Super Versatile Original, Limited Production Gibson Double Cut!!

2008 Gibson Longhorn Double Cut Electric Guitar

November 2008 Guitar of the Month

With Period Correct Gibson Hard Combo Case Pictured

Beautifully Flamed Trans Blue Maple Top

A Pleasure To Play At Only 6 Pounds 11 Ounces

NO Cracks, Breaks, Changes Or Repairs

Frets: 22

Nut Width: 1.70"

Scale Length: 24.75"

Neck: .845@1st Fret & .899@12th Fret (measured with my caliper)

Electronics: All Original With Active EMG's & LR Baggs Piezo Bridge

PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws.. If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!

Here's The Run Down:

This is a Clean 2008 Gibson Longhorn Double Cut Guitar of the Month that was played some over the years, but taken care of very well. There will be average flaws here and there that may consist of light scratching, scuffs, a few dings, etc... but still very respectable overall (see pics). NO cracks breaks, repairs or refinishing! I tried to take really good pics, so you can judge for yourself (see pics). The most notable flaw would be where the finish reacted/melted to a rubber cushion, on a custom guitar stand at the heel as pictured. This can definitely be hidden, but we elected to leave it alone. There is very little fret wear and nothing I would classify as actual buckle rash. The original gold hardware is in really good shape showing minimal fading. The original EMGs & Piezo pickups scream in this lightweight monster and it plays amazing from one end of the finger board to the other! All electronics operate perfectly. If your looking for a super cool, light weight, limited production and great playing Gibson USA Double Cut, this would make a great addition to your collection!

Description From Gibson:

Gibson USA’s Guitar of the Month for November ’08, the Longhorn Double-cutaway has an appealing body design that incorporate slightly extended, asymmetrical cutaways on a solid chunk of mahogany topped with a beautiful AA figured maple top.

The level of detail continues with its white three-ply binding around the body and headstock, which not only adds beauty to the guitar, it adds bump protection as well. And the improvements don’t end there. The Longhorn is loaded with the legendary EMG-85 active humbuckers. The EMG-85 actives deliver tone, power, and performance for all styles of musicians. The innovation continues on with a special designed L.R. Baggs piezo pickup located underneath the Tune-o-matic bridge. This gives guitarists the option of either blending the two sounds together or using them separately, thus allowing players all types of sonic capabilities. Gibson Employing a pair of EMG 85 pickups and an LR Baggs piezo pickup shows the company isn’t afraid to think outside the box. Innovated ideas like the detailed unique-style flowerpot headstock inlay add to the beauty and definition of detail. The flowerpot inlay dates back to the early 1900s which several of Gibson’s rare historic mandolins and archtops employed. The Gibson USA Longhorn guitar is limited to just 1,000 instruments.

The neck is a solid-one-piece mahogany with Gibson’s established ’50s rounded profile, topped by an ebony fingerboard with white acrylic small-block fretboard inlays created specifically for the Longhorn. Also in keeping with tradition is the headstock’s flowerpot inlay.

Design:
Gibson’s pioneering spirit has no boundaries, and nowhere is this more evident than in Gibson USA’s – Longhorn Double Cut. This soon-to-be-classic features Gibson’s newest body design, consisting of slightly extended, asymmetrical cutaways on a solid piece of mahogany, topped by a beautiful AA figured maple top. White three-ply binding around the body and traditional headstock adds both beauty and protection to the guitar. A special-design L.R. Baggs piezo pickup has been added beneath the Tune-o-matic bridge to deliver outstanding acoustic simulation capabilities. A pair of EMG’s legendary 85 active humbuckers deliver incredible tone, power, and performance at all levels, while a new two-jack input, also from L.R. Baggs, offers separate outputs for both the piezo and humbuckers.

Neck:
The neck is a solid-one-piece mahogany with Gibson’s traditional ’50s rounded profile, topped by an ebony fingerboard with white acrylic small-block fretboard inlays created especially for the Longhorn. Also in keeping with tradition is the headstock’s Flowerpot inlay, which dates back to the early 1900s and several of Gibson’s historic mandolins and archtops. The fingerboard on the Longhorn is constructed from the highest grade ebony on the planet. The resilience of this dense and durable wood makes every fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The fret wire on the Gibson models is a combination nickel and silver alloy (approximately 80 percent nickel and 20 percent silver) specifically designed for long life and superior wear. The small block inlays on the new Longhorn Double Cutaway are a new inlay design from Gibson. They are a variation of Gibson’s more traditional larger block inlays, and give the Longhorn’s fingerboard a distinctly smooth look.

Body:
The joining together of a solid mahogany back and maple top is a time-honored tradition at Gibson, and a critical part of making the new Longhorn Double Cutaway. The formula employed to select the wood and dry it is just as important. On the Longhorn, the mahogany back is matched with a AA figured maple top, both of which are personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts.

Electronics:
The EMG 85 is one of most popular active humbuckers in the world, and rightfully so. Equipped with a bar-shaped Alnico V magnet and coils with separate outputs, the EMG 85 yields a warmer and more natural tone, and delivers balanced and uniform string response. The wide aperture of the coils produces a beefier low end and fatter top end, with loads of output that doesn’t get muddy. They can be used to play everything from classic rhythm and blues to heavy metal. The new, special-design L.R. Baggs piezo pickup is located under the Tune-o-matic bridge and offers a wide range of outstanding acoustic simulation capabilities. The Longhorn also comes equipped with a new two-jack input, also from L.R. Baggs, that offers separate outputs for both the piezo and the humbuckers, allowing for plenty of options to blend the two distinct sounds, or playing them individually. 

This Gibson Longhorn Double Cut sounds and plays amazing! If your looking for light weight with active electronics, this ones for you! Although I think its set up great, everyone has their own preferences. If your not happy with its set up, it will be your responsibility and cost to have it set up to your liking. The neck is straight and the truss rod operates as it should. Freshy and professionally set up with Super Slinkys. READY to rock out of the box!!

The Included Period Correct Gibson Hard Combination Case is also in great shape. Everything operates as intended. It may have marks and/or scuffs here or there from moving it around, but still a Factory Gibson Case in great shape and a perfect fit!

Everything operates as it should, and has never had, nor does it have any breaks or repairs unless noted above.

Make sure you view all of the pics and ask questions if you have any concerns before buying.

I will ship this item over seas, but you must contact me for a shipping quote before buying. You will be responsible for all shipping fees, customs fees, taxes, and any other fees involved with you receiving this item. You will be charged actual shipping cost. I do not inflate shipping fees. Shipping insurance is included with all sales. I will not ship this or any other item, anywhere other than the address listed on the sales record.