custom Shop 1959 Reissue Flamed Maple/Flamed Maple
The 1959 Dot ES335 is a classic known to vintage guitar fans everywhere. This historic reissue is a faithful recreation and offers players the chance to own a modern guitar in perfect condition that has the mojo of the past. This one has everyone’s favorite, the Tobacco Sunburst on figured Maple with creamy bindings and keystone buttons. This particular guitar plays beautifully and sounds amazing. It’s in near mint condition and ready for a new parnter.
Add to Compare1960-1961 Gibson Byrdland Maple/Spruce
This rare Byrdland comes from 1960, the first year they introduced the pointed Florentine cutaway. This blonde beauty is in great condition, the setup on this guitar is perfect and it plays like a dream. The Byrdland designs features a short 23.5″ scale which makes for easy reach and joyful bending. This one has that distinctive Byrdland sound and Al and I both love it.