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Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis ‘Roadworn’ Sunburst, 2004

On February 9, 2022 /

Built from 1991 to 2011, the Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis draws from the classic workhorse ES-175, but with a single neck-mount ‘floating’ pickup; some variations used a top-mount humbucker. The Herb Ellis Plus used a pair of traditional full-sized, top-mount humbuckers.

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Gibson Nick Lucas Special Black, 1928 Used Store Stock

On February 7, 2022 /

Here we have a real rarity – a Gibson Nick Lucas Special with 12-fret neck built during 1928; this model was built in a variety of forms from 1927 to 1938. During its first two years of production, the Gibson Nick Lucas Special was built with a 12-fret neck, Spruce top and Mahogany for the sides, back and neck.

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Gibson J185 Original Jumbo Steel String Antique Natural, 2005

On February 7, 2022 /

Here we have a Gibson J185 Original Jumbo bodied steel string in Antique Natural finish, built during 2005 at the Gibson Acoustic plant in Bozeman, Montana. The J-185 is a very good but likely under-appreciated guitar, being overshadowed by the better known and slightly larger J-200. The Gibson J185 and J200 have many similarities and the key differences are not always seen at first glance. Both feature the Jumbo body shape, Sitka Spruce top with Figured Maple for the sides and back, and Rosewood for the fingerboard and bridge.

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Gibson S1 Solidbody Maple Natural, 1978

On February 7, 2022 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson S1 built in Nashville TN, with a date of April 19 1978. This guitar is built exclusively of Maple, used for the three-piece body, three-piece neck, and fingerboard. This example is in largely original condition, except for the bridge pickup. Some time ago, the original single coil was removed, put in the case, and replaced with what looks like a Duncan Hot Rails.

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Gibson Byrdland Thinline Archtop Electric Natural, 1976

On January 28, 2022 /

The Gibson Byrdland appeared in 1955 as a custom order for Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. These two were top Nashville session guitarists who wanted full archtop tone, but in a more comfortable thinner body and a shorter scale length – 23.5 inches, rather than Gibson’s standard 24.75 inches – to allow easier access to complex chords fingerings. The Byrdland was the first of Gibson’s thinline archtop guitars, with many more to follow. The design was so successful that it was quickly promoted to production status.

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Gibson Les Paul Double Cut Standard Wine Red, 2016

On January 26, 2022 /

The Gibson Les Paul Double Cut Standard, sporting a lovely AA+ Flamed Maple top and Wine Red finish, is built during 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Les Paul Double Cut is based on the mid-1958 Gibson Les Paul Special, which used a double-cutaway, Mahogany slab body. This design allowed unrestricted access to the entire neck and was ultimately replaced by the double-cutaway SG body design.

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Michigan

Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis ‘Roadworn’ Sunburst, 2004

Gibson Nick Lucas Special Black, 1928 Used Store Stock

Gibson J185 Original Jumbo Steel String Antique Natural, 2005

Gibson S1 Solidbody Maple Natural, 1978

Gibson Byrdland Thinline Archtop Electric Natural, 1976

Gibson Les Paul Double Cut Standard Wine Red, 2016

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