Chiyoda-ku, Japan
About this listing
We have received a Gibson Howard Roberts Custom manufactured in the 1970s. Howard Roberts left behind numerous legendary performances as a jazz and session guitarist. In the 1960s, Epiphone released his signature model, and he switched to Gibson in the 1970s. Including the Custom model wefve just received, there were four different models available at the time, which shows how much effort Gibson was putting into this line back then. Production of the Custom began in 1973, and based on its serial number, the guitar wefve received was manufactured between 1974 and 1975. The laminated maple body is 3? inches thick and 16 inches wide, making it a comfortable size to hold. The neck is a three-piece maple design, common on many models from the 1970s. The volute on the back of the headstock also evokes the era. It is equipped with Schaller keystone-style tuners, which bear the gGIBSONh engraving. The headstock features luxurious flower inlays, and the position marks have a unique shape. The soundhole is a slightly smaller oval shape, and the tailpiece is an original style engraved with the words gHoward Roberts.h A tailpiece similar in style to the Trini L?pez model is also fitted here. The most distinctive feature of this model is its controls. It features an unusual configuration of one volume and two tone controls for the single pickup mounted at the neck end. Each tone control has a different effect, allowing the player to fine-tune the sound to their preference. There are traces indicating that the tuning pegs were once replaced with a different type. Overall, it shows signs of wear appropriate for its age, such as scratches, dents, and cracks in the finish; however, it has been inspected and fully adjusted by a professional repair technician since its arrival, and it is in excellent playing condition. The original pickguard is included. Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use Serial Number: 406830 Year of Manufacture: 1974?1975 Country of Manufacture: USA Case: Hard case Accessories: Pickguard Weight: 3.04 kg Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right?no problems Remaining Fret Height: No issues; sufficient fret height String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret Nut width: 43.0 mm Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.6 mm Scale: 628 mm (24.75") RADIUS: 305 mm (12") Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, neck straightening, fret leveling * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity. These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives. * This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time. We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.Accessories: Please confirm the picture.Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supplyThe voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.Please note!All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your countryWe will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.More information please confirm our shop policy.
PriceR$18,807.56
+ R$6,741.06 Shipping
