1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV
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This 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV in Sunburst finish has held up remarkably well after six decades! The finish sports some light edgewear and checking but still has a beautiful luster. Playability on this piece is easy and comfortable, with a nicely tapered neck profile and frets with a lot of life...
1964 Gibson ES-355
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This 1964 Gibson ES-355 is gorgeous in its original Sunburst finish paired with gold hardware! Gibson replaced the sideways vibrola with a “Lyre” vibrola after 1962, and by 1964, the neck profile moved towards a comfortable rounded C shape. This guitar beautifully showcases both of these specs, and...
1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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This original 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a Bigsby has wear and patina in the right places, and it’s certainly a great player! Within the first minute of playing this piece, you can tell this guitar is dialed in for incredibly low action and easy playing. All of the edges have been worn down...
1965 Gibson ES-345 XII
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How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst with a factory installed large crown inlay on the headstock?! This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they normally used ES-335 specs with the 12-string configuration. The original owner might’ve figured the bigger headstock needed...
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...
1965 Gibson Firebird VII
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Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This Firebird feels fantastic in the hand, and the slimmer nut width makes playing anywhere...
1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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This 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard in its original Sunburst finish may very well be the only Les Paul with full-sized humbuckers shipped that year! The 1970s was an interesting time for Gibson, with the Standard disappearing from catalogs from 1972-76. Most, if not all, Les Paul’s made during this...
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...
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...
1970 Gibson Thunderbird II
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Check out this super vibey 1970 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original and rare custom color finish, Frost Blue! The rarity of this bird didn’t stop the former owner from playing this one night after night, given the wear and patina to match a gigging instrument! We’re lucky to have some old photos...
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...
1968 Gibson ES-355TDR
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If you’re looking for an extraordinary, museum-level crown jewel for your collection, this original 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR custom-ordered for Tony Mottola is the one. Mr. Mottola was a prolific jazz player throughout his career, spanning from the 1930s into the 1980s. He played on legendary TV Shows...
1962 Gibson ES-330TD
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This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on various ES models in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The rare finish on this...
1964 Gibson Firebird III
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At first glance, you’d think this Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue was a reissue, but this piece has been completely original since the day it left the factory in 1964! Finding a Custom Color Reverse Firebird is always challenging, but to find one in Frost Blue and in this condition is nothing...
1953 Gibson Century 10
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For all you steel players, check out this incredible 1953 Gibson Century 10 in its original Black finish! The Century 10 model was offered first in 1948 and discontinued in 1956, with Gibson’s shipping records indicating no more than 90 were made. Finding the exact year of these examples can be...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Can you believe the insane maple top on this beautiful 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst?! We are simply awestruck with how incredible the flame figuring is on this piece, further accentuated by this faded “dirty lemon” sunburst. This guitar is early enough in the year that it still retains...
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...
1952 Gibson Les Paul
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Check out this fantastic 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that was once owned and is now signed by Paul Burlison, rockabilly pioneer of the Rock and Roll Trio! This first year Les Paul Goldtop is a fantastic player and a great piece of rock and roll history. With the strings wrapped under the...
1957 Gibson Byrdland
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This 1957 Gibson Byrdland in Natural is a real beauty, and it plays even better than it looks! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5 but in a smaller package. With the help and input from Hank Garland and Billy Byrd, the “Byrdland” was born....
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...
1957 Gibson Les Paul
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This 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with its original gold hardware and factory Bigsby is a remarkably gorgeous and incredibly rare piece of Gibson history! Despite the Bigsby, the guitar has a very comfortable weight, and you can feel the whole instrument resonate with each and every note. This...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Special
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This completely original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special features its original Cherry finish! This particular one is a fantastic player, with a slim but nicely shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably. These balanced P-90 pickups are strong and provide that quintessential vintage Gibson...
1971 Gibson ES-345
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Check out this vibrant 1971 Gibson ES-345TDC in its original Cherry finish! We bought this guitar directly from the original owner, who was kind enough to include a photo of himself with the guitar. He clearly took great care of it, with the finish still bright as ever and minimal playwear. Thanks...
1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom
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Check out this gorgeous 1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom in its original and vibrant Cherry Sunburst finish! The entire instrument shows insanely figured maple, from the neck to the maple top, back, and sides. Thanks to a comfortable neck profile and flat-wound strings, this is a joy to play. Along...
1917 Gibson L-3
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You’ll have to remind yourself that this 1917 Gibson L-3 in Red Mahogany is over 100 years old when playing it because it sounds remarkably good! This well-preserved example is an exceptional piece that demonstrates Gibson’s workmanship of the period. To top it off, this comes to us directly from...
1963 Gibson ES-335TD
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You’ll be the only one on the block with this custom-ordered 1963 Gibson ES-335 in Mercato Green! As the folklore goes, this exceptionally rare finish was requested by its original owner. Supposedly, he owned a car dealership near the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo and came in with a can of paint to...
1961 Gibson EMS-1235
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Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar and one standard guitar layout! This means the smaller neck is tuned as a standard...
1965 Gibson Firebird III (Non-Reverse)
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1967 Gibson Firebird III (Non-Reverse)
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How cool is this all-original 1967 Gibson Firebird III in Sparkling Burgundy?! This finish is Gibson’s answer to Fender’s “Candy Apple Red,” and this particular one has aged and faded uniquely. Some of the deeper red remains, while other areas have lightened up to a reddish-gold hue. With a thinner...
1960 Gibson ES-330
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It’s getting tougher and tougher to find super clean examples from Gibson’s golden age, but thankfully, that’s just what we found in this gorgeous 1960 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish! This guitar is in an excellent state of preservation, with very few marks! Every component on this...