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2006 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 
Late 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 
1995 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.
1949 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 
1950 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.
1988 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.
1918 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.
1968 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 
1932 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 
1957 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.
1952 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 
1965 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 
1960s 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 
1978 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.
2005 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!