The year 1994 was a big one for Gibson, representing its 100th anniversary, and the company wanted to “do it big”. Promotional material issued to “valued collectors” announced the Gibson Centennial Collection, and told anxious buyers that “this is an opportunity which is offered once in a lifetime so don’t wait another hundred years!”

Only 100 of each guitar model was produced with some of the most elegant enhancements offered by a guitar manufacturer to that date. Originally these guitars sold for $10,000.00 US funds. The Special Limited Edition appointments included:

– 11 pt. Diamond on the Gibson headstock logo

– 5 pt. Diamonds on 22 carat gold plated top hat knobs with embedded 100 year anniversary logo

– Six 5 pt. Diamond jeweled and Sterling Silver serial number embedded on the tailpiece

– Real Mother of Pearl inlays including 12th fret inlay saying “100th Anniversary 1894 1994"

– Each guitar numbered in series from 1894 to 1994, signifying Gibson’s 100 years.

– 22 carat gold plated anniversary Orville Gibson coin embedded on the back of the headstock

– Silk screened anniversary headstock cover

– Hand-tooled REAL leather case, complete with 100 year bag protector

– Hand-tooled embossed leather strap with 100 year anniversary logo

– Personalized framed picture of each individual guitar for the purchaser

– Silk ribbon with 100th Anniversary logo

– Diamond, 14 carat gold signet ring with Gibson 100 Year Anniversary logo 

- Certificate of Authenticity