The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.
General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Sixties Cherry
Relic or Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Serial Number: 150473
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Body:
Body Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape: Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
Top Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Gibson Crown
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Neck Binding: Cream
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: SlimTaper '60s C
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Electronics Notes: 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Hardware:
Bridge: ABR-1
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Knobs: Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointers
Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Saddle Material: Nylon
Switch Cap: Cream
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Black
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line Single Ring
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