1977 GIBSON SUPER 400C

The queen of Archtops! Launched in 1934, the Super 400 was sold for $400, hence its name. Still in production, the price has risen somewhat…
The cutaway became an available option in 1939, with the model name “Super 400 Premiere”, but eventually became Model C for “Cutaway”. In the 1950s, the Super 400 began to receive pickups, with a thicker top to reduce feedback. This model is the Super 400 CES (Cutaway Electric Spanish). This rare Super 400 C from 1977 is in very good condition and reminds us of the way high-end guitars were made just before the Second World War. A highly sought-after DeArmond Rythm Chief 1100 Gold has been added to electrify the guitar in the best possible way. The original tuners have been replaced by Grover Imperial. Very good overall condition, with a few traces of wear typical of a 48-year-old guitar.


1977 GIBSON SUPER 400C SPECS

Instrument Archtop Guitar

Brand Gibson

Model Super 400C

Finish Sunburst

Handedness Right

Made In Year 1977

Top Spruce

Back and Sides Maple

Neck/Fingerboard Maple/Ebony

Bridge Material Ebony

Tuners Non original Grover Imperial

Neck Profile C

Neck Depth 1st – 10th 21,5 mm / 0.846″ – 24,6 mm / 0.968″

Scale Length 25.5″

Nut Width 44 mm / 1.732″

Weight 3,175 kgs / 7 lbs

Electronics DeArmond Rythm Chief 1100 Gold (16,50 k )

Modifications Non original vintage style Pickguard with Volume & Tone Pots

Case Gig Bag

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Super 400C
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1977
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Sides Material
  • Maple
Model Sub-Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Series
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Maple
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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