Kalamazoo

Gibson ES-150D Electric Double Cutaway Archtop Walnut, 1974

On February 16, 2023 /

Here’s another rarity – the Gibson ES-150D, a double cutaway, full depth hollow body electric archtop built as late as 1974 at the unionized Kalamazoo plant during the Norlin years. Drawing inspiration from the venerable ES-150 model – introduced in 1936 with the ‘Charlie Christian’ pickup and built until 1956 – the Gibson ES-150D is unusual.

Vintage

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Gibson Les Paul DC Standard Limited Ocean Water Blue, 2016

On February 12, 2023 /

The Gibson Les Paul DC Standard (DC for Double Cutaway), sporting a lovely AA+ Flamed Maple top and Ocean Water Blue finish, was built during 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. For this limited run, 100 guitars were built in each of three colours – Cherry Sunburst, Wine Red and Ocean Water Blue.

Used

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Gibson SJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946

On February 10, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at a just-post WW2, Gibson SJ Slope Shouldered Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946 built in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Introduced in 1942, the Gibson SJ has stayed in production to the present day though sometimes with name changes, including the ‘Country Western’ name.

Vintage

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Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass Cherry 1969

On January 28, 2023 /

Built from 1961 to 1979, the dual pickup Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass was an upgrade to the single-pickup EB-0 that appeared in 1959. At the time, the Gibson EB series were very popular instruments used by top 60’s players, and they also became popular for genres like Reggae where a very full bass tone is desired.

Vintage

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Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Cherry, 1971

On January 28, 2023 /

Built from 1959 to 1979, the Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass was for a time a very popular instrument, with up to 22,000 sold. Gibson’s EB series basses were used by top 60’s players like the late Jack Bruce, Felix Pappilardi, Jermaine Jackson, Ronnie James Dio and for a time Rick Danko.

Vintage

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Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

On January 27, 2023 /

Built during 1941, this Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst was a less expensive model with solid Spruce top and figured Maple back, but with laminate Maple for the sides. The un-bound fingerboard is Rosewood, sourced from Central South America.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Kalamazoo

Gibson ES-150D Electric Double Cutaway Archtop Walnut, 1974

Gibson Les Paul DC Standard Limited Ocean Water Blue, 2016

Gibson SJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Sunburst, 1946

Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass Cherry 1969

Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Cherry, 1971

Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

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