~1950 Gibson BR-9 Lap Steel
$895
Emerald City Guitars
A cool ’50s Gibson lap steel! Very good condition with light play wear, replaced jack plate and the original tuner buttons are brittle and show some cracking and chipping. Plays well and delivers a fantastic tone with plenty of output, a fat, round tone and a lively vintage character! Includes...
1949 Gibson BR-9
$1,299
TR Crandall Guitars
1949 Gibson BR-9 lap steel guitar in excellent condition. This guitar is all original aside from replaced tuner buttons. The neck measures 2 1/4’” at the nut and has a 22” scale length. It features a single P-90 pickup. A beautiful instrument with Art Deco styling and great looking cream and brown...
~1950 Gibson BR-6
$2,499
TR Crandall Guitars
1950's Gibson BR-6 Lapsteel in excellent condition with very minimal signs of wear throughout the instrument. This lapsteel is in all original condition with the perfect amount of finish checking on this easy playing and finely affordable vintage slide slinger. This lapsteel was constructed with a...
1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500)
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Here’s an opportunity to purchase an affordable, Gibson-made, old-growth Korina… but probably not in the format you’d first expect! This super cool 1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500) Lap Steel in Natural is made with the famed limba wood! This model was marketed as one of Gibsons’s entry-level lap...
1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Check out the Brazilian Rosewood top on this original 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom! At the time, Gibson was experimenting with Rosewood bodies with their “Crest” model and decided to release a very small batch of Rosewood-topped Les Pauls in 1975 and 1976. With just 36 shipped in 1975...
1960 Gibson ES-355
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If you’re looking for that incredibly unique piece with great character and fantastic tone, this 1960 Gibson ES-355 in Cherry custom-made for Bernie Smith is the one for you! Bernie Smith was a popular studio musician hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, and had a long career notably performing on...
1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mickey Baker Wiring)
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Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with hit single “Love is Strange”. Baker’s music book series, “The Complete Course in Jazz...
1965 Gibson Firebird III
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Don’t let the patina fool you; this original 1965 Gibson Firebird III is not green – it’s aged Silver Mist Poly! This guitar was very clearly played in smokey bars or exposed to sunlight in some way, as the aging of the clear coat is shockingly consistent! You can still see traces of the...
1964 Gibson ES-355TDC
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While we’re not quite sure who J.S Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom designed from the top down, with a large Super 400 style headstock adorned with a take on Gibson’s Crest, Mr. Peterson’s name...
1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior
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If you’re looking for a simple guitar that can provide exceptional tone, it’s tough to beat a played-in Les Paul Junior, just like this completely original example from 1957! This year would also be the last full year of the single-cut Junior before moving to the double-cut design in mid-1958. Like...
1959 Gibson ES-295
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How rare is this 1959 Gibson ES-295 in its original Argentine Grey finish?! We’ve been lucky enough to have a few instruments finished in this color, an older Gibson acoustic finish that made its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s almost like Sunburst, but with a...
1954 Gibson J-185
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This 1954 Gibson J-185 in Sunburst is an incredible instrument, comes in an incredible package, and had an incredible original owner!! This guitar was owned by country legend Bill Carlisle, nicknamed Jumpin’ Bill Carlisle for his tendency to jump around the stage during his performances. This...
1984 Gibson Citation
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This stunning 1984 Gibson Citation in Sunburst is flamed, gilded, and meticulously crafted! As one of their luxe archtop models, the Citation showcases some of Gibson’s finest craftsmanship, with ornate trimmings from headstock to toe. Very few of these were produced annually, each receiving a...
1963 Gibson Firebird V (Reverse)
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This first-year Gibson Firebird V comes in its original Polaris White finish! This whole guitar has taken on slight yellowing to the clear, leaving us with this gorgeous, creamy color. As an early example from 1963, there is no Firebird logo on the pickguard. This model features Gibson’s first...
1958 Gibson ES-335
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This early production 1958 Gibson ES-335TD in its original Sunburst finish was specially made for Mel Bay Music in Kirkwood, MO! This was actually Mel Bay’s personal guitar and was purchased from his collection. We have a copy of Gibson’s ledger (pictured) showing this guitar being made...
1960 Gibson ES-335 TD
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All we can say is, WOW. This truly exquisite 1960 Gibson ES-335 is shown in its original Sunburst finish. This pristine beauty was at one time owned by Margaret Cox. How do we know that? It sports the special order “Mono Plak” silver truss rod cover with Margaret’s name engraved! This...
1963 Gibson ES-335TD
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This all-original 1963 Gibson ES-335 is shown here Sunburst, and it’s a lefty! This guitar’s finish is extremely clean with virtually no playwear whatsoever and no finish checking. This ES-335 is complete with two PAF’s, a bound rosewood fingerboard, and block inlays. Plus, It...
1966 Gibson Trini Lopez
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Take a look at this 1966 Gibson Trini Lopez in Sparkling Burgundy! This model was only available for 6 years, from 1964-1970. Spec wise, it’s a super cool combination of different Gibson appointments all rolled into one. It features an ES-335 body with diamond “f” holes, a non-reverse...
1968 Gibson ES-330TD (No F Holes)
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This employee-made 1968 Gibson ES-330TD in Cherry Sunburst is in mint condition and unlike anything we have ever seen! We’re thinking this guitar could have been made by an employee from extras in the parts bin, or it could have been a custom order, and its most striking feature is the...
1954 Gibson ES-150
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If you’re looking to buy into the golden age of Gibson for a more affordable price, then this 1954 Gibson ES-150 in Sunburst might be just the guitar for you. It’s well-worn due to its age and features a fair amount of fine finish checking that gives it that relic’d look…even though it’s the...
1960 Gibson ES-345TD
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How crazy is it to see Argentine Grey on this 1960 Gibson ES-345TD?! We absolutely love the look of this finish, especially on this model with gold hardware. This color was an older Gibson acoustic finish that ended up making its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s...
1964 Gibson Firebird VII (Reverse)
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This 1964 Gibson Firebird VII in Sunburst was once owned by the great G.E. Smith! You may recognize him as the lead guitarist for Hall and Oates, or most likely as a longtime bandleader for Saturday Night Live. This guitar has certainly been played, and as such needed a refret so that it could keep...
1964 Gibson Thunderbird II
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It’s always a pleasure to receive a well-loved bass, but this 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original Cardinal Red finish is just on another level! When an instrument is played repeatedly by the same player for years, unique wear patterns form that fit that player’s style, like the...
1963 Gibson Everly Brothers
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We love the look of this original 1963 Gibson Everly Brothers in Black! The Everly Brothers saw extraordinary success in the 1950s. With hits like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie,” the pair cemented their fame as one of the greatest musical duos of all time. Their country-influenced rock...
1967 Gibson ES-355
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Straight from the original owner, we’re lucky to have this custom-ordered 1967 Gibson ES-355 in Polaris White! No stone was left unturned with this guitar. With its custom finish, gold hardware, and tortoise shell pickguard, this 355 plays and looks like the one-of-a-kind piece that it is. The...
1960 Gibson Les Paul/SG Standard
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This beaut is a historical piece in our inventory and a guitar we’ve been buzzing about – an early production, all original 1960 Gibson “Les Paul” in the SG body style! Towards the end of 1960, Gibson changed up their flagship solid-bodied model in an effort to boost sales and the aggressive,...